Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

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Aircraft buyers who want to take the next step to evaluate a potential purchase can now access Crewchief Intelligence when viewing a for-sale listing on the Trade-A-Plane platform. Visitors to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh can view a demonstration of Crewchief Intelligence at the company’s exhibit.
Crewchief Intelligence consolidates all of the aircraft’s digital records, including airframe, engine, and component maintenance documentation and regulatory compliance history. Having all of this information in one easy-to-access location “streamlines the pre-purchase process, thereby increasing the value of the seller’s listing and giving both parties greater peace of mind throughout the sales process,” according to Crewchief Systems.
Access to these records also helps buyers assess the maintenance history and how well the aircraft has been maintained before deciding whether to move forward with the purchase process. This benefits sellers, the company said, enhancing the value of the aircraft and making it more attractive to buyers.
“Crewchief Systems and Trade-A-Plane aim to elevate industry standards by bringing transparency and accountability to the aircraft sales process from the very beginning,” said founder and CEO Aaron de Zafra. “Crewchief Intelligence lays the foundation for trusted, data-driven analysis of aircraft records and compliance history.”

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