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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Matt Thurber

Sporty’s has added ForeFlight compatibility to its PJ2 GPS handheld radio, allowing pilots to view GPS position information on the ForeFlight Mobile app. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh visitors can view the handheld at the Sporty’s exhibit, along with the company’s new Carbon Monoxide Detector Charger.
Available for $399 (currently at a $369 special price), the PJ2 GPS carries on the original PJ2’s simple configuration, using standard general aviation headset jacks, eliminating the need for a separate cable interface for the headset connection. Other new features include a color screen, Bluetooth connection, built-in intercom (an adapter is available for connecting two headsets), and GPS functionality. Even without the connection to ForeFlight, the PJ2 GPS display shows groundspeed, altitude, track, and simplified waypoint navigation. Both a rechargeable battery via a USB-C port and AA battery power are available.
The new Flight Gear Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector Charger, at $49.95, combines a plug-in charger for cigarette lighter-style aircraft accessory ports and an LED screen displaying real-time CO readings. Concentration monitoring ranges from zero to 1,000 ppm, and audio and visual alerts start at 50 ppm. The charger works on 12- or 24-volt electrical systems and includes USB-A and -C ports.

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

Sporty’s Offers CO Detector/Charger, PJ2 GPS Handheld with ForeFlight Position Information

Products on display at company’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh exhibit

Available for $399 (currently at a $369 special price), the PJ2 GPS carries on the original PJ2’s simple configuration, using standard general aviation headset jacks.

Sporty’s Offers CO Detector/Charger, PJ2 GPS Handheld

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

AIN readers rate avionics, cabin management, and airborne connectivity manufacturers

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Kerry Lynch

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Essential news and analysis on the defense aerospace business. Your trusted source for new and ongoing programs and requirements in military aircraft (manned and unmanned), engines, avionics, weapons and associated systems, including ground-based air defense.

Experts gather to discuss the problems and solutions surrounding GNSS interference

AIN Roundtable—Readying for Potential Navigation Spoofing, Jamming

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Product enables aircraft to work together with no need for satcom or cellular communications

Ciconia C&CAS Demos Coordination, Collision Avoidance

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

New release adds missed approach climb gradient table and climb gradient values on departure procedures

Garmin Expands SmartCharts Reach to Canada and Mexico

Charles Alcock

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Light jet now approved by Brazilian, U.S., and European regulators 

Autoland-equipped Phenom 300EV Gets Trio of Approvals

Expands availability of company's oxygen-mask head-up display system

Klatt Works Adds Gulfstream as Approved SAVED Supplier

Improves safety when flying into challenging airports

Honeywell Expands Guided Visual Approach List to 120

Jessica Reed

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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