Matt Thurber
Editor-in-Chief
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&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.
Latest from Matt Thurber
Safety
Flight-tracking Blocking Efforts Under Way
Legislative and technical methods have been proposed to let operators block aircraft identify on flight-tracking services.
Avionics
AIN Business Aviation NextGen Workshop Held at Embry-Riddle
Deadlines for ADS-B and FANS are rapidly approaching, and operators need to schedule upgrades now to prevent delays or possible grounding.
Maintenance and Modifications
L-3 NGT-9000 Adds TAWS and ADS-B Traffic Alerting
Pricing for the two software upgrades is $4,000 for eTaws and $665 for ATAS.
Training and Workforce
Part 135 Training Changes Recommended
An industry working group has submitted recommendations to the FAA to improve training for Part 135 pilots.
Training and Workforce
Flight Training: What's missing?
Plus, how to address the looming CFI shortage that will only exacerbate the pilot shortage.
Avionics
L-3 ESI-500 Standby Instrument TSO’d and STC’d
The AML-STC is for Class I, II and III Part 23 airplanes and Part 27 helicopters
Avionics
Satcom Direct Acquisition To Operate As Comsat
The operating name recognizes the company's heritage as part of Comsat Mobile.
Avionics
Archangel AHR75 AHRS Receives TSO
The lightweight MEMS-based AHRS is approved in the U.S. and Europe.
Safety
AIN Blog: AOA Must Be Here To Stay
Why are angle-of-attack systems not standard equipment in all airplanes?
Avionics
TechnicAir Adds King Air 350 Fusion Cockpit Upgrade
The upgrade extends the life of older King Air 350s, including adding many NextGen capabilities.
Training and Workforce
Upset Training Done in Flight
Flight Research’s upset-training program offers pilots training in a Sabreliner and Aermacchi Impala.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet 2015 Flight and Pax Traffic Grows Double Digits
The charter company had its strongest year ever during 2015.
Training and Workforce
AIN Blog: Impressions from Heli-Expo 2016
Celebrating the rotary-wing world in Louisville, Ky.
Maintenance and Modifications
Five-blade Composite Propeller Certified on Piper M500/Meridian
The new propeller's swept-airfoil blades lower propeller assembly weight by 15 pounds compared with the four-blade aluminum design.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviall Sees Growth in Worldwide Markets
The company is positioned for growth in the commercial, business/general aviation and military segments.
Rotorcraft
Rolls-Royce, Enstrom Sign Engine Accord
olls-Royce and Enstrom yesterday signed a new agreement covering provision of its M250 engines
Rotorcraft
Genesys Seeks STC for Aspen PFD as Attitude Source
The Aspen PFD would serve as the attitude source for the Genesys HeliSAS.
Rotorcraft
Waypoint Leasing Stands Behind Oil-and-gas Operators
The Irish helicopter leasing company still sees plenty of opportunity in the leasing marketplace.
Avionics
AW009 Avionics Integration Project
Certification of the AW009, which will feature a Genesys Aerosystems avionics suite, is expected by year-end.
Avionics
Glass-panel Replacements Offered for Twin-turbine Helos
The Astronautics upgrade replaces two electromechanical instruments with a single-piece LCD.
Rotorcraft
Orders Flowing for R44 Cadet
The new Robinson is targeting the trainer and utility markets, with a lower-cost but better-performing two-seat ship.
AIN Blog: Welcome to Louisville
Louisville is turning out to be a great venue for Heli-Expo 2016.
Rotorcraft
Frasca Adds More Helicopter Simulators
The helicopter simulator market is growing globally for Frasca International.
Rotorcraft
Heli-Expo Set To Open at Louisville Venue
This year's theme is celebrating the champions of vertical aviation.
Avionics
Avidyne and Globalstar Partner on Airborne Connectivity
The new systems will offer connection speeds up to 256 kbps, with near-worldwide coverage.
Aviation Apps 2016: EFB Apps Gaining Features and Functions
The world of aviation electronic flight bag apps has become one of more features instead of new software.
Avionics
TrueNorth Marks 10th Anniversary
The Ottawa, Canada company has expanded to 32 personnel and serves the airborne connectivity market.
Avionics
STC Awarded for Learjet 40/45 Waas GPS and LPV
The STC provides the required position source for ADS-B upgrades to the Learjet 40/45.
Training and Workforce
AIN Blog: The Cirrus Training Philosophy
Learning to fly the Cirrus SR20 was an education in modern training technology.
