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
Training and Workforce
Upset Training Done in Flight
Flight Research’s upset-training program offers pilots training in a Sabreliner and Aermacchi Impala.
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.
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
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
Avionics
AW009 Avionics Integration Project
Certification of the AW009, which will feature a Genesys Aerosystems avionics suite, is expected by year-end.
Rotorcraft
Waypoint Leasing Stands Behind Oil-and-gas Operators
The Irish helicopter leasing company still sees plenty of opportunity in the leasing marketplace.
Rotorcraft
Genesys Seeks STC for Aspen PFD as Attitude Source
The Aspen PFD would serve as the attitude source for the Genesys HeliSAS.
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.
Avionics
Glass-panel Replacements Offered for Twin-turbine Helos
The Astronautics upgrade replaces two electromechanical instruments with a single-piece LCD.
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.
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
Avidyne and Globalstar Partner on Airborne Connectivity
The new systems will offer connection speeds up to 256 kbps, with near-worldwide coverage.
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.
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Taking Orders for R44 Cadet
The new lower-cost R44 is aimed at flight schools and utility operators, and it will offer optional air-conditioning.
Rotorcraft
Heli-Expo Preview
The annual HAI rotorcraft show is being held in Louisville, Ky., for the first time.
ATC
ForeFlight Educates Users on ICAO Flight Plan Filing
Pilots can learn how to file ICAO-format flight plans to prepare for the October 1 switch from the FAA domestic flight plan filing system.
Training and Workforce
AIN Blog: The Cirrus Training Philosophy
Learning to fly the Cirrus SR20 was an education in modern training technology.
Avionics
BendixKing AeroWave Features New Antenna and Routers
The low-cost satcom weighs about 12 pounds and offers service speeds of up to 200 Kbps.
ATC
Departure Clearance Service Coming to Teterboro
The new service will simplify issuance of clearances and also speed up the process of revising clearances.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviall Taps Into Asia-Pacific Growth Opportunities
The Boeing-owned company distributes parts for 240 manufacturers and offers repair services too.
Avionics
Safran, Duncan Team on Challenger 601 ADS-B OUT
The approved model list STC will eventually cover the Learjet 60, Gulfstream G150 and G200, Falcon 50/50EX and Hawker 800 series.
Avionics
Duncan STCs ADS-B OUT for Citation Models
The upgrade retains the original radios and transponder and meets the FAA's 2020 mandate deadline.
Aircraft
AIN Blog: Acclaim for Mooney
The new Mooney Acclaim Ultra could help revive the company's market share.
Charter & Fractional
JetSuite Launches Cuba Charter Service
Flights are offered from 16 gateway airports in the U.S.
