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 sales, management, and training provider Aerocor has launched an in-aircraft type rating training program for the Beechcraft Premier I/IA light jet. The Henderson, Nevada-based company developed the type rating program to help meet the training needs of Premier pilots and improve instructor availability “by providing a fully customized and flexible training experience tailored to the unique needs of each student,” according to Aerocor.
Aerocor, which offers type rating and recurrent in-aircraft training for the Eclipse 500/550,&nbsp;will also add recurrent pilot training for the Premier. There are about 260 Premiers in service.
“The release of this program is a game-changer for the Premier community,” said Aerocor training manager Jens Personius. “By providing in-aircraft training, we’re delivering an experience that is not only personalized but also more practical, helping students gain real-world proficiency that’s invaluable for safe and effective operation of Premier aircraft. This new training program reflects our commitment to providing high-quality solutions that meet the needs of pilots and aircraft owners alike.”
According to Aerocor, its online scheduling and instructor availability enable new Premier pilots to start training without delay, and “competitive pricing ensures that this premium training experience remains accessible.”&nbsp;The other source of Premier type rating training is FlightSafety International, which has a simulator based at its Wichita East learning center.

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