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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Equivu Capital has made a majority investment in business aviation aircraft detailing and appearance service provider Leading Edge Aviation Services. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Equivu Capital specializes in “acquiring and growing companies with strong operational histories and long-term potential.”&nbsp;Other Equivu aviation companies include NextGen Deicing, NextGen Ground Handling Services, and Volant Logistical Solutions.
With the investment in Leading Edge Aviation, Equivu said it plans to expand into new markets and preserve the company’s culture and service standards. “Our goal is simple: take what already makes this company exceptional—its people and its customer-first culture—and scale it the right way,” said Equivu Capital CEO Salvatore Calvino.
Leading Edge Aviation, based in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, was founded 38 years ago. Interior and exterior detailing and appearance services are available at FBOs and customer hangars. “Unlike franchise operations or large consolidators, we are led by experienced aviation professionals who remain directly involved in the work and accountable for every result,” according to the company.
“Our people have always been the difference,” said Leading Edge Aviation CEO Steve Palauskas. “With Equivu Capital’s support, we will grow thoughtfully and continue delivering the level of service our customers expect—every aircraft, every time.”

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Equivu Capital Buys Majority Stake in Leading Edge Aviation Services

Company specializes in business aviation interior and exterior detailing and appearance

Equivu Capital has made a majority investment in business aviation aircraft detailing and appearance service provider Leading Edge Aviation Services. 

Equivu Capital Buys Majority Stake in Leading Edge

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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.

Office is co-located at Jet Aviation Singapore

Gulfstream Opens Customer Support Office in Singapore

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News about commercial airlines, including regulations, aircraft orders, safety, acquisitions, and mergers.

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

New software helps aircraft operators avoid reformatting documents

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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.

Fuselage rail system and radome approvals expand the company’s offerings

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Curt Epstein

The 250,000-sq-ft addition will be operational in 2028

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The company saw record demand for AOG services last month 

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It aims to create national footprint

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News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

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