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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The FAA plans to begin releasing its new Mobile Clearance tool for general and business aviation pilots next month following operational evaluations in Houston in May, the agency said today. Mobile Clearance allows pilots to request and receive IFR departure clearances using the ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot electronic flight bag apps.
First deployments will be at the evaluation sites, which include Appleton International Airport (KATW) in Wisconsin and New Century AirCenter (KIXD) in Olathe, Kansas. The FAA plans to add Kansas City, Missouri; Nashville, Tennessee; and Austin, Texas, in the fourth quarter, followed by nationwide deployment next year.
Pilots will also be able to cancel IFR flight plans using ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot, “helping them transition to [VFR] while allowing controllers to focus on aircraft separation,” according to the FAA. “This new tool is part of the FAA’s effort to modernize communications between pilots and air traffic controllers to improve safety and efficiency.”
“Mobile Clearance is a smart, simple improvement that builds on technology pilots already use every day,”&nbsp;said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. “By moving routine clearances to a digital format, we can improve communication accuracy for pilots, reduce misunderstandings, and help controllers stay focused on aircraft movement and runway safety.”

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