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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Diamond Aircraft dealer Premier Aircraft and Wings Leasing are offering a leasing program that helps flight training academies and independent schools add new Diamonds and simulators to their fleets.
The Premier Advantage Flight School Leasing Program offers financing with zero or low down payments on new Diamond DA20-C1, DA40NG, and DA42-VI airplanes and&nbsp;Diamond simulators. Schools can upgrade their fleets to the latest technology and take advantage of the program’s flexible fleet leasing options that help the training company maximize revenue return per operating hour. The program includes sale-leaseback options, according to Premier, “that allow operators to access the capital in their current fleet without giving up the use of any aircraft.” Qualifying for a lease and financing is fast and easy to help operators get the new airplanes on their flight lines and generate revenue, the company said.
While maintenance is the responsibility of the flight school operator, Premier provides support with a team of Diamond factory-trained experts, spare parts, optional extended warranties, and guaranteed overnight shipping of in-stock parts.
“With our custom-tailored finance solutions, flight schools can continue to build equity through new aircraft, optimize hourly profit with our industry pricing analysis, and gain a long-term competitive advantage,” said Alan Goodnight, founder and president of Wings Leasing.

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Wings Leasing Offers New Diamond Aircraft to Flight Schools

Program helps training companies add the latest technology to their fleets

The Premier Advantage Flight School Leasing Program offers financing on new Diamond DA20-C1, DA40NG, and DA42-VI airplanes and Diamond simulators.

Wings Leasing Offers New Diamonds to Flight Schools

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eVTOL aircraft pioneers were prominent at the show in Zhuhai

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Five different VIP cabin interiors available for derivative of C909 airliner

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