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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This year’s FlightSimExpo will be held June 12 to 14 at Minnesota’s Saint Paul RiverCentre, and more than 3,000 attendees and 70 exhibitors are expected, along with a virtual short takeoff and landing (STOL) competition.
FlightSimExpo serves flight simulation enthusiasts ranging from new entrants interested in flying real aircraft, experienced flight simmers, and aviation professionals. Event features include hands-on exhibits of simulation hardware, peripherals, motion platforms, virtual reality products, and home cockpit components. Attendees can also participate in how-to seminars, workshops, and tours of the exhibits.
Simulation experts will be on hand to show how home flight simulation can help with real aircraft flight training, and professional pilots will offer onsite career mentorship assistance.
Moza, which manufactures the Flight Series flight controls for civil and combat simulation, is supporting the electric STOL (eSTOL) competition, which allows attendees to compete against fellow eSTOL competitors and real-world pilots using simulators.
At the new FlightSimExpo Combat Arena and Competition Area, sim pilots can compete for prizes in head-to-head air combat competitions, team operations, and airshow-style performances.

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

FlightSimExpo Featuring 70+ Simulation and Aviation Exhibitors

Set for June 12 to 14 at Minnesota’s Saint Paul RiverCentre

Simulation experts will show how home flight simulation can help with flight training. Professional pilots will offer onsite career mentorship assistance.

FlightSimExpo To Feature 70+ Simulation Exhibitors

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Amy Wilder

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.

Program now includes 31 organizations across five continents

IBAC Adds Six Industry Partners from Four Continents

Sheryl Barden

Not grabbing the opportunity could lead to stagnant career progression

AINsight: Uprooting Your Kids May Be the Best Landing

Chad Trautvetter

AI is a force multiplier than can help companies expand and grow

Panel: Those Not Using AI in Bizav Will Be Left Behind

Kerry Lynch

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.

Plans call to establish similar programs at Bombardier locations throughout the U.S.

Bombardier Launches FastTrack A&P Program in Hartford

Pilots can conduct 3D virtual preflight inspections in their training programs

FlightSafety Gets FAA Nod for Virtual Preflight Training

Curt Epstein

The engine will be used as a training aid in the school’s aviation program

Duncan Loans Jet Engine to High School Aviation Program

Charles Alcock

Charlotte Bailey

Pilots ensure that business aviation remains viable and rewarding for its clients

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Gulfstream marked the continuation of the annual investment with a Discover the Difference event

Gulfstream Invests $5M To Boost Bizav Talent Pipeline

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