Matt Thurber
Editor-in-Chief
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&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.
Latest from Matt Thurber
Garmin, Aircell Tops in AIN Avionics Support Survey
In the AIN 2011 Product Support Survey resu
Charter & Fractional
Charter Lawsuit Reveals New Rendition Flight Details
Court documents released as part of a lawsuit by Richmor Aviation against charter broker Sportsflight reveal new information about how the U.S.
Avionics
Product Support Survey 2011 Part 2: Avionics
In the cockpit avionics sector Garmin takes top honors for how it looks after its customers.
Training and Workforce
Marquis Jet founder Kenny Dichter Resigns from NetJets
NetJets lost some of its creative energy in July when Marquis Jet founder and former CEO 
Safety
AIN Blog: FAA’s New Rule on Ice Bridging Is Not the Best It Could Be
The FAA has finally put a regulatory nail in the coffin of ice bridging with a new
Aircraft
In The Works: Kestrel Aircraft Kestrel
Kestrel Aircraft selected Honeywell’s TPE331-14GR to power its all-composite single-engine turboprop.
Avionics
FAA: Own-ship Position Display on iPads Is a Problem
The FAA does not want pilots to use Apple’s iPad tablet computer for navigation.
Aircraft
In The Works: Gulfstream Aerospace G280, G250
The newly renamed G280 (formerly G250) is on schedu
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Approves Hawker 800XPR Mod
Airway Manual on the iPad offered by Jeppesen’s Mobile FliteDeck
Jeppesen’s Mobile FliteDeck went live on Apple’s AppStore on July 25 and had been downloaded more than 3,000 times before Jeppesen formally announced the i
Aircraft
FAA Certifies Load 20 Mod for Hawker 4000
The final feature of Hawker Beechcraft’s upgrade and enhancement program for the Hawker 4000 received FAA certification Tuesday–the “Load 20” package for t
Avionics
Aircell Satcoms Approved in Brazil
Brazil’s Agência Nacional De Aviação Civil has approved the installation of Aircell’s Aviator 300 and 350 satcom systems in the Airbus A319 and Cessna CJ3.
Avionics
Avionics Update Extends Life of Beech 1900
A Beech 1900D with a new Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 integrated display system (IDS) made its first flight on August 12.
AIN Product Support Survey – Part Two: Avionics
For the complete report: AIN_2011_ProductSupport_Avionics.pdf
Avionics
Garmin Adds TBM 700 G1000 Retrofit
Owners of Daher-Socata TBM 700 turboprops can now retrofit their panels with Garmin’s G1000 integrated flight deck.
HAI Lands Large At Oshkosh
You couldn’t miss it.
The huge, double-deck Helicopter Association International (HAI) white tent with the signature blue logo near the flightline at this
EAA, AirVenture, Oshkosh, Tom Poberezny
During a last-minute press conference held Tuesday under a bright blue sunny Oshkosh sky, Tom Poberezny announced that he has decided to retire from his jo
Creativity and innovation abound at EAA AirVenture 2011
by Matt ThurberFor one brief warm summer week at the end of July, the aviation world largely put aside its commiserations about the sad stat
Avionics News from Oshkosh
Rockwell Collins ReturnsAt EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Rockwell Collins welcomed visitors to its pleasantly air-conditioned pavilion to share new techn
Avionics
Pilots Can Control Garmins by Voice
The FAA issued an amended supplemental type certificate for the VoiceFlight Systems VFS101, adding new units to the company’s approvals for voice command o
AIN Blog: Is certification really necessary?
Spending a week at the annual EAA AirVenture Oshkosh show never fails to exhilarate and inspire, but at the same time it can frustrate.
Charter & Fractional
Broker Bill of Rights Pitched to Charter Industry
Opa Locka, Fla.-based charter/management provider Executive Air Services (EAS), which also owns charter broker Prudential Aviation, has released the Charte
Large-cabin Gulfstreams Top AIN Support Survey
Nearly 1,200 AIN readers responded to this year’s AIN Product Support Survey, again choosing Gulfstream Aerospace’s large-cabin jets as tops
Aircraft
Product Support Survey 2011 Part 1: Aircraft
Gulfstream once again holds the number one slot for jets. Hawker Beechcraft takes the top spot among new turboprops.
Avionics
First GPS Sensor To Meet ADS-B Standard
Accord Technology’s NexNav mini GPS Waas Class Beta-1 sensor has been recognized by the FAA as meeting requirements outlined in Advisory Circular 20-165.
Avionics
Turn a G1000 Into a Datalogging System
AvConnect has introduced a new service that downloads the data–more than 70 data points per second–stored by Garmin G1000 avionics systems.
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft welcomes visitors to open house
If anyone doubts Honda Motor Company’s commitment to the general aviation industry, a visit to Honda Aircraft’s new 623,000-sq-ft factory at Piedmont Triad
Avionics
Brazil Approves Avidyne Traffic Advisory System
Avidyne’s TAS600 traffic advisory system received validation from Brazil’s Agência Nacional De Aviação Civil (ANAC), allowing the system to be installed in
