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
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Approves Hawker 800XPR Mod
Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) Global Customer Support has received FAA supplemental type certification for the
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
Aircraft
Hawker 800XPR Mod Receives FAA Approval
Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) Global Customer Support has received FAA supplemental type certification for the 
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
Avionics
FAA Approves Iridium for Safety Services
The Iridium satcom system received FAA approval for use as an Aeronautical Mobile Satellite (Route) Service so operators can use Iridium systems for over-o
Safety
Dodie speaks: flight attendants are safety specialists
“The number-one priority is being safety specialists,” said Dodie Thomas, who works for Altria Client Services and was chosen as vice chairwoman of the NBA
Safety
Air-Care International’s New Facts Fire Trainer
Air-Care International’s Facts training division has added a new simulator to its stable of cabin safety training devices, an in-flight fire trainer.
Safety
Flight attendants learn safety ropes at NBAA conference
by Matt Thurber
If attendance numbers and enthusiasm of those who flocked to San Diego in mid-June for the
Aircraft
2011 Product Support Survey - Part One: Aircraft
Gulfstream once again holds the number one slot for jets.
