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
Charter & Fractional
FAA Reinterprets Part 135 CVR Interpretation
The recent regulatory interpretation by the FAA relieves some Part 135 operators from an expensive equipment requirement.
Avionics
Comlux Receives FAA Nod for Fans on Challenger 601
The approval is Comlux’s second STC for Fans.
Avionics
TKM Avionics Offers Low-cost Navcom Upgrade
No wiring or hardware changes are needed to replace old radios with TKM navcoms.
Avionics
New Nexsys Products Join Aerospace Optics
New products announced by Aerospace Optics include the Nexsys Logic Module and Nexsys Signal Converters.
Aircraft
AIN Blog: LIving in the Age of Airplanes
Film sets out to "reignite people’s wonder for one of the most extraordinary aspects of the modern world.”
Avionics
Levil ADS-B/AHRS Units Now Dual Band
The iLevil2 devices are now able to provide data to the ForeFlight Mobile iPad app and Aero Watch Android smart watch app.
Avionics
FreeFlight View App Adds New V 2.0 Features
The View app adds graphical weather and traffic overlays, including a looping weather mode.
Avionics
L-3 Aviation Lynx NGT-9000 Receives FAA TSO
The Lynx NGT-9000 includes a touchscreen display and dual-band ADS-B transceiver, as well as mode-S transponder.
Avionics
SmartSky Partners with Kontron for Cabin Wi-Fi Access Point
The Melbourne, Fla. startup aims to offer a 4G-capable aviation air-to-ground telecom system.
Avionics
Aspen Adds AOA To Evolution Displays
The new AOA indicator is completely software-based and requires no additional hardware for installation.
Avionics
AEA Kicks Off 2015 Avionics Convention in Texas
More than 30 avionics companies unveiled new technology during the new product introductions session.
Avionics
Universal InSight Adopts Jeppesen Airport Mapping Database
The database populates the Universal Avionics InSight synthetic vision system with detailed airport data.
Training and Workforce
Motion Pro II Designed for Pilots and Drivers
With one device, CXC Simulations has created a simulation environment that replicates aircraft and cars.
Aircraft
HondaJet Receives Provisional FAA Certification
Provisional certification from the FAA paves the way for full type certification "in the next few months."
Accidents
AIN Blog: Bye-bye Medical Privacy
The recent Germanwings accident may have a profound and negative effect on pilot medical privacy.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Adds Hawkers to ProAdvantage Mx Plan
Expanded coverage applies to the Hawker 750, 800, 850 and 900, as well as the Hawker 400XP.
ATC
NextGen Workshop Outlines Future ATC Functions
The AIN Business Aviation NextGen Workshop was held in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Leadership Conference Aims To Inspire Future Leaders
This year’s NBAA Leadership Conference was held in Tucson and brought together a cross section of business aviation personnel.
Avionics
Surface Pro 3 Moving into Mostly Commercial Cockpits
The Surface Pro 3 offers an alternative to the iPad, but not much aviaton-focused software is available on that platform.
Safety
Aviation Technology Debuts AltAlert Personal Cabin Pressure Monitor
The portable device can help pilots detect cabin pressurization failure before hypoxia sets in.
Charter & Fractional
Jaunt Launch Aims To Unseat Charter Brokers
The new service from the founder of SkyAngels is designed to connect charter clients and operators.
Safety
AIN Blog: Uncage the Drones!
Drone cages are all the rage at air shows, but are they really necessary?
Avionics
Garmin Outlines Path for Meeting ADS-B OUT Mandate
The GTX 3000 and GDL 88 have the capability to broadcast position on both approved ADS-B frequencies, ensuring visibility to all ADS-B In equipped general
Avionics
Gulf Coast Transforms Citation 501 Cockpit
The company's cockpit upgrade interfaces with the aircraft's legacy autopilot, radar and Tcas.
Avionics
Satcom Direct Offers Fans Testing
The service is available at no cost to FlightDeck Freedom subscribers.
Avionics
Marenco Selects Sagem for SKYe SH-09 Helicopter
Sagem will provide its ICDS 8A PFD and engine monitoring system.
Avionics
ADS-B OUT AML STC Approved for Part 25 Bizjets
The DO260B-compliant solution offers a relatively low-cost way for older business jets and turboprops to meet the ADS-B OUT mandate.
Avionics
AIN Blog: Welcome to Aviation, Apple Watch
The new Apple Watch is going to lead to interesting and compelling new aviation applications for Apple device users.
Training and Workforce
AIN Blog: Recharging the Rotorcraft Batteries
A short flight is all it takes to get ready for this year's Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo show.
