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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MRO provider AAR and Collins Aerospace have signed a multi-year extension of their global distribution agreement covering Collins’ Goodrich deicing and specialty systems product line. AAR’s global logistics network serves general aviation, commercial aviation, and defense markets.
The Goodrich products include pneumatic deicing boots, electrothermal deicing systems, propeller deicers, and potable water systems.
AAR’s services to the aviation industry and OEMs include just-in-time delivery of factory-new parts, designated engineering representative repairs, extending sales reach into challenging regions, explaining “competitive PMA pricing and perceived technical differences,” and maximizing “reach and market share with U.S. and foreign governments/defenses," according to AAR.
“AAR is proud to continue delivering availability, responsiveness, and technical support to the wide range of customers who rely on Collins Aerospace Goodrich deicing solutions,” said Frank Landrio, AAR’s senior v-p of distribution. “Our execution and ability to gain market share have resulted in tremendous growth of this product line.”

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AAR and Collins Extend Deicing Product Distribution Agreement

MRO provider serves general aviation, commercial aviation, and defense customers

The Goodrich products include pneumatic deicing boots, electrothermal deicing systems, propeller deicers, and potable water systems.

AAR and Collins Extend Deicing Distribution Agreement

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