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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Visitors to the Becker Avionics NBAA-BACE booth on Wednesday afternoon (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.) can enjoy bretzels (German for pretzels) and beer while they learn about the company’s seven decades as a manufacturer of air traffic management equipment and avionics for airliners, business jets and turboprops, light aircraft, and special-mission applications.
In the business and commercial aviation arena, Becker’s products range from remote communications and navigation radios to control heads and even ADF receivers for the few areas where non-directional beacons are still operational.
For pilots, Becker’s digital voice communication systems are more familiar since the company’s units are installed in a variety of helicopters and airplanes. Other products include audio jack boxes and panels, an intercom amplifier and PA system amplifier, a Part 25-qualified ADS-B transponder, and a remote marker beacon receiver.
Becker Flugfunk was founded in 1956 in Baden-Baden, Germany, by Max Egon Becker, an automotive radio expert. The company started manufacturing VHF radios and branched into navigation radios and audio panels, and then other products to serve a variety of customer needs.

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Becker Flugfunk was founded in 1956 in Baden-Baden, Germany, by Max Egon Becker, an automotive radio expert. 

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The STC will replace the aging Honeywell DU-870 CRT on Citation and Embraer models

C&L Partners on CRT Component Replacement STC

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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Device works with ForeFlight Mobile app and delivers key safety information to pilots

Sentry ADS-B In Receivers Reach 100,000-sold Milestone

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News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Independent system can help pilots navigate when avionics are compromised

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Single-engine turboprop features multiple buttons for easy passenger access

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Manufacturer of products for legacy aircraft will help ensure long-term support

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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

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