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.

Editor-in-Chief

Matt Thurber

Learjet and Challenger maintenance company Spectra Jet has opened an FBO at Springfield Airport in Ohio. The new FBO, named FBO S-Jet, is the result of months of negotiations with the city of Springfield, according to owner and president Mike Catherwood. FBO S-Jet is offering reduced avgas and jet-A prices “to be more competitive with the surrounding airports,” he said. A new 15,000-sq-ft hangar is available for aircraft storage and includes office space.

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Touching Bases: Spectra Jet joins FBO set

Learjet and Challenger maintenance company Spectra Jet has opened an FBO at Springfield Airport in Ohio.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Extra charges apparently are not inevitable

Some FBOs Eschewing Special Event Fees

The company changed hands last year

Infinity Aviation Opens Renovated FBO in New Hampshire

$50 million facility opened two years ago

Brazilian Real Estate Firm Buys Miami-area FBO

Event will take place in June in Minneapolis

Signature Named Special Olympics Airlift FBO Sponsor

The addition gives the company four FBOs in the Lone Star State

Galaxy FBO Moves in at West Texas Airport

Facility is the city’s first dedicated private aviation facility

Universal Opens Guadalajara FBO Ahead of FIFA Tourney

Facility will depart from the standard lease model

New Hangars Slated for Spirit of St. Louis Airport

Charlotte Bailey

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

More In FBOs