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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Victor Sierra Aviation Holdings has added The Av8 Group to its stable of general aviation aftermarket component manufacturing companies. Av8, which specializes in FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA) development, has an in-house maintenance team that can handle overhaul and repair of business and regional airplane landing gear and electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components.
The companies under the Victor Sierra umbrella collectively serve more than 45,000 customers and offer more than 3,500 proprietary PMA parts. In addition to Av8, the companies include Aviation Products Systems, McFarlane Aviation, and Tempest Aero Group.
“The acquisition of The Av8 Group enhances our position within our core product base of landing gears, wheels, and brakes while allowing us to expand our presence within the business and regional aviation segments,” said Victor Sierra CEO Scott Still. “Our collective brands are recognized leaders in engineering, manufacturing, and distributing high-quality aftermarket solutions. We’re excited to expand our market and product portfolio and deliver even greater value to our customers.”
“Securing a strategic partner capable of accelerating our growth trajectory and driving market expansion—while also recognizing the value of the culture we have created over the years—was a key priority,” said Av8 CEO Yoel Arnoni. “Victor Sierra brought a clear vision for growth and a deep respect for the foundational elements that have made our business successful.”

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Victor Sierra Holdings Buys Overhaul and Parts Provider Av8 Group

Deal expands parent company’s access to business and regional aviation markets

The companies under the Victor Sierra umbrella collectively serve more than 45,000 customers and offer more than 3,500 proprietary PMA parts.

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