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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The Blackhawk Performance Center (BPC) in Glendale, Arizona, is now an authorized service center for the Williams International FJ33-5A engine that powers the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet.&nbsp;As the sole Williams-authorized service provider in Arizona for the FJ33-5A, the facility can offer Check 1 and 2 inspections, engine removal and replacement, rental engine support, and hot section inspections.
The Glendale BPC is also an authorized service center for Cirrus Aircraft. “The addition of Williams’ service capability is a natural extension of our demonstrated proficiency in servicing Cirrus aircraft,” said Charlie Love, president of the BPC network. “Our team in Glendale has been supporting Vision Jet operators for nine years, and this authorization reinforces our commitment to delivering OEM-backed engine maintenance with the highest level of quality and care.”
Earlier this year, The Blackhawk Group announced that it <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2025-01-06/blackhawk-group-acquires-glendale-aero-services-mro">acquired Glendale Aero Services</a>. Blackhawk also recently said it has been selected as a preferred installation facility for the Avidyne <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/2025-07-25/avidyne-gets-faa-nod-vantage-12-cirrus-retrofit">Vantage 12</a> flight display system avionics upgrade for Cirrus SR20 and SR22 models. With 12-inch displays, synthetic vision, and full system redundancy, the upgrade is available for more than 4,000 in-service SR20s and SR22s.

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.

Williams International Picks Blackhawk’s Arizona Center for FJ33 Service

Facility is the only one in Arizona authorized to service Vision Jet engine

As the sole Williams-authorized service provider in Arizona for the FJ33-5A, the Blackhawk Performance Center can offer Check 1 and 2 inspections and more.

Williams Adds Arizona Blackhawk Center for FJ33 Service

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Amy Wilder

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.

Jets MRO attributes growth to technician-first culture

Jets MRO Triples Mx Technician Workforce at Dallas Exec

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.

Company joins Hartzell Propeller and other familiar names

Signia Adds Precise Flight to Aerospace Family

Charles Alcock

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.

Work included repairs to corrosion damage in the wing and dry bay

Falcon Completes Major Inspection for Global Express XRS

Kerry Lynch

Aerocardal is authorized to provide line maintenance on the Phenom 300

Embraer Adds Authorized Service Center in Chile

Milestone achieved just one year after 500th shipment

QTA Celebrates Delivery of 600th Inlet Cowl Upgrade

Agreement covers manufacturer’s engine and auxiliary power units

Honeywell Adds FL Technics as Bizav, GA Channel Partner

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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Falcon Completes Major Inspection for Global Express XRS

Work included repairs to corrosion damage in the wing and dry bay

Embraer Adds Authorized Service Center in Chile

Aerocardal is authorized to provide line maintenance on the Phenom 300

QTA Celebrates Delivery of 600th Inlet Cowl Upgrade

Milestone achieved just one year after 500th shipment

Honeywell Adds FL Technics as Bizav, GA Channel Partner

Agreement covers manufacturer’s engine and auxiliary power units

Blackhawk Aims To Bring More Retrofits to T-prop Market

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Dassault Opens Central Florida Falcon MRO Center

New Melbourne facility includes a paint shop and aircraft modifications capability

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