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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Bahrain-based charter operator Valo Aviation has signed an agreement to equip its Gulfstream and Dassault Falcon business jets with the MedAire360 aviation risk-management solution.
MedAire360 provides real-time security intelligence, which is accessible via its website portal and aviation app. Using artificial intelligence, the platform scans open-source data to detect potentially disruptive events. MedAire’s medical and security experts supplement the threat information and provide advice to fit the customers’ missions. This includes airspace analysis by altitude, airport risk ratings, aviation security alerts, and medical support capabilities. Valo Aviation flight crew can use MedAire’s MedLink service for connection to emergency physicians and nurses who can provide remote support for medical events during flight.
“Luxury aviation is defined not only by the aircraft we operate, but by the uncompromising standards of care and security we provide,” said Valo Aviation CEO Hanna Hakamo. “Partnering with MedAire enables us to offer our clients the peace of mind that comes from knowing they have access to the world’s leading aviation medical and security expertise, available 24/7, wherever their journey takes them. This partnership reflects our commitment to setting new benchmarks for business aviation in the region.”

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MedAire360 provides real-time security intelligence, which is accessible via MedAire’s website portal and aviation app. 

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