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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Brazil’s ANAC and EASA have validated the certification of Textron Aviation’s Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 equipped with Garmin autothrottles, opening those regions’ market for deliveries of the light jet. The autothrottles help M2 Gen2 pilots manage engine thrust to maintain target speeds, “reducing pilot workload during high-demand phases of flight such as climbs, descents, and approaches,” according to Textron Aviation.
The M2 Gen2 added new interior styling features as well as ambient accent lighting, illuminated cupholders, and an optional folding side-facing seat that converts into additional cargo storage. The copilot’s seat has three additional inches of legroom, and each cabin seat is equipped with USB-A and -C ports. Maximum passenger capacity is seven.
Powered by two Williams International FJ44-1AP-21 engines, the M2 Gen2 has a maximum cruise speed of 404 knots and a range of 1,550 nm. It can operate at airports with runways as short as 3,210 feet, according to Textron Aviation, and can climb to FL410 in 24 minutes. Avionics are a Garmin G3000 suite.
“For our customers, these validations unlock access to technology that helps simplify flying in some of the world’s most complex operating environments,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior v-p, sales and marketing. “The Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottles delivers an intuitive cockpit experience, helping pilots manage workload with greater confidence.”

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