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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Hop-A-Jet Worldwide Jet Charter has traditionally operated Bombardier business jets, but now the company is expanding into other types for aircraft owners who need management services. The first to be added is a Cessna Citation X, which will be based at Hop-A-Jet’s Fort Lauderdale, Florida headquarters and used for domestic and international travel.
Celebrating 50 years since its founding, Hop-A-Jet said it is growing and investing “in maintenance programs, pilot training, and operational support for the Citation platform while expanding the range of aircraft supported through its management services.”
With a cruise speed of up to 525 knots, the Citation X has a maximum altitude of 51,000 feet and can fly up to 3,140 nm. Its cabin is equipped with eight club seats.
“The Citation X gives clients more flexibility when speed and performance matter,” said Hop-A-Jet president Barry Ellis. “For travelers, it’s one of the most capable aircraft in its class, and for owners it reflects a continued commitment to supporting a broader range of aircraft through our management, maintenance, and flight services.”&nbsp;

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