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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Epic Aircraft today celebrated the issuance of EASA type certification for the E1000 AX turboprop single, the company's latest model and the first of its E1000 line to receive European approval. The certification opens the door for Epic Aircraft to market the airplane to European customers.
The Bend, Oregon aircraft manufacturer now plans to begin European sales activities this year. This will be supported by the region’s first Epic-authorized service center, Airlink Salzburg, and Personalized Flight Training &amp; Examinations, the OEM’s first European flight-training organization.
Equipped with a Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite with autothrottle and Autoland and True Blue Power lithium-ion main-ship battery, the E1000 AX has a 34,000-foot ceiling, climb rate of 4,000 fpm, maximum cruise speed of 333 knots, and full-fuel payload of 1,177 pounds. A 1,200-shp Pratt &amp; Whitney PT6A-67A powers the six-seat, all-composite airplane.
“EASA certification for the E1000 AX is a significant milestone and reflects the dedication, expertise, and perseverance of our entire team," said Epic Aircraft CEO Doug King. “The E1000 AX has earned a reputation for exceptional performance, advanced safety technologies, and first-class comfort. We're excited to bring those capabilities to pilots and owners throughout Europe.”

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