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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Matt Thurber

Orlando Executive Airport FBO and Phillips 66 dealer Showalter Flying Service is 60 years old this year and held a huge hangar party in April to celebrate the occasion. Founded by brothers Howard and Sandy Showalter and Buck Rogers, the FBO remains a family operation, now run by Bob, who is Howard’s son, with his wife Kim and children Jenny and Sandy.

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Showalter FBO turns 60

Orlando Executive Airport FBO and Phillips 66 dealer Showalter Flying Service is 60 years old this year and held a huge hangar party in April to celebrate 

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

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.

The 29,000-sq-ft structure is slated for December completion

Galaxy FBO at Houston Hobby Starts New Hangar Build

Charles Alcock

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

Business aviation services group has used the TrustFlight technology since 2018

Luxaviation Implements Centrik Safety Platform for FBOs

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Business aviation services group is upgrading the lounge of its Munich FBO

ExecuJet’s German FBOs Prepare To Support Major Events

The two new additions bring the group to 85 locations worldwide

Air Elite FBO Network Expands Domestically and Internationally

Airport Management Solutions won the RFP process over three competitors

Lone Kentucky Airport FBO Changes Hands

Upon closure of deal, SR Aviation will have nearly 400,000 sq ft of hangars

Newly Launched Hangarkeeper Buys Second Facility

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.

Business aviation services group now has three Upper Midwest FBOs

Premier Grows FBO Network with Cincinnati Acquisition 

Hanneke Weitering

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.

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

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