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

Volo Aviation’s newest FBO at Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Bridgeport, Conn., is on target to open in April. The new facility includes 35,000 sq ft of hangar space and a 4,000-sq-ft FBO and office building featuring polycarbonate and structural glass panels instead of the traditional steel and concrete found at many airports. Volo’s FBO is the first major new construction project at the airport in about 30 years. The airport was the site of the first documented airshow in the U.S. on Sept. 28, 1911, and also where Igor Sikorsky built his amphibians and the first production Sikorsky helicopter. The new FBO at Sikorsky Memorial will add a fifth facility to the Volo Network. In addition to operating the FBOs, the company also offers charter/management services with a fleet of jets and turboprops, including a classic Gulfstream I.

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

Volo Aviation preparig for April opening

Volo Aviation’s newest FBO at Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Bridgeport, Conn., is on target to open in April.

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.

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Jet Aviation Expanding to Denver Area with New FBO

News and developments about aviation fuel, including jet fuel, aviation gasoline, and biofuel.

Established in 2022, the network now totals 48 members

AEG Fuels Adds Three Branded Dealer Locations 

New deal now includes fuel supply all three Premier FBO locations

Titan Aviation Fuels Strengthens Ties with FBO Chain

The company has two built, and two more underway

Tampa-area FBO Adds New Hangars

Charles Alcock

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

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Project will inject new aircraft shelter into a tight real estate market

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The $11 million facility took nearly two years to build

Avflight Opens New Motor City FBO

It’s the first new facility on the field in six decades

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