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

Ao final deste ano, a parceria entre Aviation Partners e Boeing espera receber a certificação do novo winglet split-scimitar para o Boeing 737. Esta modificação deve ser do interesse de proprietários de Boeing BBJ também. Um 737-800 da United Airlines equipado com o winglet split-scimitar fez seu primeiro voo em 16 de julho na fábrica da Boeing em Everett, Washington. A United está instalando posteriormente as novas winglets na frota 737-800 e 900ER, iniciando no começo do ano que vem quando a certificação estiver completa.
Os winglets split-scimitar devem acrescentar outros 2 por cento em economia de combustível sobre as outras melhorias relacionadas a eficiência já existentes nos winglets padrão do 737.

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.

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Autonomous flight pioneer cleared to perform aircraft maintenance

Merlin Wins Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance Approval in New Zealand

Charles Alcock

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 and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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.

Malaysian maintenance provider can now do more extensive diagnostics and repairs

ExecuJet MRO Services Expands Support for Global Engines

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Software is for MRO facilities and continuing airworthiness management organizations

Team Targets Fatigue Management for Aircraft Mx Techs

Jessica Reed

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

LT-2400 enables verification of system integrity before scheduling formal inspections

AIR Quality Training Introduces Pitot-static Leak Tester

Facility is the company’s tenth and will be joined by one in Sydney

Bombardier Adds Line Maintenance Station in Perth

Amy Wilder

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

MRO’s technicians will perform quick-turn repairs and troubleshooting 

Elevate MRO Partners with JSX for Light Maintenance

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Work on the wing, cabin, and landing gear was conducted during a 2C inspection 

Falcon 900EX Upgraded with Extensive Mods in South Africa

Curt Epstein

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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