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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JetSuiteX has added a route from Mineta San José International Airport&nbsp;in San Jose, Calif., to Montana’s Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport using its new fleet of Embraer EMB-135s. The San Jose-Bozeman flights began as a public charter servicee last Friday and offer nonstop service with four weekly roundtrips. Prices range from $612 to $1,162 each way.&nbsp;

 


The company operates from FBOs or private terminals, and travelers do not need to become members to fly on its jets. The EMB-135s are refurbished with 30 seats per airplane, with a seat pitch of at least 36 inches, and free Gogo Business Aviation airborne connectivity. All seats have power ports, and free streaming in-flight entertainment products provided by Adonis are delivered over a dedicated IFE Wi-Fi network available for passengers’ mobile devices.

 


Three EMB-135s are currently operating the JetSuiteX flights, which include Burbank-Concord, Calif., Concord-Las Vegas and Burbank-Las Vegas.

 


“San Jose and Bozeman share a diverse technology sector and now residents of Silicon Valley have easy access to the many outdoor recreation areas in Southwest Montana, including Yellowstone National Park,” said Brian Sprenger, airport director at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.

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

Bozeman-bound Travelers Can Fly On JetSuiteX Embraers

The public charter service began flying a San Jose, Calif.-Bozeman, Mont. route on July 1.

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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.

Broker says it's a "dynamic year" for business aviation

Boutsen: Preowned Aircraft Availability, Transactions Up

“I couldn’t be prouder," said president David Stanley

Vista America Celebrates Milestone First Year

Charles Alcock

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.

News and information about crew, passenger, aircraft and airport security issues.

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.

Charter brokers and aircraft operators assembled in the Czech capital Prague

Fraud and Cybersecurity Top Air Charter Forum Agenda

Jessica Reed

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.

The charter broker facilitated the rapid transport of more than 70 electricians to Florida

Chapman Freeborn Aids Hurricane Milton Recovery

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.

Entry-level pricing now starts at $220,000 for a 1/16 share in the single turboprop

SkyShare Reduces Rates for PC-12 Fractional Owners

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

Private flight provider is also installing Gogo's Galileo HDX Wi-Fi service

Wheels Up Refreshes Jet Fleet With New Credit Facility

"The industry continues to not live up to what I think the people expect"

IADA Looks Ahead at NBAA-BACE and Beyond

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

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