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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According to Aerodata, “Based on the alert/information provided by the G5000 suite, the pilot may select the backup GPS source via the new system. The antenna of the system is mounted on top of the fuselage.”
Aerodata is planning to develop STCs for other aircraft, including civil and military platforms. “Aerodata’s solution will enhance its special-mission capabilities, especially in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions and flight inspection, where continuous, highly accurate navigation is mission-critical.”
“As incidents of GPS interference rise, it is essential that the aviation industry responds with effective solutions to ensure continuous GPS availability,” said Aerodata president and CEO Neset Tükenmez. “This STC represents a significant advancement in ensuring the future safety in civil and military aviation.”

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