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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Until December 31, travelers can buy Elevate Jet’s new Azurite jet card and pay no credit card fees. The card also comes with guaranteed flight hours, and these benefits are available for first purchases of up to $1 million.
The Azurite card is part of Elevate Jet’s 30th anniversary celebration, and it can save buyers up to $30,000 in fees. The card becomes valid when activated, which allows buyers to plan 2026 travel at locked-in rates. Elevate offers flights in four categories of charter jets, including light, midsize, super-midsize, and heavy.
Using the new Elevate Jet App, jet card buyers will be able to view flight history, card balance, itineraries, and instant trip booking or modification tools, according to Elevate Jet. The app is scheduled to be available in the first quarter of 2026.
In addition to operating its own charter fleet and arranging charters, Elevate Aviation Group provides aircraft management, acquisition and sales services, aircraft maintenance, and consulting. Offices are located on four continents.

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

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The Azurite card is part of Elevate Jet’s 30th anniversary celebration, and it can save buyers up to $30,000 in fees. 

Elevate Lifts Credit Card Fees on Jet Card Purchases

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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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News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

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