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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Helicopter charter provider HTM is making it easier for customers to book trips with Moove’s digital booking and scheduling system. Based in Ottobrunn, Germany, HTM operates Airbus AS350, EC135, and H145 helicopters for local sightseeing flights and trips throughout Europe.
The Moove system is adaptable to HTM’s processes and connects booking, passenger information, and mission execution. It also supports HTM’s expansion to serve the VIP charter market. According to Moove, this “strengthens coordination across teams while maintaining the flexibility required in professional rotary-wing aviation.”
“In helicopter operations, offering a seamless booking experience expands market footprint,”&nbsp;said Jakob Meyer-Bender, HTM’s director of business development. “With Moove, we are able to sell flights in one click while digitizing flight execution, giving our team a clear operational picture and seamless interaction with demanding clients.”
Moove’s booking system can be accessed from any device, including via its iOS and Android apps. For charter operators, Moove offers real-time pricing, confirmed bookings, empty leg distribution, and a dedicated shuttle system for corporate travel needs.

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