Matt Ryan - AVweb

Matt is AVweb's lead editor. His eyes have been turned to the sky for as long as he can remember. Now a fixed-wing pilot, instructor and aviation writer, Matt also leads and teaches a high school aviation program in the Dallas area. Beyond his lifelong obsession with aviation, Matt loves to travel and has lived in Greece, Czechia and Germany for studies and for work.

Homebuilt Crash Traced to 3D-Printed Part

Matt Ryan Thursday, December 4, 2025

3D-Printed Part Leads to Homebuilt Accident

Pilot received minor injuries after off-runway landing at Gloucestershire Airport was caused by a 3D-printed induction elbow.

Daher Completes First Flight of TBM-Platformed Drone Prototype

Matt Ryan Thursday, December 4, 2025

Daher Completes First TBM-Platformed Autonomous Flight

Autonomous Daher demonstration marks a rapid development milestone for the French defense sector.

U.S. Deploys First One-Way Attack Drone Squadron to Middle East

Matt Ryan Thursday, December 4, 2025

U.S. Deploys One-Way Attack Drones to Middle East

CENTCOM fields low-cost autonomous systems as broader testing continues stateside.

Matt Ryan Thursday, December 4, 2025

Dynon Debuts Smaller Mode-S With ADS-B Out

New Mode-S transponder offers reduced size and weight plus full SkyView and Advanced AF integration.

Matt Ryan Thursday, December 4, 2025

DOT Considering Dulles Overhaul

RFI invites industry proposals for new terminals, concourses at Washington Dulles International Airport.

F-16 Thunderbird Crash in California; Pilot Hospitalized

Matt Ryan Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Thunderbirds F-16 Crash Prompts Emergency Response

Emergency crews respond to F-16 accident involving Thunderbirds pilot in California.

Inside the $10.5B Jeppesen ForeFlight Sale: CEO Brad Surak on EFBs, AI, and PE

Matt Ryan Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Video: Jeppesen ForeFlight CEO on EFBs, AI and PE

Jeppesen ForeFlight CEO Brad Surak discusses the company’s future following recent sale to private equity.

Matt Ryan Wednesday, December 3, 2025

WWII Pilot Identified After More than 80 Years

DPAA announces accounted-for status of 1st Lt. Morton Sher.

General Aviation Sees Steady Third-Quarter Results As Shipments Hold Pace

Matt Ryan Wednesday, December 3, 2025

GAMA Sees Steady General Aviation Third-Quarter

Industry logs mixed gains across piston, turboprop and jet segments, GAMA reports.

Gunman Arrested After Aid Plane Hijacking in South Sudan

Matt Ryan Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Gunman Arrested After Hijacking Attempt

Pilot diverted aircraft for refueling, enabling police to detain suspect.

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