Latest News About Geoffrey B. Thomas dies aged 74

Updated 2026-06-18 13:51

Geoffrey B. Thomas lost his life aged 74 after a short heart-related illness, tributes recognizing his influence in aviation media and his long-running programs including a YouTube channel and MH370 coverage. He was chief editor of Air Transport World and co-founded Airlineratings.com. He garnered multiple awards, including Australasian Aviation Journalist of the Year (four times) and a Royal Aeronautical Society Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. Tributes spread among colleagues across the aviation industry, emphasizing his industry knowledge and community impact.

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Geoffrey Thomas - FSU Department of Anthropology

Biography In 2005, Geoffrey Thomas completed the 4+1 program at Tulane University earning his bachelor's and master's degrees. In 2011 Thomas earned his doctoral degree from Florida State University under Frank Marlowe and Lynne Schepartz.

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