Latest News About Tributes pour in for Geoffrey B. Thomas after death

Updated 2026-06-18 13:51

Geoffrey B. Thomas died aged 74 after a short heart-related illness, tributes highlighting his influence in aviation media and his long-running programs including a YouTube channel and MH370 coverage. He led Air Transport World and founded Airlineratings.com. He received 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, underscoring 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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