Chad Trautvetter
Online Editor
Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group. He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion, the student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot magazine, he joined AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.
Latest from Chad Trautvetter
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Logs Helicopter Orders from Asian Customers
HeliKorea opts for another AW139, while Japan’s Mitsui Bussan adds two AW169s
Maintenance and Modifications
Recoil Aero Taps Aero Products as Authorized Center
Company is providing support for Recoil’s aerial firefighting equipment
Cabin Interior and Electronics
VVIP Interior Added as Option for Bell 429 Designer Series
VVIP cabin adds premium finishes, lighting, and storage features
Aircraft
Life Flight Goes Pro with Order for a Dozen PC-12s
Aeromedical operator will start taking delivery of the turboprop singles in 2027
ATC
Are Helo ADS-B Requirements Coming under ATC Modernization?
More aircraft will require tighter air traffic separation standards
Aircraft
Bell Relentlessly Pursuing FAA Certification for 525
Company continues to work with agency to get the super-medium, fly-by-wire helicopter approved
Maintenance and Modifications
Aerometals Begins H225 Inlet Barrier Filtration Production
Aftermarket inlet filter reduces dust and FOD
Rotorcraft
McDermott To Restart Production of Former Bell 214
New-production 214STs will have Safran Aneto engines
Avionics
GPMS HUMS along with Bell Programs
Company partners with Bell on health monitoring system for light-single helicopter
Training and Workforce
Coptersafety’s Upgraded AW169 Sim Gets FAA Nod
Phase 8 avionics add SAR modes and improved four-axis autopilot
Training and Workforce
SRT Helicopters Trains Abu Dhabi Police Pilots, Presents SAR Course
Training tailored for government, public safety, and commercial helicopter operators
Rotorcraft
Florida’s Flight Plan: Be First in AAM Ops
Panelists at NBAA Miami regional forum say Florida is at the forefront of eVTOL air taxis
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Embraer Praetor Upgrades Enhance the Pax Experience
OEM redefines cabin comfort and utility with new Praetor 500E and 600E
Training and Workforce
ARG Brings Happy Hour to NBAA Regional Forums
Networking event to be held in Miami and New York
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Breaks Ground on Chattanooga MRO Expansion
Project includes a new 45,000-sq-ft hangar and 30,000-sq-ft hangar extension
Maintenance and Modifications
Aery Launches Special-mission GIV-SP Jet as a Service
Multi-mission aircraft is available for civil and defense clients on a per-flight-hour cost basis
Aircraft
AircraftPost Launches Bizjet Operating Cost Tool
Leverages 20 years of data to provide insights into actual aircraft usage by make and model
Charter & Fractional
Japan’s AirX Opts for up to 50 Eve eVTOL Aircraft Worth $250 million
Electric aircraft will be used for transfer and sightseeing flights in Tokyo
Training and Workforce
TAG Renews Bizjet Training Contract with CAE
Hong Kong-based charter operator extends agreement with CAE for another three years
Training and Workforce
Entrol To Deliver Mission-ready H145 Sim to NZ Firm
Level-5 device has floor-mounted visual displays and mixed-reality hoist station
Maintenance and Modifications
RTX Inks Services and Support Deals with APAC Airlines
Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney Canada announce agreements at Singapore Airshow
Aircraft
Embraer Bullish on E-Jet Airliner Prospects in Asia-Pacific
Company counts five E-Jet customers in region and sees big potential for growth
Aircraft
Textron Aviation: Biz Aircraft Demand Remains Strong in Asia
Company’s turboprops and jets are selling well in region
Maintenance and Modifications
RTX Pledges $139 Million for MRO Investments in Singapore
Collins and Pratt & Whitney ink deals with Singapore Economic Development Board
ATC
Thales, Aireon Team To Improve Air Traffic Flows in Asia-Pacific
Companies providing free optimization tool to air navigation service providers in region
Engines
Pratt’s Eagle Services Asia Engine MRO Leverages Automation
Robots cut time and man-hours for inspections and engine core and compressor stacking
Rotorcraft
Asian Vertical Safety Conference Set for May in Bali
VAI expanding its events to Southeast Asia
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Ondas Unifies Autonomous Combat Systems under New Unit
Division intended to eliminate siloed defense systems
Cabin Interior and Electronics
USAF Picks Gogo’s SD Government for C-130J/J Satcom
Unit can be installed in the airplane’s emergency hatch in about 30 minutes
