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
Charter & Fractional
Linear Air Gets FAA Nod for iPad EFBs
Regulations and Government
NATA Launches Proactive State Aviation Legislation Effort
Training and Workforce
CAE Opens Bizjet Training Center in Mexico
Maintenance and Modifications
Raisbeck King Air Mods Get Chinese Nod
Embraer Opens Global Customer Center in Florida
Embraer Executive Jets opened its Global Customer Center at the Melbourne (Fla.) International Airport yesterday
Bombardier’s Bizjet Deliveries and Earnings Up in 3Q
Bombardier Aerospace’s third-quarter revenues rose to $2.3 billion, up from $1.8 billion a year ago, thanks to more business jet deliveries
Sumwalt Sworn In for Second Term at NTSB
On Tuesday, Robert Sumwalt was sworn in for his second five-year term as an NTSB board member.
JetNet: Pre-owned Bizjet Market Still Slowly Recovering
Pre-owned business aircraft inventories continued to decline in October, but asking prices–especially for jets–have yet to find a bottom
Regulations and Government
NBAA Gives Kudos to Senator Murkowski for Stance on Aviation User Fees
The NBAA commended Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today for the stance she has taken against general aviation user fees in a November 28 letter to Presiden
EBAA Pans European Airport Slot Regulation
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is voicing its concerns over the European Commission’s draft regulation
Environment
FAA Funding Push for Aviation Biofuels
The FAA is awarding a total of $7.7 million in contracts to eight companies to help advance alternative commercial jet fuels.
Rotorcraft
EASA Gives Nod to Bell 407GX
The Bell 407GX earned EASA certification yesterday, following similar approvals by Transport Canada and the FAA earlier this year.
Regulations and Government
NBAA, FAA Working To Resume Barr Program
Over the past week, NBAA has been in discussions with FAA officials to determine the logistics of resurrecting the Blocked Aircraft Registration Request
Aircraft
Aviation Partners Falcon 900 Winglets Get Canadian OK
Aviation Partners received STC approval from Transport Canada for its high-Mach, blended winglets on 900-series Dassault Falcons last week.
Charter & Fractional
Pilatus Delivers 1,100th PC-12
Pilatus Business Aircraft delivered the 1,100th Pilatus PC-12 turboprop single last week during a ceremony at its facility in Broomfield, Colorado
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Inmarsat Partners with Aircell on Global Xpress
Inmarsat Global Xpress announced today it had named Aircell as a distribution partner for Inmarsat's airborne broadband service for business aviation.
AIN Blog: Bizav Wins Latest Barr Fight, but the Battle Isn’t Over Just Yet
A bill passed last week sayd the FAA/DOT must reinstate the aircraft tail-number blocking program it ended in August.
Charter & Fractional
Avantair Avanti Veers Off Runway
Two Avantair pilots and two passengers suffered only minor injuries when their Piaggio Avanti P.180 went off the west side of Runway 18
