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
Conklin & de Decker Updates Aircraft Comparator
Conklin & de Decker released its 2011/2012 Aircraft Performance Comparator, a software program that allows those acquiring a business jet, turboprop, pisto
Charter & Fractional
CitationAir Pilots Vote in Union
CitationAir became the third of the four major jet fractional providers to have a unionized pilot workforce last month, with 52 percent of the more than 35
Regulations and Government
FAA Budget Impasse Forces 4,000 Layoffs
The failure of Congress to agree on an extension of the FAA’s operating authorization by July 23 forced the agency to furlough nearly 4,000 employees and i
Regulations and Government
APU Use OK’d During Customs Inspections
Aircraft auxiliary power units (APUs) can now remain on while radiation checks are conducted on aircraft entering the country, as long as the exhaust vents
Gulfstream Soaring at General Dynamics
“Second-quarter Gulfstream orders were the largest we’ve seen since the economic downturn began,” Jay Johnson, chairman of Gulfstream Aerospace parent comp
Aircraft
Falcon 900LX Gets Chinese Nod
Dassault Falcon received certification for the Falcon 900LX from the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China.
Aircraft
Daher-Socata Still Evaluating SPn Light Jet
Daher-Socata is targeting the end of the year for a decision on whether to resurrect the defunct Grob SPn light business jet.
Charter & Fractional
CitationAir Adds Hawaii to U.S. Service Area
CitationAir by Cessna added Hawaii to its U.S.
NBAA, Shanghai Airport Seal Deal for Abace
NBAA and the Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA) finalized a five-year agreement that guarantees the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (Abace) w
Environment
‘Carbon Tax’ Could Choke Euro Bizav Growth
The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) could add yet another obstacle to business aviation’s anemic recovery, according to business aviation
Avionics
Turnkey iPad EFB Program Launched for Charter Ops
Maximum Manuals developed a turnkey process for charter operators to apply for approval and implement use of the Apple iPad as an electronic flight bag (EF
Chinese Aviation Conglomerate Acquires Cirrus Aircraft
China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (Caiga) of Zhuhai, China, completed its acquisit
Rotorcraft
Bell Helicopter Lifts Textron in 2Q
Cessna Aircraft and Bell Helicopter parent company Textron reported second-quarter revenues of $2.7 billion yesterday, up $19 million from a year ago.
Aircraft
Embraer Joins First Legacy 500 Fuselage
Embraer announced this week that it has joined the fuselage of the first Legacy 500 at its São José dos Campos, Brazil plant.
Bizav Flight Activity Climbs Marginally, Says Argus
Business aircraft flight activity in the U.S.
Aircraft
HBC Disowns Aircraft Mods, Nextant Takes News in Stride
Nextant Aerospace brushed off a communiqué sent by Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) on Fr
Phenom 100s Put Brakes on Embraer 2Q11 Deliveries
São Paulo, Brazil-based Embraer announced yesterday that it delivered 48 regional and executive jets in the second quarter, down 21 aircraft from the same
Charter & Fractional
Flight Options Investigates Ground Incident at Aspen
Flight Options has launched an internal review of a July 1 incident involving one of its Citation Xs that damaged about 30 parked cars at Aspen Pitkin Coun
JetNet Data Shows Early Stage of Bizav Recovery
“The first five months of the 2011 pre-owned market showed early-stage recovery signs,” with used business jet retail sale transactions growing by 19.7 per
Charter & Fractional
CitationAir Pilots Vote in Union
Yesterday CitationAir became the third of the four major jet fractional providers to have a unionized pilot workforce, with 52 percent of the more then 350
Regulations and Government
‘Carbon Tax’ Could Choke Bizav Growth in Europe
The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) could add yet another obstacle to business aviation’s anemic recovery, according to business aviation
Maintenance and Modifications
Loss of Bombardier's Product Support Chief Leaves Void
James Hoblyn, who has been behind Bombardier Aerospace’s recent push to bolster its worldwide business aircraft product support, died while running on Sund
NBAA Co-founder Walter Pague Flies West
NBAA is mourning the death of Walter Pague, 96, a former director of aviation for Armco Steel who was among the 13 people who gathered at the Wings Club of
NBAA, Shanghai Airport Seal Agreement for Abace Venue
NBAA and the Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA) finalized a five-year agreement yesterday that guarantees the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition
Aircraft
Bizjet Sales Boost Bombardier
Bombardier reported $4.7 billion in revenue for its first fiscal quarter (which ended April 30), a 9-percent year-over-year increase, thanks in part to a s
Airports
Bizcraft Slots for Olympics Will Go Fast
Business aircraft operators planning to fly to the UK for next summer’s Olympic Games are being encouraged to make early requests for mandatory landing and
Aircraft
Sikorsky Talks Eclipse at Paris Air Show
Sikorsky Aircraft president (and Eclipse 500 owner) Jeffrey Pino shed more light on the company’s investment in Albuquerque, N.M.-based Eclipse Aerospace,
Training and Workforce
CAE Toluca To Start Learjet 45 Flight Training
The Bombardier Learjet 45 will be the first business jet model offered at CAE’s new training facility in Toluca, Mexico, near Mexico City.
