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
Regulations and Government
Bermuda First Country To Require SMS for Aircraft Entry
Starting today, Bermuda is requiring all foreign operators
Regulations and Government
New Leaders To Take Controls at House GA Caucus
NBAA welcomed yesterday’s announcement that Rep.
Regulations and Government
Platinum Jet Cofounders Convicted on Fraud Charges
Platinum Jet chief pilot and cofounder Michael Brassington and his brother, Paul Brassington, a vice president and cofounder of the company, were convicted
Gulfstream Expands as Other Airframers Retrench
Gulfstream Aerospace yesterday announced plans for a $500 million, seven-year expansion project at its Savannah headquarters “to ensure that the company is
Argus: Bizav Flight Activity Ekes Out an Increase
Business aircraft flight activity returned to positive territory last month from a year ago, but just barely at 0.6 percent, according to TraqPak data rele
China Awakening to Business Aviation
Business aviation market analyst Brian Foley is bullish on prospects for the business aviation market this decade in China.
Bumpy Bizjet Recovery Continues, Notes JPMorgan
The recovery in the business jet market was mixed again last month, according to JPMorgan North American Equity Research’s latest monthly business jet repo
As Genav Shipments Drop, GAMA Sees Some Hope
General aviation aircraft shipment data released today by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) starkly demonstrate the continued effects t
Charter & Fractional
GM Can Use Charter Jets for IPO Roadshow–NY Times
According to a report in today's edition of The New York Times, the U.S.
Avionics
Jeppesen Dives Deeper into Digital Charts
Jeppesen introduced a new Web-based charting solution for the business aviation market.
Aircraft
Mexican Learjet 85 Facility Opens
Bombardier Aerospace officially inaugurated its new Learjet 85 component manufacturing facility at the Queretaro Aerospace Park in Mexico.
Avionics
Embraer’s Profits Rise, but Bizjet Deliveries Dip
On Friday, Embraer reported a $98.5 million profit in the third quarter, up from $58 million a year ago, despite delivering 22 percent fewer aircraft.
Rotorcraft
Eurocopter Opens Subsidiary in India
Eurocopter has officially opened an Indian subsidiary in a move to tackle the local market.
Sojourn Aviation Launches at NBAA
Sojourn Aviation, a new independent global aircraft sales company founded by former Hawker Beechcraft president Brad Hatt, was officially launched last m
Bizav Flight Activity Dipped Slightly in September
Just a month after regaining positive momentum, business aviation flight activity slipped into negative territory in September, falling 1.1 percent year
Learjet 60XR Sets Wichita-São Paulo Speed Record
The National Aeronautic Association confirmed that a Bombardier Learjet 60XR set a speed record between Wichita and São Paulo.
Avionics
There’s an App for Signature Flight Support
Signature Flight Support launched iFBO, a new iPhone application to provide customers with handheld access to key flight-planning and service information
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Places Order for 50 Phenom 300s
Embraer announced at the NBAA Convention last month that fractional provider NetJets signed an agreement to purchase 50 Phenom 300 light jets and has an op
Aircraft
PiperJet now Altaire, new and improved
Taking advantage of the big stage at the NBAA Convention last month, Piper Aircraft introduced its evolved and renamed PiperJet Altaire, showing a mockup o
Charter & Fractional
Argus Partners with JetVizor
Argus has partnered with JetVizor to allow users of the latter company’s free online charter marketplace and global directory to view Argus ratings for c
Safety
Bombardier Safety Standdown Packs Them In
Bombardier’s four-day Safety Standdown seminar, held last month in Wichita, was fully booked.
ATC
ADS-B Gets Green Light from the FAA
Following successful ADS-B deployment at key sites in the U.S., the FAA gave the go-ahead for the system’s national rollout, with coast-to-coast U.S.
Training and Workforce
Flight Options, CAE Sign Five-year Deal
At the NBAA Convention last month, CAE inked a $15 million, five-year contract renewal with Flight Options for pilot training on six fleet aircraft types
Training and Workforce
First Conforming HondaJet To Fly ‘Very Soon’
System ground tests and static structural stress testing of production-conforming aircraft continue at the HondaJet research and development center in Gree
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Swiss design A380s for Grand Tours
A consortium of investors led by Switzerland-based Van Lattmann Corporate Communications (VLCC) has embarked on an ambitious project to operate VIP version
Safety
Phenom 100 blowouts prompt FAA scrutiny
For the third time this year, an Embraer Phenom 100 suffered a dual tire blowout upon landing after a reported failure in the brake-by-wire system.
Safety
Online SMS Subscription Service Planned
FltPlan.com said it is developing an online safety management system (SMS) subscription service for smaller business aviation flight departments and oper
NBAA Releases 2010 Bizav Fact Book
NBAA released its 2010 Business Aviation Fact Book, a comprehensive profile of the industry that provides real-world information and data about its value
ATC
Plane Finder App Reveals Aircraft Info
Plane Finder AR (augmented reality) iPhone and Android apps from UK-based Pinkfroot display aircraft transmitting ADS-B Out signals.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Pilots Facing Certificate Action
The FAA has concluded that two Boston Air Charter pilots were in violation of the FARs when they took off in their respective Cessna Citations from Norwo
