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
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
Airports
Redhill Making Bid To Attract VLJ Traffic
Redhill Aerodrome, a grass strip close to London Gatwick Airport, is seeking permission to build a 3,671-foot concrete runway in a bid to attract very li
Accidents
Serious Runway Incursions Fall Sharply in U.S.
According to the DOT and FAA, the number of serious runway incursions at U.S.
JPMorgan: Pre-owned Market Recovery Stalls
According to JPMorgan’s latest business jet monthly report, improvement in the pre-owned market has stalled.
Avionics
Western, Universal Partner on Falcon 900 Retrofit
Greenwich AeroGroup’s Western Aircraft and Universal Avionics announced a partnership last month at the NBAA Convention to develop an avionics retrofit p
Aircraft
Cessna Chooses Elliptical Winglets for Citation Ten
Cessna has selected Winglet Technology’s elliptical winglet for the new Citation Ten.
Safety
Helo Safety Effort in Full Swing in Europe
The European Helicopter Safety Implementation Team (EHSIT) has released a 22-page “training leaflet” aimed at making helicopter pilots more aware of hazar
Avionics
Western, Universal to Retrofit F900
Greenwich AeroGroup’s Western Aircraft and Universal Avionics announced a partnership to develop an avionics retrofit package for the Dassault Falcon 900
Textron Cites Loss as Deliveries Slump
Textron, parent company of Cessna Aircraft and Bell Helicopter, reported a third-quarter loss.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Takes Share in Eclipse
In a surprise announcement at the NBAA convention, Stratford, Conn.-based Sikorsky Aircraft revealed that it reached an agreement “in principle” to make
Regulations and Government
NetJets Europe in French Labor suit
NetJets Europe has been summoned to appear at the Court of Bobigny, near Paris, on December 2, after three entities–French charter operator lobbying grou
Emivest Aerospace Files for Chapter 11
San Antonio-based Emivest Aerospace, manufacturer of the SJ30 light jet, announced on October 20 that it petitioned for restructuring under Chapter 11 of
London Air is G7000 Launch customer
Vancouver, B.C.-based London Air Services placed a firm order for Bombardier’s new $65 million, 7,300-nm Global 7000, making it the Canadian launch custo
Hawker Beech ICT Future Uncertain
Despite a recommendation by the International Association of Machinists executive council to approve the contract offered by Hawker Beechcraft, 55 percent
2010 NBAA Convention Declared a Success
According to NBAA’s final tally for its 63rd annual meeting and convention held last week in At
Aircraft
Nextant Beechjet conversions aiming for STC in early 2011
At this year's NBAA convention, Nextant Aerospace is making its debut in the static display with not one, but two of its new 400XT Beechjet conversions.
Foley: ‘Notable Recovery’ in Bizav over Past Year
According to business aviation analyst Brian Foley of Brian Foley Associates, the business aviation industry has made a “notable recovery” since last year'
State of the Industry: Cessna
The good news for Cessna Aircraft is that analysts expect the Wichita-based aircraft manufacturer to maintain its position as the business aircraft market
Aircraft
Gulfstream’s GIV celebrates milestone 25 years in service
Gulfstream Aerospace last month celebrated the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Gulfstream IV, which the Savannah, Ga.-based manufacturer said i
Safety
Serious Runway Incursions Fall Sharply in U.S.
According to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt, the number of serious runway incursions at U.S.
JPMorgan: Bizjet Pre-owned Market Loses Some Steam
According to JPMorgan’s latest business jet monthly report, released on Friday, improvement in the pre-owned market has stalled.
Standing Room Only at Bombardier Safety Standdown
Bombardier’s four-day Safety Standdown seminar, which concluded today in Wichita, was fully booked.
Aircraft
Bombardier To Launch 'New Global Family' at NBAA
Unable to maintain radio silence of an expected unveiling
Accidents
Controller Prevents GIV Crash
An alert radar controller monitoring traffic at Shannon air traffic services helped to prevent a Gulfstream IV-SP from crashing near Killarney, Ireland, la
FBOs
SheltAir FLL Hosting NASA Hurricane Test Base
A NASA Earth science field experiment is being conducted from a temporary base at SheltAir’s FBO facility at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood (Fla.) International
