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
Embry-Riddle Aero University, LL Johns & Associates Join NARA
NARA members must follow a code of ethics.
Colorado Aviation Groups Seek Signatures for Aviation License Plate Project
Project is designed to help raise awareness of the importance of aviation and the economic impact it has in the state.
Bizjet Market Improving, but Recovery Still Elusive
Average asking prices for business jets last month declined 1.9 percent month-over-month and 7 percent year-over-year.
NASA Pitches In To End Overland Supersonic Flight Ban
NASA aeronautics researchers are presenting their work on how people on the ground perceive low sonic booms.
Regulations and Government
GAMA Briefs House Genav Caucus on ‘Critical Issues’
GAMA president Pete Bunce explains the need for the Part 23 rewrite and reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank.
Regulations and Government
Air Charter Broker Pleads Guilty To FET Violation
The IRS said that Air Royale collected FET from its customers totaling $489,784, but passed on only $29,286 of this amount to the agency.
Smaller Exhibit Area Planned for LABACE 2014
A large tent will be positioned at the venue entrance, so that all LABACE visitors must go through the booth area to get to the static display area.
Gulfstream Reminds Operators To Check Flight Control ‘Integrity and Freedom’ Before Takeoff
Company reminds flight crews of the importance of adhering to flight procedures published in Airplane Flight Manuals.
FBOs
Vancouver FBO Becomes Licensed Signature Flight Support Facility
Signature Vancouver, located at Vancouver International Airport, is the third Canadian facility for the FBO chain.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Donates G100, Aircraft Components to Savannah Technical College
The aircraft is a former Gulfstream Field and Airborne Support Teams aircraft that flew technicians and parts to customers with AOG issues.
CAE, Caverton Helicopters Partner on Flight Sim Center in Lagos
CAE will be providing “turnkey solutions” that include the start-up, maintenance and operation of the six-simulator-bay training center.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Portal Victor Taps Northover as Chief Marketing Officer
Company preparing to launch its new business-to-client app and enter the U.S. market later this year.
Gulfstream IV-SP Crash Investigators Eye Control Wheel Gust Lock
The Gulfstream IV-SP’s mechanical gust lock system locks the ailerons and rudder in the neutral position and the elevator in the down position.
Bizav Flying Climbing in North America, Says Argus
Overall, activity climbed by 1.9 percent year-over-year in May.
Bombardier Challenger 350 Gets OK from Transport Canada
The 350 has a new wing with canted winglets, an increased mtow of 40,600 pounds and more fuel capacity.
FreeFlight CEO: No Advantage To Delaying ADS-B Installs
The functionality of an ADS-B unit bought today would be the same as one bought in 2020.
Citation Special Olympics Airlift Takes Off on Saturday
More than 100 owners and operators have donated their private aircraft, along with pilots and fuel, to transport Special Olympics athletes and coaches.
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Selects Jet Aviation as Its FBO Provider in EMEA
Jet Aviation will provide dedicated handling services to Luxaviation’s managed fleet of almost 100 aircraft at its FBOs.
Boeing Business Jets Logs Second Widebody Bizliner Order in 2014
Latest order is for a BBJ 777-300ER to an undisclosed customer.
Court Rules That Aircraft Hangars Are ‘Removable Trade Fixtures’
Hangars were found to be the sole property of the tenant, not the master leaseholder.
Microturbo e-APU60 Gets FAA Approval
The APU, which has already been selected for the AgustaWestland AW189, is designed to “meet the demands of new-generation more-electric aircraft.”
Airshow Organizer F&E Taps Jetex as Host FBO for MEBA, Dubai Airshow
At these events, Jetex will provide aircraft pushback and towing to all show aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets China Expects To Start Operations this Summer
Company obtained its operating permit from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, which puts it one step away from operations.
Regulations and Government
Senate Bill Allocates $15.86B for FAA in FY2015
Appropriations are $580 million more than the Obama Administration requested for the agency.
Nevada Test Site To Research UAS Standards and Ops
The FAA granted Nevada a two-year Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) to use an Insitu ScanEagle UAS at Desert Rock Airport.
Cessna Citation Sovereign+ Gets European Nod
Upgraded jet has enhanced climb performance and range, as well as Garmin G5000 avionics.
Rotorcraft
EagleMed Taps Baldwin Safety & Compliance To Enhance Its Safety Management System
Company strives to reach level three of the FAA’s SMS program.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Zodiac Finalizes Acquisition of Greenpoint Technologies
Acquisition will “further enhance Zodiac’s competencies in cabin interiors of VIP cabin interiors.”
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Vision Systems North America Opens in Florida
The window shade company will produce Nuance electronically dimmable windows for the HondaJet.
