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
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.
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.
EagleMed Taps Baldwin Safety & Compliance To Enhance Its Safety Management System
Company strives to reach level three of the FAA’s SMS program.
Zodiac Finalizes Acquisition of Greenpoint Technologies
Acquisition will “further enhance Zodiac’s competencies in cabin interiors of VIP cabin interiors.”
Vision Systems North America Opens in Florida
The window shade company will produce Nuance electronically dimmable windows for the HondaJet.
In Just Five Years, 500 Phenom Deliveries for Embraer
The milestone aircraft, a Phenom 300, was delivered to Prime Fraction Club, a fractional provider in Brazil.
European Bizav Flying Lagging 2013 Levels
There were 2.2-percent fewer departures from a year ago and year-to-date the market is 0.6 percent below 2013 levels.
Pilots of Accident GIV Noted ‘Control Problems’
Crew made the normal V1 and Vr callouts before noting the problem and aborting the takeoff.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Takes Safety to the Next Level
NetJets’ repair stations achieved Level III of the FAA’s safety management system pilot program.
Maintenance and Modifications
Inventor of Blended Winglets Flies West
Gratzer joined Aviation Partners in 1991 to work on a blended winglet for the Gulfstream II.
Jet Aviation Refurbishing Jeddah and Dubai FBOs
Jet Aviation is currently rebranding its FBO facility in Jeddah to integrate the new corporate look and feel launched in Geneva and Zurich last year.
Aussie Minerals Institute Recognizes Flight Safety Foundation’s BARS Program
Program was designed to audit aircraft operations that are used extensively for carrying mining company personnel.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Shows Off Its First Cessna-refurbished Citation XLS
The company announced in December that it would add refurbished Citation Sovereigns and Excel/XLSs to its closed membership fleet of King Air 350is.
NTSB Investigators Find CVR, FDR from Accident GIV
Jet crashed at about 9:40 p.m. on Saturday while taking off from Runway 11 at Bedford Hanscom Field, operating under FAR Part 91 rules.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
B/E Aeropace To Acquire Two Aircraft Interior Suppliers
Emteq transaction is expected to close this month, while the Fischer deal will be finalized in the third quarter.
Next Middle East Business Aviation Conference Set To Land in Tunisia
The third MEBAC will be the first to be held as a two-day event.
Regulations and Government
House Committee Approves Bonus Depreciation Bill
Would allow for 50 percent of costs for new investments in equipment and software to be written off in the first year.
JSSI: Global Business Aircraft Activity Slumps in 1Q14
The firm’s index tracks the number of hours that business aircraft have flown by region, industry and aircraft type.
Regulations and Government
NBAA, Other Groups Call on Senate To Extend Tax Breaks
Senate bill would restore tax incentives that expired last year, including accelerated depreciation on purchases of long-term capital assets.
UBS: Bizjet Flight Activity Key to Industry Recovery
UBS analysts estimate that business jet takeoffs and landings in the U.S. were 4 percent higher last month than a year ago.
Regulations and Government
Embraer, Boeing Collaborate on Sustainable Jet Biofuels
MoU builds on a partnership formed in 2011 between Embraer, Boeing and research foundation Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa of the State of São Paulo.
Charter & Fractional
Delta Private Jets Launches Fixed-income Aircraft Management Program
New program is designed for owners who require only occasional use of their aircraft and are looking for guaranteed monthly income.
New Aviation Weather App for iPads Displays XM Weather Data
App allows iPad users to view weather in the U.S. and Canada when connected to an XM Receiver through the GDC64 tablet to aircraft interface unit.
Cessna Aircraft Rolls Out First Production CJ3+
Upgraded twinjet features a new interior with a redesigned cabin and cockpit, new pressurization and new diagnostics systems.
Women in Corporate Aviation To Award $100K+ in Aviation Scholarships
Aviation professionals–both men and women alike–have until August 1 to apply online for the aviation scholarships.
Rizon Jet UK at London Biggin Hill Airport Joins Avfuel Network
Partnership allows the FBO to offer Avfuel contract fuel and Avtrip rewards points.
Engine Change Causes Slight Delay for Flaris LAR 1 VLJ
This latest delay stems from a requirement to switch to a higher-thrust engine before first flight.
