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
EBACE 2014 Ends on a Strong Note
EBACE is a “premier venue for companies in the industry to give aviation decision-makers a first-hand look at their products and services.”
Volo Aviation Adds Tampa Executive to FBO Network
Company controls more than 30 acres at Tampa Executive, including 40,000 sq ft of hangars, 75 T-hangars, 32 shade ports and 110 tie-downs.
Regulations and Government
GAMA Praises U.S. House for Part 23 Rewrite Support
House committee also voted to fund the transition from the current 100LL fuel to an unleaded avgas at $6 million.
Air BP Extends General Aviation Fuel Network in China
With these additions, Air BP provides fuel for international GA clients at 20 Chinese airports.
Group Plans Round-the-world Charity Flight in First King Air
The flight will raise money to “save and improve the lives of children in need around the world.”
Regulations and Government
Aviation Officially Recognized By All 50 U.S. States
Except for Montana, which issued a letter, all have issued statewide proclamation through either the governor’s office or the state legislature.
Rotorcraft
FlightSafety To Build and Support Sikorsky S-92 Sim for Saudi Helicopter Operator
This will be the first S-92 simulator installed in the Middle East when it enters service by year-end.
Waiting Line for Pilatus PC-24 Extends to 2020
The Swiss aircraft manufacturer took in orders for 84 of its utility business jets since opening the order book on Tuesday.
Cessna Citation Latitude Receives TIA, First Production Aircraft Joins Test Fleet
The TIA allows Cessna to begin accumulating flight hours that will apply toward certification.
Regulations and Government
Ex-Im Pledges $2B in Financing for U.S.-made Bizcraft
So far in FY2014, which started on October 1, the independent federal agency has authorized approximately $740 million.
Rockwell Collins Offers Pro Line 21 Cockpit Upgrades for Falcons
Retrofit features four 10- by 8-inch LCD panels and Waas/Egnos capability, as well as support for electronic charts and graphical weather.
Massachusetts Announces Plans To Update 15 Genav Facilities
First four projects currently in design are for the airports in Beverly, Fitchburg, Mansfield and Southbridge.
Aircraft
World Fuel Services’ AvPOS Allows Fuel Transactions To Be Completed on the Ramp
Designed for FBOs and aviation merchants, AvPOS can process Avcard, Multi Service Aero Card and Air Card aviation cards.
Aircraft
Daher-Socata Picks Up Another European TBM 900 Customer
German operator Badenwings plans on using aircraft to carry small freight and transport passengers for its holding company, Schmidt & Eger.
New Dubai-based Business Jet Leasing Firm Launches
Company focusing on five-year leases for new and young (three years old or newer) pre-owned midsize to large-cabin jets
Jetcraft: European Bizav Market Lags Behind U.S. Recovery
Many European operators are rightsizing their fleets, which makes this a stronger recovery.
European Bizav Market Recovery Lags That of U.S.
Many European operators are rightsizing their fleets, which makes this a stronger recovery.
Bizjet Leasing Firm Launches at EBACE
Company focusing on five-year leases for new and young (three years old or newer) pre-owned midsize to large-cabin jets.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet’s Light Jet Offering Is Actually a Helicopter
Helicopter is based in St. Moritz and has been used to fly customers on short hops to such places as Milan, Geneva, Munich and Monte Carlo.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet’s Light Jet Is Actually a Helicopter
Helicopter is based in St. Moritz and has been used to fly customers on short hops to such places as Milan, Geneva, Munich and Monte Carlo.
Aircraft
Aerion SSBJ Now a Trijet with Bigger Cabin, More Range
Despite the configuration changes, Aerion anticipates that its now $100 million-plus supersonic business jet will still be certified in 2021.
111-foot Global 7000 Mockup Draws Even Longer Lines
Ultra-long-range jet features a four-zone cabin with a volume of 2,637 cu ft.
Elit’Avia Gets Extended-range Operations Approvals for Global 6000, Challenger 605
Approval allows aircraft to fly flight paths that provide three-hour access over water using one engine to a suitable alternate airport.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Plans European Service In 2015
Wheels Up announced plans to begin offering charter flights to its members in Europe in the first half of next year.
Dassault Takes Wraps Off Ultra-long-range Falcon 8X
Certification is expected in mid-2016, with deliveries beginning in the second half of that year.
Regulations and Government
Embraer Phenom 300 Obtains EASA Approval for Steep Approaches
The steep-approach feature is available immediately for EASA-configured Phenom 300s.
FlightSafety, Gulfstream Team on Science-based Pilot Training
A new effort by FlightSafety and Gulfstream will help pilots deal with real-world safety scenarios.
Safe Flight Introduces Aircraft Icing Detector
Patented optical Icing Conditions Detector provides an alert that icing conditions exist before ice can accrete on the aircraft.
Aircraft
Aerion SSBJ Design Becomes Trijet With Larger Cabin, More Range
The first flight of Aerion’s revamped SSBJ is expected in late 2018 or early 2019, with certification anticipated in 2021.
Gulfstream Rides On Wings Of Prosperity
The primary driver for Gulfstream is its flagship G650, though sales of the G450 and G550 are still holding up.
