Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;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&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;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.

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Steven Loranger was tapped by FlightSafety International as senior advisor to the CEO. “His proven leadership abilities, in-depth knowledge of the aerospace industry and experience as a long-time customer will benefit FlightSafety and those we serve,” said FSI president and CEO Bruce Whitman. Loranger previously held executive positions at several aerospace companies, including ITT Corp.; Textron; Honeywell’s aerospace engines, systems and services business; and AlliedSignal Engines. Loranger is an ATP-rated pilot with more than 4,000 hours TT and has trained with FlightSafety for more than 30 years. He currently flies a Cessna Citation CJ1.

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