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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Chad Trautvetter

Show Low, Arizona-based Aero Products&nbsp;has been appointed as an authorized service support center for aerial firefighting equipment provider Recoil Aerospace. This collaboration further expands Recoil Aerospace’s service and support capabilities for operators, providing increased access to certified maintenance, inspection, repair, and technical support for Recoil’s specialized solutions.
“Aero Products brings a strong reputation for technical excellence, customer focus, and proven aerospace service capability,” said Recoil Aerospace president Joseph Rice. “By adding Aero Products as an authorized service support center, we are strengthening our support network and ensuring government and commercial operators alike have access to timely, trusted service that meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.”
“This partnership strengthens our ability to support Recoil operators while continuing to deliver the proactive, reliable, and safety-focused service Aero Products is known for,” said Aero Products president Mike Hannahs. “Additionally, Recoil equipment will be available for live demonstrations aboard Aero Products’ UH-60L demonstrator aircraft, providing operators with a firsthand look at system capability and performance.”

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Recoil Aerospace Taps Aero Products as Authorized Service Center

Company is providing support for Recoil’s aerial firefighting equipment

Show Low, Arizona-based Aero Products has been appointed as an authorized service support center for aerial firefighting equipment provider Recoil Aerospace.

Recoil Aero Taps Aero Products as Authorized Center

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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