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
Regulations and Government
‘Carbon Tax’ Could Choke Bizav Growth in Europe
The European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU-ETS) could add yet another obstacle to business aviation’s anemic recovery, according to business aviation
Maintenance and Modifications
Loss of Bombardier's Product Support Chief Leaves Void
James Hoblyn, who has been behind Bombardier Aerospace’s recent push to bolster its worldwide business aircraft product support, died while running on Sund
NBAA Co-founder Walter Pague Flies West
NBAA is mourning the death of Walter Pague, 96, a former director of aviation for Armco Steel who was among the 13 people who gathered at the Wings Club of
NBAA, Shanghai Airport Seal Agreement for Abace Venue
NBAA and the Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA) finalized a five-year agreement yesterday that guarantees the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition
Aircraft
Bizjet Sales Boost Bombardier
Bombardier reported $4.7 billion in revenue for its first fiscal quarter (which ended April 30), a 9-percent year-over-year increase, thanks in part to a s
Airports
Bizcraft Slots for Olympics Will Go Fast
Business aircraft operators planning to fly to the UK for next summer’s Olympic Games are being encouraged to make early requests for mandatory landing and
Aircraft
Sikorsky Talks Eclipse at Paris Air Show
Sikorsky Aircraft president (and Eclipse 500 owner) Jeffrey Pino shed more light on the company’s investment in Albuquerque, N.M.-based Eclipse Aerospace,
Training and Workforce
CAE Toluca To Start Learjet 45 Flight Training
The Bombardier Learjet 45 will be the first business jet model offered at CAE’s new training facility in Toluca, Mexico, near Mexico City.
Environment
Jet Aviation Launches EU-ETS Compliance Service
In response to the European Union’s emissions trading scheme (EU-ETS) regulations, Jet Aviation is offering an EU-ETS compliance service.
JetNet: Bizav Operators in Buying Mood
JetNet’s results from its quarterly iQ Global Business Aviation Survey, which garnered responses from 506 business aircraft owners and operators in 57 coun
Training and Workforce
Flexjet Adds More Benefits for Frax Customers
Flexjet added two new benefits for its fractional jet owners: a 90-day satisfaction guarantee and an unlimited carry-forward hours program.
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety Adding Global 5000/6000 Sims
With sister company NetJets due to receive Bombardier Global 5000s and 6000s, FlightSafety International is adding flight training for the types at its Col
Bizav Flying Activity Climbs
After posting a slight 0.4-percent drop in April, business aircraft flight activity in the U.S.
New Euro Bizav Insurance Program Offered
FinServe Aviation Insurance introduced an insurance program designed specifically for business aircraft owners and operators in Europe.
Charter & Fractional
Flight Options Launches Phenom 300 Jet Membership
Flight Options launched a new membership program for its Embraer Phenom 300s that combines the advantages of fractional ownership with the flexibility of a
Dassault Falcon EASy II Cockpit Obtains FAA Blessing
On the heels of EASA certification earlier this month, Dassault Falcon received approval from the FAA for EASy II, the French aircraft manufacturer’s next-
GA Safety Lands on NTSB’s ‘Most Wanted List’
“Safety is general aviation’s first priority and, as a result, our industry has taken on a number of initiatives to further reduce general aviation acciden
Charter & Fractional
ACSF Puts Part 135 Accidents Under Microscope
The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) released its updated safety review of the on-demand air charter industry yesterday.
Piper Taps Dow as PiperJet Altair Production Chief
Piper Aircraft named 30-year aerospace veteran Michael Dow as chief of production for the PiperJet Altaire, the company’s in-development single-engine busi
Diamond Gets New Funding for D-Jet Program
Diamond Aircraft appears to have secured new funding that will allow it to resume progress on the single-engine D-Jet program.
Charter & Fractional
Solairus To Open New York Office
Aircraft charter and management firm Solairus Aviation plans to open an East Coast regional office in the New York area.
JetNet’s Crystal Ball Shows $258B in Bizjets by 2020
JetNet released its first 10-year business jet delivery forecast last month, predicting worldwide deliveries of 11,476 new business jets worth $258 billion
Piaggio Breaks Ground on New Production Facility
Piaggio Aero broke ground on June 15 for its new production plant in Villanova D’Albenga, Italy.
Maintenance and Modifications
Redesigned Eclipse PhostrEx Canisters Get FAA Nod
Eclipse Aerospace received FAA approval for its newly redesigned PhostrEx fire-suppression system canister on the Eclipse 500.
Constant Gets STC for GoGo Biz in EMB 135 Shuttle
Cleveland-based Constant Aviation received STC approval for installing the Aircell Cabin Wireless Access Point (CWAP) system, which provides Gogo Biz airbo
ATC
GPS Interference Would Cost U.S. $96 Billion
A study released by the Save Our GPS Coalition warns of “serious repercussions for the U.S.
Regulations and Government
NBAA, AOPA File To Stop Barr Changes
On June 22 NBAA and AOPA filed a formal notice of appeal with the U.S.
Aircraft
Securaplane Li-ion Batteries Selected for G650
Gulfstream Aerospace selected Securaplane’s lithium-ion battery as standard equipment on its new G650.
