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
FAA: Use Constant Descents for Nonprecision Apps
The FAA recently issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO 09011) to provide guidance for Part 121 and 135 operators about the importance of using a consta
Bizjet Recovery Still ‘Far Off,’ Says J.P. Morgan
Pre-owned business jet inventories are stabilizing, but recovery of the business aircraft industry “still looks far off,” according to a recently released
AOPA, EAA Teaming To Protect General Aviation
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) said last week that they will be collaborating on issues and
ATC
Weather Offices at ATC Centers Could Close
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association is panning the Commerce Department’s proposal–released on Thursday–to close the National Weather Service c
More Cuts Coming at Hawker Beech, Cessna
Wichita is bracing for more job cuts at Cessna Aircraft and temporary furloughs at Hawker Beechcraft.
Safety
PC-12, CRJ200 in Near Ground Collision at CLT
The NTSB is investigating a runway incursion that occurred last Friday morning at Charlotte (N.C.) Douglas International Airport involving a PC-12 turbopro
Bizav Deliveries Will Recover in ’12
The Teal Group’s 19th annual Business Jet Overview indicates that business aircraft have been hit harder by the economic crisis than any other aerospace ma
New owner for Piper Aircraft; business to stay in Florida
American Capital on May 1 sold its entire stake in Vero Beach, Fla.-based Piper Aircraft to Imprimis, a corporate finance and investment management firm th
Regulations and Government
NTSB Expands Release of Accident Public Dockets
The NTSB yesterday began to release all accident investigation public dockets to its public Web site in accordance with the NTSB Freedom of Information Act
Regulations and Government
Emissions Plans Could Hobble Bizav, de Decker Says
Conklin & de Decker cofounder and president Bill de Decker is warning that the proposed
Flight Activity Stabilizing, Says ARG/US
Although business aircraft flight activity in April declined 18.8 percent year-over-year, it was down just 1.86 percent compared with March, according to A
Avionics
Global Vision Coming into Focus
Bombardier’s new Global Vision flight deck successfully completed its power-on test and is on target for its first flight on a Global Express XRS this sum
Aircraft
Emivest To Restart SJ30 Deliveries
Emivest Aerospace appears to be getting the SJ30 light jet program back on track since deliveries stalled more than a year-and-a-half ago.
Environment
Conklin Unveils CO2 Calculator
Conklin & de Decker developed a new carbon dioxide calculator for business aircraft.
Environment
Honeywell To Test Biofuel in APUs, Engines
Honeywell Aerospace is gearing up for biofuel tests on its APUs and engines this summer in a bid to stay ahead of the alternative fuel push.
Airbus Seeks $60M in Dispute with HBC
In Hawker Beechcraft’s (HBC) 10-Q quarterly report, the company revealed that it is engaged in a dispute with Airbus over manufacture of Hawker airframe co
Regulations and Government
Natca/FAA Dispute To Go to Mediation
The Obama Administration will appoint two mediators to resolve the long-simmering contract dispute between the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
Mayors Send GA Plea to Obama
Seventy mayors and county executives last month sent a letter to President Obama outlining the importance of general aviation to small towns and local econ
Charter & Fractional
Greenjets Offers Bizjet Flight Sharing Plan
West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Greenjets last month launched a shared-ride charter jet membership service as a more environmental and economical way to use pr
Regulations and Government
Aircraft Sales Tax Exemption Bill Fails
A 21-day sales tax exemption provision for out-of-state residents bringing newly purchased aircraft into Florida failed to pass the Florida Legislature las
Charter & Fractional
JetChoice Files Chapter 7
JetChoice, a Little Canada, Minn.-based membership charter company, voluntarily filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy (liquidation) last month.
ATC
ATC System Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
Web applications used in supporting FAA ATC systems are not properly secured to prevent attacks or unauthorized access, warns a report from the DOT Inspect
Safety
FAA-Industry Safety Program Needs Work, DOT Says
A recent DOT Inspector General audit of the FAA aviation safety action program (ASAP) said the agency is not realizing the full benefits of the program.
Regulations and Government
GA Groups Hail Amendment To Limit TSA
NBAA, EAA, AOPA, GAMA, NATA and the Airports Council International have come together to support an amendment penned by Rep.
UBS: Bizjet Market On Road To Stabilization
UBS Investment Research’s business jet survey released on Tuesday shows that the market index increased to 35 this month, the fourth consecutive move highe
Aircraft
Phenom 100 Gets EASA Approval, New Seats
Embraer’s Phenom 100 entry-level jet received EASA certification in late April.
Aircraft
First Phoenix Exec CRJ Nears Delivery
Dubai-based Project Phoenix planned to deliver its first executive-configured CRJ conversion to owner Ritz Pacific by the end of last month.
Aircraft
Falcon Demo Aircraft Equipped with EVAS
EVASWorldwide, distributor of the Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS), has finalized an agreement with Dassault Falcon to equip all of the manufacture
Aircraft
Citation Mustang Logs 200 Deliveries
Cessna Aircraft last month delivered the 200th Citation Mustang, with the entry-level jet going to Honolulu-based Maritime Air Charters.
