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
MEC Election for NetJets Pilots
After the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) voided the late October MEC elections due to balloting concerns, the NetJets pilots finally were sch
Aircraft
Eclipse Rolls Out Certification Model 500
On December 11 the first Eclipse 500 certification flight-test aircraft, N503EA, rolled out from the start-up manufacturer’s Albuquerque, N.M.
Aircraft
In The Works: Quest Kodiak
Quest Aircraft’s Kodiak turboprop single, which last month neared 100 flight hours, started FAA flight testing in late March.
Aircraft
In The Works: Eclipse 500
The Eclipse 500 program continued to gain steam last month with the successful first flights of the second (N502EA) and third (N504EA) certification flight
Airports
Van Nuys documentary to land at theaters soon
In his producing and directing debut, Brian Terwilliger wanted to make an epic movie about the romance of flying, of all things.
DayJet reveals first plans for air-limo operations
It’s all too easy for industry analysts to say that if the air-limo concept–point-to-point service for the masses–is possible, someone would already have d
Aircraft
Eviation Jets developing a twin-engine Vantage
Details emerged about two more very light jets (VLJs) during last month’s Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in Brazil, a fitting v
Aircraft
Mustang gallops free on 2.5-hour maiden flight
The Cessna Citation Mustang prototype made its first flight from McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita on April 23 at 10:26 a.m.
DayJet plans regional air-limo service
Ed Iacobucci, founder and former chairman of software maker Citrix Systems, on April 25 announced his latest project–regional, per-seat, on-demand air-limo
Aircraft
In The Works: Adam A700
Adam Aircraft’s A700 VLJ is “moving along swiftly,” company president Joe Walker said last month at the NBAA Convention.
Aircraft
In The Works: Diamond D-Jet
First flight of Diamond Aircraft’s D-Jet has apparently slipped from this past October to sometime next year, according to the company’s Web site.
Aircraft
In The Works: Additions and Deletions
For the first time, AIN is identifying which aircraft have been added to or deleted from the “In The Works” charts because of the volume of chang
NIAR facility up and running at full speed
The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), located on the campus of Wichita State University, is now running at full capacity following several l
Jim Schuster charts stable course for Raytheon Aircraft
How has the past year been for Raytheon Aircraft?
It’s been a great year for Raytheon Aircraft.
Aircraft
Pelton leads resurgence at Cessna, eyes growth opportunities
How has this year been for Cessna?
This year has continued to be a growth year for Cessna.
Safety
Aviation software for the really small screen
With Palm- and Windows-based personal digital assistants (PDA) rivaling the capabilities of larger PCs and laptops, it’s no wonder that hundreds of aviatio
Charter & Fractional
NetJets pilots ratify contract
The unionized NetJets pilots, represented by IBT Local 1108, on November 21 overwhelmingly ratified the tentative labor agreement signed on October 8, near
Aircraft
OEMs focus on derivatives, not new models
While the business aviation industry remains healthy and forecasts predict continued growth, the established OEMs announced only incremental product upgrad
Aircraft
Spectrum Aeronautical unveils the newest entry to VLJ market
Start-up Spectrum Aeronautical of Encinitas, Calif., joined the crowded very light jet segment last month when it unveiled a nine-seat, $3.65 million all-c
Aircraft
New Business Airplanes
Adam Aircraft
A700–The A700 is a twinjet derivative of the Englewood, Colo.
Aircraft
Japan to test next-gen SST concept
apan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) plans soon to resume flight tests of a remote-controlled scaled experimental airplane in its quest to develop a
Charter & Fractional
NetJets pilot talks stall, again
Contract talks between NetJets management and pilots broke down once again on September 12, three days shy of a scheduled 30-day marathon bargaining sessio
Business aviation brings help and comfort to Katrina victims
When Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, the business aviation community swung into action to help those affected by the natural disaster.
Regulations and Government
Congress Passes Bill Banning U.S. Participation in EU-ETS
