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
FAA Puts New Emphasis on Reducing Takeoff Excursions
Two-thirds of takeoff excursions are overruns, and turboprops are involved in the largest percentage of takeoff excursions, followed closely by jets.
Safety
Aero-Photos Opts for Wyvern Exact UAV Audit
Exact program helps UAV end-users make informed decisions about the quality and safety commitment of UAV operators.
Avionics
Gogo Biz Partners with App Developers
Starting in the fourth quarter, the ATG 1000 will support the Garmin Pilot, JetFuelX and FltPlan Go apps.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Hits 10,000th YTD Flight in Record Time
This accomplishment comes on the heels of a 23-percent rise in global flight traffic in the first half.
Aircraft
Brexit Jitters Stall Some Jet Sales at Gulfstream
But prospects are still good and the continued solid U.S. economy and quick stock market recovery calmed nerves of potential buyers.
Rotorcraft
Coptersafety To Expand Helo Training Center in Helsinki
Company announced an order for five new level-D flight simulators and the construction of a new flight training center.
Aircraft
Daher Offers Quick-change Lav for TBM 900/930s
The “Elite Privacy” configuration, available starting next year, integrates a lavatory area in the TBM’s aft fuselage.
Avionics
Pro Star Offers ADS-B Solution for Jets with Primus II
STC covers most business aircraft with Honeywell Primus II radio suites, as well as Honeywell SPZ-8000, Primus 1000 and 2000 flight control
Martin Mars Makes a Big Splash at AirVenture 2016
The massive airplane is parked near the EAA Seaplane Base on Lake Winnebago, just a few miles east of the main fly-in grounds.
Aircraft
Quest Aircraft Completes Phase I Expansion in Idaho
The new building addition expands floor space by 27,000 sq ft, bringing the current building to 110,000 sq ft.3
Regulations and Government
Baldwin Teams with FAA, Mitre on Safety Data Sharing
Objective is to make aviation safety and reporting flight data monitoring data sharing easy and seamless, company said.
Jeppesen Terminal Charts Added to Garmin Pilot iOS App
Jeppesen terminal charts can now be viewed within Garmin Pilot from the charts page and in split screen mode alongside the moving map.
ATC
TAG Aviation Spain Obtains RNP1 Approval
To get approved, TAG Aviation’s Spanish flight center had to ensure all of its aircraft and crews are compliant with RNP requirements.
Aircraft
New Eclipse 'Canada' To Have More Performance, Range
The twinjet will also have an integrated Garmin G3000 suite and flat-rated Pratt & Whitney Canada PW615 turbofans.
UBS Bizjet Market Index Inches Upward
This month the index came in at 31, up two points from the firm’s previous survey but still below 50, indicating a continued weak market.
Airports
FAA To Change Runway Conditions Reporting on October 1
Actual runway conditions will be communicated to pilots in terms that directly relate to the way a particular aircraft is expected to perform.
Firm Aims To Help Lower Bizjet Operating, Mx Costs
For a fixed monthly fee, Jet Auditors will review invoices and advise clients on ways to lower costs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Mobile Bizjet Mx Fleet Marks Milestone
Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Customer Response Teammobile fleet has now performed more 4,000 maintenance events since its launch in 2013.
Regulations and Government
FAA Rescinds Ban on U.S. Aircraft, Pilots in Turkey
The FAA said it would review this position by August 15.
Aircraft
Sukhoi Introduces SSJ100 Variant for Sports Team Travel
Concept is enhanced by medical and IT solutions to reduce jet lag, hypoxia, dehydration, stress on the body and aerophobia.
Aircraft
Piaggio Taps Al Saif as Mideast Sales Agent
Al Saif Group also converted an option for a second Avanti EVO in medevac configuration to be delivered next year.
Regulations and Government
EVO Assists G650ER Operator in 1st Part 91 Polar Flight
The G650ER flew from New York’s Stewart International Airport to Beijing, China, along Polar Route 3 early last month.
Argus: Bizav Flying in North America Soars in June
All operational categories saw gains last month, with the Part 135 charter segment once again leading in activity, gaining 2.7 percent.
Safety
Registration Opens for Annual Bizav Safety Standdown
The seminar is open to all aviation professionals regardless of aircraft operated and is free of charge for attendees, but space is limited.
Aircraft
Nextant 400XT/XTi Program Reaches 'Tipping Point'
Approximately one of every five Beechjet 400/400XPs have been, or are contracted to be, remanufactured as a Nextant 400XT/XTi.
Regulations and Government
BBGA Urges UK To Maintain EU Aviation Legislation
BBGA will be formally writing to the DfT and UK Government Ministers this week, urging that British aviation interests must be safeguarded.
Aircraft
Quest Taps Aviation Unlimited as Kodiak Dealer
Long-time aviation company will sell and service Kodiaks in Eastern Canada.
UBS Bizjet Market Index Flatlines at Low Level
Latest monthly business jet market index remains at 29, its lowest level since early 2009.
Aircraft
AirSprint Inks $198M Deal for Embraer Legacy 450s
Deliveries of the fly-by-wire midsize jets to AirSprint will begin as soon as the aircraft is awarded type certification by Transport Canada.
Bizav Flying in Europe Falls Slightly in June
Fewer piston and turboprop flights led to the overall decline.
