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
Aircraft
Cessna Delivers First Citation Latitude in Mexico
This marks the 23rd delivery since the new midsize jet entered service seven months ago.
Aircraft
Pilatus Ships 1,400th PC-12, NG Fleet Passes 1M Hours
The worldwide PC-12 fleet has accumulated more than 5.6 million total flight hours.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Business Aviation Expands Data Network in Canada
The expansion adds an hour of air-to-ground connectivity on the eastern seaboard of North America and in central Canada.
FBOs
Ross Aviation Acquires Six Former Landmark FBOs
Facilities include the six FBOs that the U.S. DOJrequired Signature Flight Support to divest as part of its recent acquisition of Landmark Aviation.
Charter & Fractional
Skyjet Adds Instant Private Jet Booking to Website
Skyjet Max fleet are available for booking instantly since there are no wait times to obtain quotes and no need for jet owner approvals.
Charter & Fractional
Meridian Preps for Hayward FBO Opening in September
Its new West Coast facility will include a 6,300-sq-ft FBO terminal and offices, a 30,000-sq-ft hangar and a 3.5-acre ramp.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G280 Logs Speed Record En Route to London
Super-midize jet completed the 3,377-nm/6,254-km journey in exactly seven hours, at an average speed of Mach 0.82.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Offers No-cost Aircraft STC Resource
Book includes a section on importing and exporting aircraft and an explanation of the process of obtaining an STC.
Rotorcraft
New Helicopter Training and R&D Center Opens in Canada
R&D will focus on human factors research in areas such as aircrew health monitoring and helmet fatigue.
Aircraft
Flaris Starts FJ33 Runs as LAR 01 Nears First Flight
During a static test run earlier this month, the engine control was positively checked throughout the whole power range
Regulations and Government
Forum Seeks To Unlock Switzerland's Bizav Potential
Business aviation accounts for more than 17,000 direct and indirect jobs in the country, of which more than 6,000 are in manufacturing.
Airports
AsBAA Makes Headway on Bizav Access at Hong Kong's HKIA
Agreement reach by AsBAA and HKIA officials allows certain remote-stand maintenance tasks for MROs in Hong Kong.
Airports
MAC Jets FBO Opens at Maine's Portland Jetport
Its new FBO complex is the only operation on the south side of the airport field, allowing for easier access to major highways.
Aircraft
Global Jet Capital Bullish on Bizjet Growth in India
Over the last decade, 70 new midsize to large-cabin business jets worth around $3.5 billion were delivered to customers in India.
Aircraft
Dassault Lands FAA Approval for Flagship Falcon 8X
U.S. certication comes just two days after the French aircraft manufacturer announced European approval for the ultra-long-range trijet.
Engines
Dallas Airmotive Launches Online Resource for TFE731
Site provides operators with professional advice, as well as tips and tricks for the service and support of their TFE731 engines
Aircraft
NARA Brokers/Dealers Dominate Used Bizjet Transactions
Members now represent half of the pre-owned business jet transaction market, even though they represent just 5 percent of some 1,000 aircraft brokers.
Airports
Arguments Heard in East Hampton Airport Curfew Appeal
Central issue in the case is whether the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (ANCA) continues to apply at the airport.
Regulations and Government
Bolen Leads Panel on Expanding Genav in China
Event brought together senior officials from China's CAAC and the U.S. FAA, as well as the Shanghai Airport Authority, and industry leaders.
Aircraft
Milestone 7,000th Cessna Citation Delivered to NetJets
Model is also the first Citation Latitide for the fractional aircraft provider.
Aircraft
Falcon 8X Gets European Nod; U.S. FAA Approval Pending
Derived from the Falcon 7X, the 6,450-nm 8X was unveiled at EBACE 2014 and first flew on Feb. 6, 2015.
North American Bizav Flying Bounces Back in May
Flying last month surged 2.2 percent from a year ago—a full percentage point above the firm’s forecast.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hartzell Five-blade Prop OK'd with Finnoff PC-12 Upgrade
Its swept blades increase aircraft performance and reduce flyover and cabin noise, Hartzell said.
Charter & Fractional
OneJet Expanding Per-seat Bizjet Service at KPIT
The company now plans to add 10 more nonstop destinations from Pittsburgh, deployed in a metered sequence over the next two years.
Aircraft
Cessna Powers On First Citation Longitude
Milestone comes three weeks after the company successfully mated the wing and fuselage of the first Longitude.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Airbus To Dispose of All Shares in Dassault Aviation
Offering to institutional investors was also priced at €950 per share via a zero coupon bond due in 2021.
Aircraft
Nextant, Constant Hosting Beechjet Ops Conference
Conference will cover NextGen mandates, Pro Line 21 cockpit upgrade, lessons learned in engine overhaul and Beechjet systems troubleshooting strategies.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Opens New Product Support Distribution Center
Savannah, Ga. facility is home to more than 300 employees and houses more than $1.6 billion in spare parts for Gulfstreams.
Aircraft
Western Aircraft Gives New Life To Pilatus PC-12
Company is first Pilatus-authorized service center in the U.S. to complete a life extension program on a Pilatus PC-12.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Textron Aviation Installs First AeroWave System in CJ3
AeroWave service plans are “low cost and easy to understand,” with billing based on hours of use rather data consumed.
