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
Executive AirShare Obtains IS-BAO Certification
Extensive audit included the provider’s safety management system, organization, standard operating procedures, training programs and flight operations.
Second-quarter Bizjet Deliveries Won’t Be ‘Impressive’
Some of this reflects product transitions, such as the new Citation X+ and Challenger 350, both of which were certified late in the second quarter.
Embraer Delivers a Better Mix of 29 Bizjets in Second Quarter
Including airliners, Embraer’s firm order backlog was $18.1 billion as of June 30.
Rotorcraft
Bell Helicopter Sister Company TRU Will Manufacture Bell 525 Full-motion Simulator
Simulator will be designed “especially for the unique training requirements and needs of the helicopter pilot.”
Textron Aviation Opens Full Cessna, Beech Lines to Special-mission Market
All 20 current-production aircraft “fit numerous mission profiles,” the company said.
Business Aircraft Brokerage Avpro Opens Chicago Office
New location will help serve Avpro’s growing aircraft brokerage business in the U.S. Midwest.
Aircraft
Sikorsky CH-53K Super Stallion Being Put Through Its Paces before First Flight
Operational service of the mostly composite helicopter, which has been dubbed the “King Stallion,” is expected in 2019.
U.S. Business Aircraft Flying Logs Solid Gains in June
Business aircraft flying in the U.S. rose for the seventh straight month, with activity in June up 3 percent from a year ago.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Euro Air Charter Group Issues Wi-Fi Guidelines
Guidelines are intended to stem Wi-Fi billing surprises to charter clients after the flight.
Hawker 750 with Collins Units Performs EU Flight Demo
This is the first time a high-precision and high-integrity missed approach/departure has been performed in Europe.
Bizjet Deliveries Boosted by Growing North America Demand
Large-cabin jet deliveries are now about 10 percent above the previous peak, climbing 11 percent in the first quarter.
Cessna Aircraft Sister Company Buys Training Center that Specializes in CitationJets
Since it was founded in 1988, ProFlight has trained thousands of pilots and continues to grow.
Gulfstream Aerospace Implements SMS in Its Sales and Marketing Department
Move makes company one of the first business jet manufacturers to implement an SMS for a non-manufacturing or service organization.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aircraft Cabinetry/Interiors Manufacturer Odyssey Aerospace Taps Kempf as Ops Director
Company says Kempf’s expertise and leadership will help itbecome more efficient.
WingX: European Bizav Flying Flat in First Half
There were 67,311 business aviation flights in Europe last month, down 0.9 percent from a year ago.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aviation Director Allegedly Stole $2.7M from Employer
Kevin Boardman allegedly “devised numerous methods to embezzle money from his employer” between 2006 and last year.
Charter & Fractional
Acana and ACSF Team To Raise Air Charter Standards
The two associations are collaborating on the development and implementation of best practices “that will lead the air charter industry.”
NBAA Releases Business Aircraft Transactions Guide
Guide includes background on the most relevant FAA and DOT regulations, federal and state tax issues and aircraft ownership structures.
AirFleet Capital Closes 5,000th General Aviation Aircraft Loan
Company has transacted an average of 250 loans per year for customers purchasing aircraft, from warbirds to turbine business aircraft.
Bingham Leaves Piaggio America in Planned Departure
Departure was delayed until after the company announced the upgraded Avanti Evo at EBACE.
Teal: 13,030 Bizcraft Deliveries over Next 10 Years
Forecast includes 9,361 traditional business jets, 3,132 turboprops and 537 bizliners and regional jet conversions.
Mexico Eases Restrictions on Non-Revenue Bizav Flights
Clarified rules allow operators with aircraft listed on a charter certificate to operate to Mexico as private, non-revenue flights.
Global Aero Offers Subsidized Upset Recovery Training
Calspan training program designed for Global Aerospace customers includes ground school and in-flight simulator training in a modified Learjet.
JetTech Gets STC for Garmin GTN 650/750 Installations in CitationJets
Includes Waas approvals and certifies the aircraft for fully autopilot coupled GPS-LPV approaches.
NBAA Senior Vice President Chris Strong Assumes Conventions and Forums Duties
Strong’s new responsibilities were formerly held by Kathleen Blouin, who stepped down on Monday.
Charter & Fractional
New Air Charter Firm KlasJet Starts Operations
KlasJet launched its operations with a VIP-outfitted Bombardier CRJ200 and Challenger 850.
Bombardier Challenger 350 Gets OK from Transport Canada
Challenger 300 upgrade got the nod from Canadian authorities.
Charter & Fractional
Directional Consolidates Charter Brokering Under Skyjet
Charter broker activities for Directional Aviation’s Sentient Jet, Flexjet and Flight Options brands are consolidated into Skyjet, a new subsidiary.
Aircraft
Cessna Spools Up Citation Latitude Production Line
Assembly of the midsize business jet includes several technological advancements, according to Cessna, such as the use of new automated robotics and ergono
