Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;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&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;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.

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John Winant, 85, president of NBAA from 1971 to 1986 and a “critical player in the evolution of business aviation,” died on January 13. “It would be difficult to overstate the importance of John Winant in the development of business aviation in the U.S. and around the world,” said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen. “John was respected and trusted by aviation professionals, company executives, Cabinet secretaries and elected officials. His integrity, knowledge, dedication and gentle nature made him an extraordinarily effective advocate for our community.” Winant was first elected to NBAA’s board of directors in 1957. He was appointed its first full-time staff president in 1971. Under Winant’s direction, NBAA grew from 824 member companies to almost 3,000 and the association’s annual meeting and convention became one of the biggest aviation events in the world. In 1981 he was instrumental in bringing together other business aviation associations from around the world to form IBAC. Winant is survived by his wife, Kathryn, two children and five grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

John H. Winant 1923-2008

John Winant, 85, president of NBAA from 1971 to 1986 and a “critical player in the evolution of business aviation,” died on January 13.

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