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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Chad Trautvetter

The FAA released an <a href="http://www.cfmediaview.com/lp1.aspx?v=8_51770412_967_4">Information for Operators</a> (InFO) bulletin about safety management systems (SMS) for general aviation (Parts 91 and 125) operators. It is intended to encourage all business aircraft operators to develop and implement an SMS, as well as provide information to operators of large and jet airplanes on International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) SMS requirements and other additional requirements. The document is advisory only.

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

FAA Releases SMS Guidelines for Bizav Operators

The FAA released an <a href="http://www.cfmediaview.com/lp1.aspx?v=8_51770412_967_4">Information for Operators</a> (InFO) bulletin about safety management

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

News about significant aircraft accidents and information from accident reports.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Former NTSB lead investigator Gregory Feith gave the keynote address

Expert Talks Aviation Safety at NBAA Maintenance Conference

Matt Thurber

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Efforts seem to be accelerating to overhaul this critical safety information system

Notams, Finally Getting Fixed?

Amy Wilder

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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Controllers, pilots, tech all factor in

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