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

Signal Aviation Services, the FBO at Lebanon (N.H.) Municipal Airport, was purchased on Tuesday by long-time employees Greg Soho and Jason Archambeault and has been rebranded as Granite Air Center. The new owners are planning several improvements and upgrades at the facility, including a refreshing of the FBO’s interior elements. They are also planning to purchase a new de-icer, crew car, courtesy van and ground power unit. Granite Air offers heated hangar space, catering, rental cars and Part 145 repair station maintenance.

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

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2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

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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.

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Curt Epstein

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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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.

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