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

Simhawk has rebranded to Avmkt to reflect the expanded services it is now offering through its online aviation marketplace. Launched some two years ago to match buyers and sellers of simulator time and training, the company can now connect buyers and sellers of other aviation services such as paint and interiors, avionics upgrades, aircraft maintenance, and crew services.

 


“Working with thousands of Simhawk buyers and sellers over the past few years, we realized that the same challenges existed for pilots, aircraft owners, and operators looking to find and buy the numerous other services that are needed to keep them and their aircraft flying,” said Avmkt founder and CEO Chris Weinberg.

 


In conjunction with the new name, Avmkt has improved its marketplace platform that allows buyers to create a profile of the services that they need, for specific aircraft, so they will be automatically notified whenever a supplier posts an offer. Additionally, aviation suppliers can now post available capacity and directly reach operators of a specific aircraft type or category.

 


Avmkt has a mix of free and paid membership plans available, depending on the service level desired. New buyers who sign up by July 31 will receive a free upgrade to Avmkt Buyer Plus. It is also free for contract/freelance pilots to list themselves for hire on the platform.

Simhawk Rebrands, Expands Online Aviation Marketplace

imhawk has rebranded to Avmkt to reflect the expanded services it is now offering through its online aviation marketplace.

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