Chad Trautvetter
News Editor at AIN
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
Labor Disputes Heat Up at Fractional Operations
NetJets kicks off mediation, while both NetJets and Flexjet have faced union lawsuits.
Edwards Tapped To Head Sales for Aerion Supersonic Jet
Veteran business aviation leader Ernie Edwards is now Aerion's senior vice president and chief commercial officer
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Pilots Picket at Berkshire's Annual Meeting
As a result of prolonged negotiations, 98 percent of the pilots recently voted “no confidence” in NetJets CEO Jordan Hansell.
Charter & Fractional
1Q Revenues Down, Profits Up at NetJets
Decline in NetJets’ fuel surcharge income was substantially offset by lower fuel expense, resulting in a minimal impact on profits.
Charter & Fractional
Aerolineas Ejecutivas Adds Learjet 75s to MexJet Frax Program
MexJet fractional program allows customers to buy a package of 200 flight hours that can be used over a five-year period.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Vice President Fired for Anti-pilot-union Posts
Without knowledge or approval of NetJets, a team member undertook efforts on his own to blog and Tweet about the pilots’ union activities and positions.
Safety
Bizav Operators Warned of Volcanic Ash Risk in Chile
Exposure to volcanic ash can cause damage to both airframe and engine components, notes Jet Support Services.
Charter & Fractional
OneJet Brings Scheduled Bizjet Service to Eastern U.S.
Hawker 400XPs will initially fly scheduled charters serving Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.
Gulfstream Deliveries, Sales Flat in First Quarter
Gulfstream delivered 34 green aircraft during the quarter, one fewer than in the same period a year ago.
NASA: Wing Morphing Trials on GIII Testbed Successful
Technology has the potential to lower fuel burns, reduce airframe weight and cut aircraft noise during takeoffs and landings
Beechcraft Buoys Textron Aviation in First Quarter
Jet deliveries fell by two in first quarter, while turboprop twin deliveries climbed by three.
Training and Workforce
Jeppesen To Supply Pilot Training Materials for Purdue
Jeppesen will provide a customized bundle that includes textbook materials for both private and commercial/instrument pilot training and other elements.
Aircraft
Quest Shows Kodiaks, Nears Composite Float STC
Company’s appearance this week in Lakeland, Fla., comes just one week after the Kodiak made its European airshow debut at Aero Friedrichshafen.
Tampa Bizav Group Reaching Out to SNF Visitors
Exhibit promotes the association and highlight its partnership with the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority.
Aircraft
Embraer Executive Jets Returns to Sun ’n’ Fun Show
Company’s entry-level Phenom 100E and 300 light jets are being showcased.
SkyVector Adds FAA Flight Plan Filing Capability
Preferred and recently-filed routes will also be available and suggested to users before filing.
Aircraft
Electric Reversible Propeller STC'd for Aviat Husky
Available for retrofit or as a factory option, the $30,000 system is being demonstrated by the company on a float-equipped Husky this week.
Aircraft
Cessna Caravan Gets New Interior, Celebrates 30 Years
The new interiors, which improve cabin comfort and functionality, are immediately available and customer deliveries have begun.
Aircraft
Mooney Reveals M10 to U.S. Market
M10T is a fixed-gear, composite trainer; M10J has more luxury, amenities and a higher-horsepower engine.
Engines
Superior Developing Gemini Diesel Aircraft Engines
The 100-hp Gemini 100, intended for light sport aircraft, will be the first in the new engine family to be fielded by Superior.
Aircraft
New Piper M-Class Makes Public Debut
Company is displaying production copies of the M350 and M500 at its static display, while the M600 is being represented in mockup form
Maintenance and Modifications
Scheme Designers Again Holds Scavenger Hunt at SNF
The grand prize, a custom desktop aircraft model worth more than $500, will be awarded to the contestant with the most points.
FBOs
Signature Flight Support Hosts Wx Center at SNF 2015
Company partnering with SkyVector to provide flight planning, weather and flight-plan filing for attendees at Sun 'n' Fun Fly-In.
Aircraft
Avidyne Touchscreens Selected for Sun Flyer Trainer
All-electric trainer aircraft to include low-power, high-fidelity touchscreen displays from Avidyne.
Aircraft
One Aviation Provided 'Exit Strategy' for Sikorsky
Eclipse also decided to bring Eclipse 550 fuselage and tail production in-house from Sikorsky subsidiary PZL Mielec.
Avionics
Aspen Avionics Cut Prices for Genav ADS-B IN/OUT Units
Both units can receive ADS-B subscription-free weather and traffic, as well as meets the ADS-B OUT mandate below 18,000 feet.
Aircraft
Sun 'n' Fun Airshow Kicks Off in Florida
More than 500 exhibitors are booked this year and the number of aircraft coming in for the event is estimated at 10,000, ranging from ultralights to jets.
Aircraft
SubSonex Jet To Make Worldwide Debut at SNF 2015
Personal jet will take part in the afternoon aerial display on the opening and closing days of the show
Charter & Fractional
‘Gray Market,’ Austerity Hobbling Air Charter Operators in China
One unidentified Chinese charter operator’s business is down 40- to 50 percent because of the situation.
Training and Workforce
Civil Aviation University of China Opts for FlightSafety King Air Simulator
Level-D-qualified King Air C90GTx full-motion simulator to be used for ab initio pilot training at college.
