Latest from Chad Trautvetter
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk To STC Five-blade Composite Props for KA350
Option offered as part of company’s XP67A Engine+ upgrade
Aircraft
Daher Aims To Launch ‘More Electric’ Airplane in 2027
Company’s next model will likely be hybrid-electric and based off of the TBM 960 or Kodiak 100/900
Regulations and Government
Daher Aircraft Navigates Trump’s Tariffs
Uncertainty is keeping potential buyers and investors on the sidelines
Aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft Revamps IQ App, Adds Pro Subscription
App has a cleaner and more streamlined user interface
Aircraft
Daher Upgrades Kodiaks, Sees Higher Deliveries for 2025
Added features include PlaneSync and LED exterior lighting
Aircraft
Epic Unveils E1000 AX with Garmin Autothrottle and Autoland
Variant includes more than 25 new features and eight new paint schemes
Regulations and Government
Viola Takes the Helm at GAMA
He most recently led Vertical Aviation International and succeeds Pete Bunce
Maintenance and Modifications
StartStick GPU Powers Charity's Aviation Missions
Portable ground power units help keep nonprofit's aircraft going
Aircraft
Argus: Business Aircraft Flying Climbs in February
Activity buoyed by Asia-Pacific, South America, and Africa as Europe and North America see declines
Airports
Orlando Readies for Advanced Air Mobility Service in 2027
City officials and FBOs pave the way to build infrastructure for eVTOL operations
Engines
GE Catalyst Turboprop Engine Gets FAA Nod
Powerplant is 18% more fuel efficient than others in the 1,200- to 1,400-shp class
Airports
FBO Chains Working To Build Vertiports for eVTOL Ops
City-center eVTOL landing sites could be as small as one acre
Airports
Orlando Readies for Advanced Air Mobility Takeoff
eVTOL air service seen as a regional solution for Central Florida
Aircraft
First Flight-test HondaJet Echelon Begins To Take Shape
Aircraft wing assembly is coming together in anticipation of first flight next year
Aircraft
Seaplane Industry Sets Course for Sustainable Revival
There’s no shortage of a need for aircraft that can take off and land on water, supporters say
Fuel
EBAA Demands Clear Plan for SAF Book-and-claim in Europe
Accounting process could help to speed up adoption of sustainable aviation fuel, says coalition
Aircraft
End of an Era as the Last G650 Rolls Off Production Line
Iconic ultra-long-range business jet will be succeeded by the G800
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Airbus Inks Connectivity Deal with Gogo/SD for ACJ Operators
Agreement covers Gogo’s air-to-ground and satellite airborne connectivity solutions
Avionics
Collins Unveils Pro Line 21 Upgrade for Cessna CJs, XLS+
Added features include CPDLC, ADS-B In weather, and enhanced connectivity
Maintenance and Modifications
Drones Could be Used For Airliner Preflight Checks
Working with NASA, company successfully tested autonomous inspection system on Boeing aircraft
Aircraft
Daher TBM, Kodiak Turboprop Deliveries Soar 11% in 2024
U.S. customer base continues to play a prominent role for company's turboprop singles
Aircraft
Preowned Gulfstream Bizjet Sales Climb 20% in 2024
G550 was the top seller in the used Gulfstream marketplace among the 10 models tracked
Aircraft
Business Aircraft Flying Soars Higher in December
Strong North American market boosts overall activity
Regulations and Government
Former Bizjet Escrow Exec Sentenced in Drug Scheme
Judge gives sentence of 16 years in federal prison
Aircraft
Gulfstream Fleet Grows in Fertile Middle East
More than 120 of the OEM's jets are now based in the region
Fuel
Blog: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Messaging Needs a Reboot
Green marketing for aircraft biofuels doesn't resonate with a conservative audience
Aircraft
Argus: Bizav Flying Maintains Altitude in November
North America activity dipped more than expected, but Europe stabilized
Charter & Fractional
Report Gives Insight into Charter User Habits, Purchases
More than 1,000 respondents provided input for this fourth-annual edition
Charter & Fractional
Royal Jet Adds Charter Base in Malaysia
Company spreads wings in Asia-Pacific region
Training and Workforce
With Retirement, CAE To Be Parent-less
CEO Marc Parent to retire from aviation and defense training provider in August 2025
