Chad Trautvetter
Online Editor
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
FutureFlight
Safran Turbogenerator To Power Electra's Full-scale HeSTOL Prototype
Electra has selected a 600-kilowatt turbogenerator from Safran to provide electrical power for its HeSTOL prototype that is expected to fly in 2025.
Environment
Barriers Snarl Connected Data's Full Sustainability Potential
Data is an easy way to boost airlines' sustainability efforts, but regulations and pilot unions could prevent this effort from reaching its full potential.
Engines
GE Aerospace To Collaborate with Canada Research Council
GE and the National Research Council of Canada are collaborating on R&D for next-generation aerospace technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Regulations and Government
S.S. White Tapped for Cargo Door Gearing on E-Jets Freighters
Heroux-Devtek chose S.S. White Technologies to provide flexible rotary shafts and 90-degree gearboxes for main deck cargo door drives on E-Jet Freighters
Engines
GE, Clemson University Win $10M Ceramics Research Grant
GE Aerospace and Clemson University received a $10 million USAF grant to continue research on advanced ceramic-matrix materials.
Aircraft
Boom Adds Suppliers, Addresses Progress on Overture SSJ
Boom added Aernnova, Leonardo, and Aciturri as aerostructures suppliers for its Overture supersonic airliner.
Maintenance and Modifications
Pratt & Whitney Signs with Awiros on AI Engine Inspection Tool
Pratt & Whitney launched an artificial intelligence-based aircraft engine analysis tool for GTF and V2500 powerplants.
Environment
Parker Aerospace Emerges Even Stronger Post-merger
Parker Aerospace has a broader aircraft systems portfolio after the combination of Parker-Hannifin and Meggitt.
Training and Workforce
CAE Teams with Boeing To Elevate Pilot Training
CAE is now the first authorized Boeing competency-based training and assessment provider.
Environment
Teijin's Tenax Composites Boost Aircraft Efficiency
Teijin’s Tenax carbon-fiber helps aircraft manufacturers improve fuel efficiency today while enabling development of supersonic aircraft of tomorrow.
Aircraft
Goodyear Lands Tire Supply Deal for Airbus A321XLR
Goodyear's Flight Radial Tires will be standard equipment on the Airbus A321XLR when the narrowbody airliner enters service in 2024.
Avionics
Honeywell/Curtiss Wright CVR/FDR Gains New Approvals
The newly approved Honeywell Connecter Recorder-25 cockpit voice and flight data recorder meets the latest EASA requirements for 25-hour voice recording.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Congressional Delegation Makes Big Impression at Airshow
The U.S. has brought the largest-ever congressional delegation to the Paris Airshow to demonstrate the country’s leadership in aerospace.
Engines
Supercomputer Helps GE Aerospace Evaluate Open-fan Engine
GE Aviation is using the Frontier supercomputer to evaluate fluid dynamics of open-fan engines.
Aircraft
Honeywell APU Upgrade for B737s Lowers CO2 Emissions
A high-efficiency upgrade for auxiliary power units on Boeing 737NG and Max airplanes can lower fuel consumption and emissions by about 2 percent each.
Environment
GKN Aerospace Open Global Tech Center in the Netherlands
GKN Aerospace's new Global Technology Center in Hoogeveen will explore lightweight thermoplastic composites and high-power electrical systems.
CRP Tech Showcasing 3D-printed Composite Aero Parts
CRP Technology is displaying functional prototypes of flight-ready, 3D composite parts for the aerospace industry.
Aircraft
Structures Firm Offers Temporary Airbus A380 Hangars
Losberger De Boer offers open-air, temporary Airbus A380 hangars for fleet reintroductions and light maintenance.
Charter & Fractional
JetNet Acquires Business Aviation Data Firm WingX Advance
Aviation intelligence firm JetNet acquired business aviation data provider WingX and said the combination will offer deeper insights into the market.
Charter & Fractional
TAG Aviation Adds Aircraft, Partners with Leon Software
TAG Aviation Europe has added four aircraft in the UK and Switzerland, and partnered with Leon Software to update its operational software.
Aircraft
NetJets Signs $5B Deal for Up To 250 Embraer Praetor 500s
NetJets has signed a $5 billion deal for up to 250 Embraer Praetor 500 midsize jets along with “comprehensives services and support.”
Charter & Fractional
Berkshire's NetJets, FlightSafety Soar in First Quarter
Bershire Hathaway aviation services companies NetJets and FlightSafety International saw revenues soar 18.8 percent in the first quarter.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Reducing Debt Load with $100M Loan Prepayment
By making a $100 million prepayment, Gogo is reducing its long-term debt to $612.3 million and saving about $8.5 million annually in interest charges.
Aircraft
CenTex King Air 350/360 Halo Mod Ups Weight, Safety
The CenTex Aerospace Halo 350 mod for Beechcraft King Air 350/360s increases max takeoff weight by 950 pounds and adds new safety systems.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G500 Makes Aero Friedrichshafen Debut
The Gulfstream G500 is on display at the Aero Friedrichshafen show, marking the type's German airshow debut.
Aircraft
Piper M-Class Turbines Get SAF Nod
The Piper Meridian/M500 and M600/SLS turboprop singles are now approved to use up to a 50 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend.
Aircraft
Bombardier Smart Link Plus OK'd for Challengers, Globals
Transport Canada, EASA, and the FAA have OK'd installation of Smart Link Plus health monitoring systems on most Bombardier Challengers and Globals.
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety Revs Up Sim Graphics with Unreal Engine
The Unreal Engine 3D creation tool is now being used to provide photorealistic details for FlightSafety International's flight simulators.
Regulations and Government
AviationManuals Named Guernsey 2-REG Trusted Vendor
AviationManuals status as a trusted vendor for the Guernsey aircraft registry helps its clients speed up processing times for aircraft registration.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
MySky Relocating EMEA Headquarters to Dubai
Business aviation spend management platform MySky is relocating its EMEA headquarters from Geneva to Dubai.
