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
Safety
Aircare Adds Enhanced Hypoxia Training at U.S. Centers
The enhanced training course combines classroom instruction on high-altitude physiology with practical training using a hypoxia training platform.
Pre-owned Bizjet Transactions Rise in First Quarter
Meanwhile, business jet inventory finished the quarter at 11.2 percent of the active fleet for sale, essentially unchanged from a year ago.
Charter & Fractional
HNA Launches General Aviation Portal in China
“Air Community” has the largest network of business jet and helicopter charters, industrial parks and flight training centers, among other services.
Aircraft
Pilatus PC-12 NG Deliveries Rise 30 Percent
Notably, the general aviation unit accounted for 55.6 percent of total revenues at the company—its largest share since 2012, Pilatus said.
Avionics
L3's CRT-to-LCD Retrofit Approved for Legacy Bizcraft
Besides improved reliability, the displays have lower power requirements and can achieve a reduction in weight per cockpit of up to 20 to 25 pounds.
Aircraft
Dassault Could Launch New Falcon Jet Later This Year
“We are now readying the launch of a new Falcon jet, which will offer characteristics determined by our market studies and technological capabilities.”
Aircraft
As Deliveries Climb, Gulfstream Bucks Industry Trend
Thanks to the more favorable mix at Gulfstream, first-quarter revenues soared to $2.074 billion, while profits climbed $111 million, to $443 million.
Aircraft
HondaJet Goes the Distance En Route to Panama Airshow
N250SS made one stop at Miami Executive Airport on the trip from its base in North Carolina, to Panama.
Aircraft
Embraer To Assemble Bulk of Legacy 450/500s in Florida
This would mirror the decision announced in 2015 that it would assemble all Phenoms at the Melbourne, Florida plant.
Aircraft
With Bizjet Pricing Still Soft, Embraer Stresses Value
It cited MGM trading in its fleet of “Brand X” airplanes late last year for two Embraer Lineages after being pitched on their value proposition.
Airports
Falcon Aviation Opens Heliport at Dubai's DWC Airport
Falcon initially envisions demand for five movements a day and will have two helicopters available for charter.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation: 1Q King Air Shipments Fall, Jets Flat
First-quarter revenues at Textron Aviation skidded $121 million from a year ago, to $970 million, in part to lower King Air volumes,
Safety
AviationManuals and Fireside Team Up on Emergency Response
Partnership will allow the companies to provide collaborative ERP manuals and services, with each of them focusing on their core strengths.
Maintenance and Modifications
Advent Completes eABS Tests on PC-12, Nears STC Nod
During the trialls, stopping distances were reduced by an average of 24 percent, while landing rolls were shortened by an average of 26 percent.
European Bizav Traffic Soars 8% in March
All fleet categories—business jets, turboprops and pistons —experienced increased activity last month versus a year ago.
Sporty's Enhances Takeoff App with New Features, More Content
Newly added features include a widget for quick access to the latest stories and 3D touch shortcuts.
Aircraft
Quest Kodiak Lands EASA Nod, Brazilian Dealer
The Quest Kodiak 100 will be sold and supported in Europe by dealer Rheinland Air Service in Germany.
Avionics
Jeppesen Expands Garmin Pilot Wireless Data Capability
Pilots using the GTN 650/750 or the G1000 NXi i with Flight Stream 510 can now wirelessly transfer Jeppesen terminal charts.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation High School A&P Students To Intern at Daher
They will work as apprentices in either the maintenance or avionics shops at the turboprop OEM’s U.S. headquarters.
Aircraft
HondaJet Dazzles in Sun at Florida Airshow
The jet has ramp appeal and is appearing in the daily airshows.
Scheme Designers Turns 20, Hosts SNF Scavenger Hunt
Company has worked with more than 12,000 aircraft owners and businesses in some 140 countries to design customized aircraft paint schemes since 1997.
Aircraft
Daher Launches TBM 910 at Sun ’n‘ Fun 2017
he new model is priced at $3.919 million and incorporates the next-generation Garmin G1000NXi integrated flight deck.
Aircraft
Piper Unveils New Interior, Propeller Options for M600
An M600 with these enhancements will go on a European tour after making its debut at the Aero Friedrichshafen show later this week.
FBOs
Signature Enhances Loyalty Program for Avgas Customers
Under its upgraded plan, pilots are now rewarded with 10 Signature TailWins rewards points for every gallon of 100LL purchased.
Aircraft
Embraer Hands Over First Phenom 100EV
Announced at EAA AirVenture 2016, the 100EV is an upgraded Phenom 100 with Garmin G3000 avionics and more powerful engines.
Aircraft
EliteJets Accepts Milestone 400th Embraer Phenom 300
EliteJets also took delivery of another Phenom 300, S/N 403, on the same day, bringing its all-Embraer fleet to four of the light jets and one Legacy 500.
Sun 'n' Fun 2017 Opens Tomorrow
Numerous safety, education and informational seminars will also be held throughout the week.
Aircraft
Global 7000 Flirts With Mach 1 on Test Flight
The 7,400-nm twinjet is projected to have an Mmo of Mach 0.925.
Avionics
ADS-B Install Demand Could Outstrip Shop Capacity
Duncan said that nearly 11,000 U.S.-based turbine aircraft still need ADS-B, while the total number of all aircraft in the U.S. is around 74,000.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Finalizes Starport Acquisition
StarPort expands Constant's network into the Southeast with a 75,000-sq-ft facility that supports bizjet maintenance, interior, paint and FBO ops.
