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
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.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Earnings Soar 19% Despite Weaker Revenues
Earnings boosted by lower subcontracting expense and a decline in losses from aircraft impairments and dispositions at the fractional provider.
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety's G650 Sim Now Online at F'boro Center
The pilot training is provided using the fifth G650 simulator built by FlightSafety International.
Aircraft
HondaJet To Make Dual Airshow Debuts in April
Light jet will make first first appearances at both the Sun ’n’ Fun International Fly-In in Florida and at ABACE 2017 in China.
Airports
Slots To Be Required for Bizav at Toronto Pearson
Arrival and departure slots for business and general aviation operations being enacted at Toronto airport during runway rehabilitation project.
Security
Bizav Not Affected by TSA's Large-electronics Ban
According to Flight Service Bureau, private and charter flights on business aircraft are exempt from the TSA directive.
Safety
LOC-I, Runway Excursions Top NBAA's 2017 Safety List
Topics were identified via a data-driven review by the NBAA Safety Committee as primary risk-mitigation targets for all business aircraft operators.
Aircraft
Bizjet Optimism Not Yet Resulting in Actual Improvement
Despite the UBS business jet index being at a post-recession high, market fundamentals remain “relatively weak.”
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Fields Third Flight-test Longitude
The twinjet—registered as N702GL—reached an altitude of 13,600 feet and speeds up to 256 knots during the maiden flight.
Argus: U.S. Bizav Flying Up, but Part 91 Lags
Business aircraft flight activity in North America rose 1.3 percent year-over-year last month, despite this February being one day shorter than last year.
Charter & Fractional
Elit’Avia Celebrates 10 Years, Expands Fleet
Elit’Avia holds air operator certificates (AOCs) in EU member states Slovenia and Malta, and has an office in Atlanta.
