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
Accidents
One Killed in Challenger 300 In-flight Upset
The NTSB is looking into a "reported trim issue" that occurred before Challenger 300 N300ER experienced an in-flight upset that killed a passenger.
Rotorcraft
Enstrom Helicopter Builds Back Better
Under new ownership, Enstrom Helicopter has restarted its production line and has several upgrades in the works.
Aircraft
AAIB Issues Safety Guidance in Wake of CL604 Flap Mishap
The UK AAIB is urging life limits for four relays and reassessment of the 600-series Challenger flap system following an uncommanded flap extension event.
Aircraft
Duncan Completes First 7,500-landing Inspection on CL300
Duncan Aviation has completed its first 7,500-landing inspection for a Bombardier Challenger 300, in conjunction with an interior and paint refurb project.
Charter & Fractional
Constant Aviation Now Under Flexjet's Wing
Constant Aviation will be folded under sister company Flexjet as the fractional provider's in-house maintenance department.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Teams Up with Marshall Univ at WAI Conference
Embraer is coexhibiting with Marshall University at the 2023 Women in Aviation International Confernce to highlight the OEM's support of a new AMT program.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets, Pilot Union Start Midterm Negotiations on Pay
The NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots is imploring NetJets to increase pilot pay to become more competitive with the airlines.
Maintenance and Modifications
AviationManuals Launches Part 135 Digital Record System
An electronic manual recordkeeping system from AviationManuals meets FAA Part 135 requirements for digital records management.
Environment
Global Aerospace Offers Sustainability Path with 4Air
In a tie-up with 4Air, aviation insurer Global Aerospace is now offering a range of sustainability programs for its clients.
FBOs
Aviation Training Lab To Address MRO/FBO Skills Gap
An aviation technical training lab set to open at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport this summer will teach MRO and FBO skills.
Daher To Buy French Aero Manufacturing Services Firm
In a deal announced on February 7, Daher will buy France-headquartered aerospace manufacturing services company Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vision Aircraft Records Launches Mx Hub Software
New software from Vision Aircraft Records allows users to securely access and share airctaft maintenance records.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Donating Flight Time To Benefit Child Foundation
Flexjet is donating flight hours that will be auctioned or raffled at this weekend's Naples Winter Wine Festival to benefit an educational group for kids.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Global Jet Capital Exceeds $3.5B in Aircraft Financing
Just nine years after its founding, Global Jet Capital has surpassed $3.5 billion in financing to users of new and preowned business jets.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
VIP Completions 'Flying Showroom' To Debut at NBAA Forum
VIP Completions' "flying showroom" Falcon 2000 will make its public debut at the NBAA Regional Forum at Miami-Opa Locka on February 8.
Avionics
Garmin GFC 600 Autopilot Gets FAA Nod for King Air 200s
The Garmin GFC 600 digital autopilot that can now be installed in King Air 200s adds features such as level mode and under/overspeed protection.
Airports
Myairops, Spire Global Expand Partnership with Wx Data
Myairops is adding Spire Weather data to its aviation platform to provide users with better situational awareness and insights at airports.
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Insider Adds 30 More AOG Shops to MRO Quote Platform
The number of business aviation service suppliers on aircraft maintenance quote platform MRO Insider grew to 450 with the addition of 30 more AOG providers
Aircraft
Gulfstream G700s on World Tour Smash 25 Speed Records
The first two production G700s broke 25 speed records during Gulfstream's just-completed world tour of the new ultra-long-range twinjet.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace Deliveries Set To Take Off in 2023
Gulfstream Aerospace delivered 120 jets in 2022 and is projecting 145 aircraft shipments this year, rising to 170 in 2024.
Aircraft
Dassault Falcon 10X Cabin Racks Up More Kudos
The Chicago Athenaeum Award for Good Design has been awarded to Dassault Aviation for the cabin design of its flagship Falcon 10X.
Regulations and Government
CBAA Joins Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Task Group
The Canadian Business Aviation Association's participation in an industry-government advanced air mobility task group will help shape priorities for AAM.
Training and Workforce
Aerocor Marks 150th Eclipse 500 Training Event
Las Vegas-area-based Aerocor has completed its 150th Eclipse 500 training, 50 for initial type rating and 100 for recurent training in the very light jet.
Charter & Fractional
ACA Holding Another Action Day To Combat Illegal Charter
Marking the fourth anniversary of Emiliano Sala's death in an illegally chartered flight crash, the ACA will hold its second-annual Fly Legal Day.
Charter & Fractional
Private Jet Card, Membership Prices Continue To Climb
Prices for fixed and capped hourly rate jet cards and memberships increased 4.9 percent in the final three months of 2022.
Training and Workforce
NBAA Touts Speakers at 2023 Leadership Conference
A lineup of “preeminent experts” in personal development and management strategies are scheduled as keynote speakers at NBAA's 2023 Leadership Conference.
Aircraft
Falcon Deliveries, Backlog Rise at Dassault Aviation
Dassault saw Falcon deliveries rise modestly in 2022 to 32 units, while the backlog for its business jets climbed nearly 60 percent to 87 aircraft.
Aircraft
Bizav Flying Soars To New High in 2022, Says WingX
Business aircraft flying last year reached a new record but is expected to cool off a bit in 2023, according to WingX Advance.
Environment
4Air Launches Aircraft Emissions Reg Compliance Program
4Air has launched a regulatory monitoring and compliance program to help operators keep up with changing and growing aircraft emissions schemes.
Aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft Delivers Last PC-6 Porter
Pilatus marked the end of a 63-year production run for the PC-6 Porter on Dec. 12, 2022, with the last delivery of the venerable turboprop single.
