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
Aircraft
Bombardier Bizjet Deliveries Fall, but Net Orders Rise
For the first nine months, it shipped 109 business jets, compared with 135 in the same time frame last year.
Aircraft
Piaggio Scores Order for Five EVOs from West Coast Firm
The first of the ordered turboprop twins was delivered last week to the John Wayne Airport-headquartered company.
European Bizav Flying Hits the Brakes in October
There were 66,921 business aviation departures in the region in October, down 2.8 percent year-over-year.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Company Introduces Pilot Breathalyzer Tests
West Palm Beach-based Part 135 operator spurred by recent events where private jet pilots were arrested for alcohol usage.
Maintenance and Modifications
C&L Aviation Goes Through Hoops To Get To ‘NBA-A’
Company’s booth has a basketball theme to keep theme with a parody video about its CEO believing they are headed to the NBA, not NBAA show.
FBOs
Miami-based AEG Fuels Pumped Up about Business Aviation Market
Company expanding more into bizav market, with its first initiative being the roll out a credit card for this segment.
Avionics
For Avionica, It’s All About Big Data
Transmitted data is forwarded to any third parties chosen by customers to be processed, analyzed and turned into useful reports.
Aircraft
HyperMach at ‘Pivotal Stage’ for Its Mach 5 Bizjet
Slated for service entry in 2028, the company’s newly renamed HyperStar will have a top speed of Mach 5 at 80,000 feet and 7,000-nm range.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Sabreliner Delivers 45th PC-12 Paint Refurbishment
The milestone aircraft was handed over by the Innova Aerospace subsidiary to its Australia-based owner early last month.
Maintenance and Modifications
Scheme Designers Now Offers 3-D Aircraft Renderings
Photo-realistic renderings allow customers to view all the angles before committing to a paint scheme.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ez Creeper Reduces Scare of Aviation Maintenance Tech Injuries
Company’s $950 creeper increases productivity of aircraft technicians and reduces repetitive stress injuries.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Satcom Direct Launches Onboard Live-stream TV
SD Live allows passengers to stream live television via their own personal electronic devices or the cabin entertainment system anywhere in the world.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hearst To Acquire Mx Tracking Firm CAMP Systems
According to Hearst, this acquisition continues its diversification into data and information-based companies.
Charter & Fractional
Pilots: Flight Ops/Flexjet Not Bargaining in Good Faith
IBT Local 1108 filed a motion for contempt and injunctive relief against Flexjet and Flight Options.
Avionics
MyGoFlight Introduces $10K HUD for Business Aircraft
HUD-LCD180 includes a projection unit, clear glass display combiner and a display processer unit that generates HUD graphics.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Doubles Fleet Size in Just Three Years
The Malta-based company has more than doubled its fleet in three years, going from 32 jets at the end of 2013 to the current 70.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Deliveries Drop Off During 'Production Transition'
However, the company said order intake at Gulfstream was “the strongest third quarter since 2011.”
NBAA 2016, CAN Soiree To Feature Political Duo
James Carville and Mary Matalin will be prominent figures at the NBAA Convention and NBAA/Corporate Angel Network Soiree on November 2.
Avionics
Bizav a 'Focus' Area of Combined Collins-B/E Aerospace
Company eyes market of more than 20,000 business jets, estimating $200,000 to more than $1 million of “opportunity” per aircraft.
Avionics
Satcom Direct Wins FAA PMA, EASA Part 145 Approvals
Company received parts manufacturer approval from the U.S. FAA for its SD WiFi Hub, as well as EASA Part 145 repair station designation.
NBAA/CAN Soiree Adds E-bidding to Auction Fundraiser
Items to be auctioned include two orchestra seats to see Hamilton as part of New York City broadway trip.
Aircraft
End of an Era: Gulfstream To Cease G450 Production in 2018
Move comes as it prepares for service entry of its new fly-by-wire G500 in early 2018, the same time it is scheduled to deliver the final G450.
U.S. Bizav Flying Continues Ascent, Says Argus
Business aircraft flying in the U.S., Caribbean and Canada last month jumped 4.6 percent year-over-year.
Aircraft
Textron: Bizjet Market in Early Stages of Recovery
During the third quarter, Textron Aviation delivered 41 business jets, up four year-over-year.
Aircraft
Pacific Aerospace To Open J-V Assembly Plant in China
Joint venture expects to produce up to 100 P-750 turboprop singles and other PAC models a year from the new Changzhou plant for Chinese customers.
Avionics
ARINCDirect and TrueNorth Partner on Airborne Data Router
Data router integrates connectivity throughout the aircraft, allowing passengers to use their own devices for email, web browsing and video streaming.
Light Jets Lift Latest UBS Bizjet Market Index
The index rose 10 percent from last month, to 34, which is the second sequential increase since it bottomed at a record low of 29 in May.
Regulations and Government
Weight-and-Balance Curtailment Added To iPreFlight App
real-time curtailment feature allows operators to comply with the guidelines in FAA Advisory Circular 120-27E.
Aircraft
Embraer's Large Bizjet Deliveries Climb in 2016
Year-to-date deliveries at the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer are down by just one aircraft from the first three quarters of last year.
