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
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.
Rotorcraft
Bell Training Facility in Spain to Open by Year-end
Center is designed to serve the training needs of European customers, beginning with pilot training on the Bell 429.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NBAA Event To Delve Into Bizcraft Ownership, Ops Setups
Conference will be held on the eve of the NBAA Convention on October 30 and 31 in Orlando, Florida.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
USAIG Chief McKay To Retire; Brogan Named as Successor
David McKay launched USAIG’s business aviation safety initiatives Performance Vector and Performance Vector Plus.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Constant Aviation To Develop STCs for Gogo Biz 4G
Company will develop solutions for the Embraer ERJ-145 Shuttle, Legacy 600/650 and Phenom 300, as well as the Gulfstream GV.
Jet Segment Boosts European Bizav Flying in September
Thanks to 4-percent growth in the business jet segment, business aviation departures in Europe last month climbed 1.4 percent from a year ago.
Aircraft
Right on Time, Cessna Citation Longitude Takes Flight
Longitude's flaps, landing gear, pressurization systems, stability and control were tested during the two-hour two-minute maiden flight.
Fuel
Air BP, RocketRoute Develop Fuel App for GA Operators
App provides online access to a worldwide network of aviation fuel locations and payment methods, as well as purchase carbon emissions offsets.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Matchmaking Firm Aims To Increase Bizjet Co-ownership
Company teamed with aviation experts in legal, tax, management and maintenance to develop a turnkey co-ownership program that mitigates risks.
Aircraft
HUD/EVS for Midsize Legacys Gets Trio of Approvals
Operators equipped with the HGS/EVS system can fly specially approved approaches at airports around the world and use lower approach minimums.
Aircraft
Embraer Flies First U.S.-assembled Legacy 450
Including the Phenom 100 and 300, the Legacy 450 is the third business jet model to be assembled at the company’s recently expanded Melbourne facility.
