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
NBAA 2017 Bizav Regional Forums Return to Florida, NYC
One-day forums bring together current and prospective business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and other industry personnel.
Training and Workforce
Last Call for 2016 Corporate Aviation Scholarship Apps
The scholarship awards ceremony will be held on November 2 during the 70th Annual NBAA Convention in Orlando, Fla.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Introduces New In-flight Dishwasher
The company’s ADW 600 has a three-minute wash cycle and uses a “gentle, eco-friendly” soap suitable for both silver and aluminum.
NBAA Releases Audited Bizav Compensation Survey
Salary and benefit data for U.S. Part 91 operations is broken down by 16 common aviation job descriptions, as well as other categories.
Charter & Fractional
Northern Jet Sets Grand Rapids-Naples Speed Record
Speed over the Grand Rapids, Mich., to Naples, Fla., course was 427.97 knots in a Bombardier Learjet 45XR.
Safety
Bizav Food Safety Courses Added to USAIG Program
Both of the new courses are taught online, with one geared toward flight attendants and the other aimed at pilots and flight technicians.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Soars To New Highs in 1H16
Traffic and passenger numbers surged 23 percent and 20 percent, respectively, in the first six months.
Aircraft
WeatherTech Stretches G280’s Legs to the Limit
Despite its 3,600-nm book-number range, the G280 landed with reserve fuel in excess of NBAA IFR requirements on the record-breaking flight.
Bizav Activity in Europe Logs Largest Monthly Gain YTD
Business aircraft flying in Europe climbed 1.9 percent from July 2015, to 85,685 business aviation departures, according to data from WingX Advance.
Training and Workforce
FAA Taps ERAU, U of Oklahoma for Training Research Hub
center will conduct R&D on technical training for air traffic controllers, aviation safety inspectors, engineers, pilots and technicians.
Safety
North Texas Bizav Safety Event Now NBAA CAM Accredited
Two-day conference will be held August 31 and September 1 in Addison, Texas.
North American Bizav Flying Hits Turbulence in July
Business aircraft flying in the U.S., Caribbean and Canada dove 2.1 percent year-over-year last month as Part 91 activity slowed.
FBOs
Capital AviaNeft Adds Bizav Handling Services at Sochi
With this addition, AviaNeft has direct agreements with all airports in the Krasnodar Krai region, including Krasnodar, Anapa and Gelendzhik.
Aircraft
Bombardier Delivers Germany-based Challenger 650
Launched at NBAA 2014, the 3,200-nm/5,926-km Challenger 605 features the Bombardier Vision flight deck.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Waypoint Places Former CHC Helicopters in Africa, Asia
Waypoint said it is also “actively engaged” with other interested parties to remarket several other aircraft formerly used by CHC for a range of missions.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
JetSet To Open Aircraft Interior Shop in Van Nuys
Via a partnership with Western Jet Aviation, this will mark JetSet's fourth U.S. location.
Aircraft
Analyst: Learjet Sale ‘Increasingly Plausible’
Textron Aviation could be an “interested potential buyer for cost synergies and potential to upgrade Lear service customers to its bizjets," says analyst.
Fuel
AEG Fuels Pumped Up about Business Aviation Market
Company aims to be a one-stop shop for business aviation trip support services, aircraft handling, contract fuel, credit and other related services.
Regulations and Government
AviationManuals Offers EASA Part-NCC Solution
Company is focusing its Part-NCC marketing efforts on central European countries that have a large base of private turbine-powered aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Buys UK-based FlairJet in Euro Expansion Bid
Flexjet will operate aircraft under Birmingham Airport-based FlairJet’s UK CAA Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Europe.
Safety
ACSF Joins FAA Aviation Safety Data Sharing Program
ASIAS is an FAA-funded, joint government-industry collaborative aviation safety information sharing program.
Avionics
Jet Aviation St. Louis Leads in CL604 FANS Installs
Facility has completed eight FANS upgrade installations on Bombardier Challenger 604s and has two more scheduled
Regulations and Government
FAA Puts New Emphasis on Reducing Takeoff Excursions
Two-thirds of takeoff excursions are overruns, and turboprops are involved in the largest percentage of takeoff excursions, followed closely by jets.
Safety
Aero-Photos Opts for Wyvern Exact UAV Audit
Exact program helps UAV end-users make informed decisions about the quality and safety commitment of UAV operators.
Avionics
Gogo Biz Partners with App Developers
Starting in the fourth quarter, the ATG 1000 will support the Garmin Pilot, JetFuelX and FltPlan Go apps.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Hits 10,000th YTD Flight in Record Time
This accomplishment comes on the heels of a 23-percent rise in global flight traffic in the first half.
Aircraft
Brexit Jitters Stall Some Jet Sales at Gulfstream
But prospects are still good and the continued solid U.S. economy and quick stock market recovery calmed nerves of potential buyers.
Rotorcraft
Coptersafety To Expand Helo Training Center in Helsinki
Company announced an order for five new level-D flight simulators and the construction of a new flight training center.
Aircraft
Daher Offers Quick-change Lav for TBM 900/930s
The “Elite Privacy” configuration, available starting next year, integrates a lavatory area in the TBM’s aft fuselage.
Avionics
Pro Star Offers ADS-B Solution for Jets with Primus II
STC covers most business aircraft with Honeywell Primus II radio suites, as well as Honeywell SPZ-8000, Primus 1000 and 2000 flight control
