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
Martin Mars Makes a Big Splash at AirVenture 2016
The massive airplane is parked near the EAA Seaplane Base on Lake Winnebago, just a few miles east of the main fly-in grounds.
Aircraft
Quest Aircraft Completes Phase I Expansion in Idaho
The new building addition expands floor space by 27,000 sq ft, bringing the current building to 110,000 sq ft.3
Regulations and Government
Baldwin Teams with FAA, Mitre on Safety Data Sharing
Objective is to make aviation safety and reporting flight data monitoring data sharing easy and seamless, company said.
Jeppesen Terminal Charts Added to Garmin Pilot iOS App
Jeppesen terminal charts can now be viewed within Garmin Pilot from the charts page and in split screen mode alongside the moving map.
ATC
TAG Aviation Spain Obtains RNP1 Approval
To get approved, TAG Aviation’s Spanish flight center had to ensure all of its aircraft and crews are compliant with RNP requirements.
Aircraft
New Eclipse 'Canada' To Have More Performance, Range
The twinjet will also have an integrated Garmin G3000 suite and flat-rated Pratt & Whitney Canada PW615 turbofans.
UBS Bizjet Market Index Inches Upward
This month the index came in at 31, up two points from the firm’s previous survey but still below 50, indicating a continued weak market.
Airports
FAA To Change Runway Conditions Reporting on October 1
Actual runway conditions will be communicated to pilots in terms that directly relate to the way a particular aircraft is expected to perform.
Firm Aims To Help Lower Bizjet Operating, Mx Costs
For a fixed monthly fee, Jet Auditors will review invoices and advise clients on ways to lower costs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Mobile Bizjet Mx Fleet Marks Milestone
Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Customer Response Teammobile fleet has now performed more 4,000 maintenance events since its launch in 2013.
Regulations and Government
FAA Rescinds Ban on U.S. Aircraft, Pilots in Turkey
The FAA said it would review this position by August 15.
Aircraft
Sukhoi Introduces SSJ100 Variant for Sports Team Travel
Concept is enhanced by medical and IT solutions to reduce jet lag, hypoxia, dehydration, stress on the body and aerophobia.
Aircraft
Piaggio Taps Al Saif as Mideast Sales Agent
Al Saif Group also converted an option for a second Avanti EVO in medevac configuration to be delivered next year.
Regulations and Government
EVO Assists G650ER Operator in 1st Part 91 Polar Flight
The G650ER flew from New York’s Stewart International Airport to Beijing, China, along Polar Route 3 early last month.
Argus: Bizav Flying in North America Soars in June
All operational categories saw gains last month, with the Part 135 charter segment once again leading in activity, gaining 2.7 percent.
Safety
Registration Opens for Annual Bizav Safety Standdown
The seminar is open to all aviation professionals regardless of aircraft operated and is free of charge for attendees, but space is limited.
Aircraft
Nextant 400XT/XTi Program Reaches 'Tipping Point'
Approximately one of every five Beechjet 400/400XPs have been, or are contracted to be, remanufactured as a Nextant 400XT/XTi.
Regulations and Government
BBGA Urges UK To Maintain EU Aviation Legislation
BBGA will be formally writing to the DfT and UK Government Ministers this week, urging that British aviation interests must be safeguarded.
Aircraft
Quest Taps Aviation Unlimited as Kodiak Dealer
Long-time aviation company will sell and service Kodiaks in Eastern Canada.
UBS Bizjet Market Index Flatlines at Low Level
Latest monthly business jet market index remains at 29, its lowest level since early 2009.
Aircraft
AirSprint Inks $198M Deal for Embraer Legacy 450s
Deliveries of the fly-by-wire midsize jets to AirSprint will begin as soon as the aircraft is awarded type certification by Transport Canada.
Bizav Flying in Europe Falls Slightly in June
Fewer piston and turboprop flights led to the overall decline.
Aircraft
Cessna Delivers First Citation Latitude in Mexico
This marks the 23rd delivery since the new midsize jet entered service seven months ago.
Aircraft
Pilatus Ships 1,400th PC-12, NG Fleet Passes 1M Hours
The worldwide PC-12 fleet has accumulated more than 5.6 million total flight hours.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Business Aviation Expands Data Network in Canada
The expansion adds an hour of air-to-ground connectivity on the eastern seaboard of North America and in central Canada.
FBOs
Ross Aviation Acquires Six Former Landmark FBOs
Facilities include the six FBOs that the U.S. DOJrequired Signature Flight Support to divest as part of its recent acquisition of Landmark Aviation.
Rotorcraft
New Helicopter Training and R&D Center Opens in Canada
R&D will focus on human factors research in areas such as aircrew health monitoring and helmet fatigue.
Aircraft
Flaris Starts FJ33 Runs as LAR 01 Nears First Flight
During a static test run earlier this month, the engine control was positively checked throughout the whole power range
Regulations and Government
Forum Seeks To Unlock Switzerland's Bizav Potential
Business aviation accounts for more than 17,000 direct and indirect jobs in the country, of which more than 6,000 are in manufacturing.
Airports
AsBAA Makes Headway on Bizav Access at Hong Kong's HKIA
Agreement reach by AsBAA and HKIA officials allows certain remote-stand maintenance tasks for MROs in Hong Kong.
