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
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.
Charter & Fractional
Skyjet Adds Instant Private Jet Booking to Website
Skyjet Max fleet are available for booking instantly since there are no wait times to obtain quotes and no need for jet owner approvals.
Charter & Fractional
Meridian Preps for Hayward FBO Opening in September
Its new West Coast facility will include a 6,300-sq-ft FBO terminal and offices, a 30,000-sq-ft hangar and a 3.5-acre ramp.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G280 Logs Speed Record En Route to London
Super-midize jet completed the 3,377-nm/6,254-km journey in exactly seven hours, at an average speed of Mach 0.82.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Offers No-cost Aircraft STC Resource
Book includes a section on importing and exporting aircraft and an explanation of the process of obtaining an STC.
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.
Airports
MAC Jets FBO Opens at Maine's Portland Jetport
Its new FBO complex is the only operation on the south side of the airport field, allowing for easier access to major highways.
Aircraft
Global Jet Capital Bullish on Bizjet Growth in India
Over the last decade, 70 new midsize to large-cabin business jets worth around $3.5 billion were delivered to customers in India.
Aircraft
Dassault Lands FAA Approval for Flagship Falcon 8X
U.S. certication comes just two days after the French aircraft manufacturer announced European approval for the ultra-long-range trijet.
Engines
Dallas Airmotive Launches Online Resource for TFE731
Site provides operators with professional advice, as well as tips and tricks for the service and support of their TFE731 engines
Aircraft
NARA Brokers/Dealers Dominate Used Bizjet Transactions
Members now represent half of the pre-owned business jet transaction market, even though they represent just 5 percent of some 1,000 aircraft brokers.
Airports
Arguments Heard in East Hampton Airport Curfew Appeal
Central issue in the case is whether the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (ANCA) continues to apply at the airport.
