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
Training and Workforce
TRU Inks Deal with RFDS for King Air Sim in Australia
TRU Simulation + Training will provide a level-D King Air simulator for the Royal Flying Doctor Service Queensland Section.
Environment
Bizav Groups Release Policy Principles on Sustainability
In the run-up to a triennial ICAO meeting, business aviation groups have released policy principles to guide long-term carbon emissions reductions.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Delivers 500th G650/650ER
In just 10 years since service entry, the 500th Gulfstream G650/650ER has been handed over to a customer.
Aircraft
Pilatus Acquiring U.S. Aircraft Sales/mx Firm Skytech
Switzerland-based Pilatus Aircraft is expanding its U.S. footprint with the acquisition of Skytech, which has bases in Maryland and South Carolina.
FBOs
Sheltair KBJC Opens New Hangar, Begins Work on 3 More
The Sheltair FBO at Denver Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport simultaneously cut the ribbon on a hangar and broke ground on three more.
FBOs
Modern Aviation Acquires Des Moines FBO
Modern Aviation added its 13th FBO location via acquisition at Iowa’s Des Moines International Airport.
Aircraft
Jetcraft Forecasts $66B Used Jet Market Over Five Years
According to Jetcraft's latest forecast, there will be 10,921 business jet transactions worth $66.6B completed from 2022 to year-end 2026.
Charter & Fractional
Jetex, Avem Aero Team on Integrated Fuel Price Tracking
The new software integration can use current fuel prices at the departure and destination airports to provide their customers with more accurate quotes.
Regulations and Government
Baldwin Adds NASA ASRS Reporting to Safety Module
Baldwin Safety & Compliance has integrated NASA Aviation Safety Report System (ASRS) capabilities into its Baldwin safety reporting module.
Aircraft
Air Charter Firm Inks Deal for 50 All-electric Aircraft
Miami-based aircraft charter and cargo company GlobalX signed a letter of intent to purchase 50 all-electric Eviation Alice aircraft.
Aircraft
P&WC PW812GA Engine for G400 Gets Transport Canada Nod
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) received Transport Canada Civil Aviation approval for its PW812GA engine that will power the Gulfstream G400.
Aircraft
FAA, EASA OK G500/600 Flight Control Software Fix
Gulfstream received FAA approval yesterday and EASA today for a flight control software update that eliminates crosswind landing limits on the G500/600.
Long-time Bizav Exec Michael K. Moore Passes Away
Long-time business aviation executive Michael K. Moore, 78, died of natural causes on July 31.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Breaks Ground on Pearl 10X Support Facility
On September 2, Rolls-Royce broke ground on a facility in Le Haillan near Bordeaux, France, that will help with product support for the Pearl 10X engine.
Airports
DuPage Airport Opens New U.S. Customs Facility
Chicago DuPage Airport has opened a new $1.3 million, 2,200-sq-ft U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility.
Argus International Adds Bizav Analytics Service
Argus International has launched a new analytics service to help support business aviation companies and their strategic initiatives.
Aircraft
First flights in the past 50 years (September and October)
These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during September and October, from 1972 through 2021
Avionics
SmartSky Achieves 100% Continental U.S. Coverage
SmartSky Networks’ high-speed, air-to-ground (ATG) broadband network is now available for business aircraft users across the entire continental U.S.
Airports
Brisbane First Aussie Airport with Electronic Refueler
Air bp has introduced an all-electric refueling truck for customers lifting jet-A1 at Brisbane Airport (YBBN) in Australia.
Avionics
FAA OKs STC Path for Caravan Autonomous Flight System
Autonomous aircraft systems developer Reliable Robotics said the FAA has accepted the certification basis for its autoflight system on the Cessna Caravan.
Regulations and Government
French Transport Minister Calls for Bizjet Restrictions
French Transport Minister Clément Beaune has called for higher taxes or even limited bans on business aircraft operations in Europe.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Heads Up Technologies Acquires STG Aerospace
Aircraft lighting, cabin management systems, and flight deck safety products manufacturer Heads Up Technologies has acquired STG Aerospace.
Accidents
NTSB: Pilot Incapacitated Before Fatal Citation V Crash
The NTSB found that the sole-occupant pilot killed in a January 2021 Citation V crash lost control of the twinjet after becoming incapacitated.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Delivers First VIP-outfitted H160
Airbus Helicopters has handed over the first ACH160—the VIP-outfitted version of the H160—to a customer in Brazil.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NBAA Updates Tax Guide for Non-biz Use of Corporate Jets
NBAA has updated its handbook that provides tax and regulatory compliance strategies for non-business use of corporate aircraft.
Aircraft
G500/600 Issue Snarls Deliveries, G700 Certification
The airworthiness directive limiting Gulfstream G500/600 runway crosswind operations is causing delays in aircraft deliveries and for G700/800 approvals.
Aircraft
Backlog Up at Gulfstream Despite $1.2B Frax Order Loss
A “backlog clean-up” during the second quarter resulted in Gulfstream purging its backlog by $1.2 billion, but funded orders still rose 38.9 percent YOY.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cirrus Aircraft Expands Duluth Paint Facility
Cirrus Aircraft recently opened an expanded aircraft paint and finish facility at its Duluth, Minnesota headquarters.
Training and Workforce
TRU Gets China CAAC Nod for Cessna Citation M2 Sim
TRU Simulation + Training’s Cessna Citation M2 full-flight simulator has received level-D qualification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
Maintenance and Modifications
Pilatus Opens New Paint Facility in Colorado
Pilatus Aircraft opened a new paint facility at its U.S. completions center in Colorado to keep pace with rising demand for PC-24s and PC-12 NGXs.
