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
Aircraft
In The Works: Diamond D-Jet
First flight of Diamond Aircraft’s D-Jet has apparently slipped from this past October to sometime next year, according to the company’s Web site.
Aircraft
In The Works: Additions and Deletions
For the first time, AIN is identifying which aircraft have been added to or deleted from the “In The Works” charts because of the volume of chang
NIAR facility up and running at full speed
The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), located on the campus of Wichita State University, is now running at full capacity following several l
Jim Schuster charts stable course for Raytheon Aircraft
How has the past year been for Raytheon Aircraft?
It’s been a great year for Raytheon Aircraft.
Aircraft
Pelton leads resurgence at Cessna, eyes growth opportunities
How has this year been for Cessna?
This year has continued to be a growth year for Cessna.
Safety
Aviation software for the really small screen
With Palm- and Windows-based personal digital assistants (PDA) rivaling the capabilities of larger PCs and laptops, it’s no wonder that hundreds of aviatio
Charter & Fractional
NetJets pilots ratify contract
The unionized NetJets pilots, represented by IBT Local 1108, on November 21 overwhelmingly ratified the tentative labor agreement signed on October 8, near
Aircraft
OEMs focus on derivatives, not new models
While the business aviation industry remains healthy and forecasts predict continued growth, the established OEMs announced only incremental product upgrad
Aircraft
Spectrum Aeronautical unveils the newest entry to VLJ market
Start-up Spectrum Aeronautical of Encinitas, Calif., joined the crowded very light jet segment last month when it unveiled a nine-seat, $3.65 million all-c
Aircraft
New Business Airplanes
Adam Aircraft
A700–The A700 is a twinjet derivative of the Englewood, Colo.
Aircraft
Japan to test next-gen SST concept
apan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) plans soon to resume flight tests of a remote-controlled scaled experimental airplane in its quest to develop a
Charter & Fractional
NetJets pilot talks stall, again
Contract talks between NetJets management and pilots broke down once again on September 12, three days shy of a scheduled 30-day marathon bargaining sessio
Business aviation brings help and comfort to Katrina victims
When Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, the business aviation community swung into action to help those affected by the natural disaster.
FBOs
Salina wants you, and your aviation-related business
The Salina (Kan.) Airport Authority, Chamber of Commerce, local government and residents are pro-airport, and the airport authority is focusing on developi
Aircraft
In The Works: Embraer VLJ and LJ
Last month Embraer released more details about its very light jet and light jet programs.
Aircraft
In The Works: Aviation Technology Group Javelin
Aviation Technology Group’s Javelin twinjet prototype completed its maiden flight from Denver Centennial Airport on September 30.
Aircraft
Ibis Ae270 likely needs wing redesign
While Ibis Aerospace officials have been cheering publicly for months that the Ae270 Spirit turboprop single is nearing FAA and EASA approval, their mood b
A Car for the jet set
A UK-based company called Project 1221 is developing a limited-run, high-end sports car powered by a 1,500-shp variant of the Williams International FJ44 e
Charter & Fractional
NetJets pilots reach accord
Four years after their contract became “amendable,” the unionized NetJets pilots may finally have a new work agreement.
Aircraft
In The Works: Ibis Aerospace AE270
In mid-April, Ibis Aerospace conducted indirect lightning tests on its 10-seat Ae270 turboprop single.
Aircraft
In The Works: Cessna Citation Mustang
By the middle of last month Cessna’s Citation Mustang had made rapid flight-test progress.
Aircraft
In The Works: Sino Swearingen SJ30-2
Sino Swearingen recently conducted cold-soak testing of its SJ30-2 at a facility at Eglin AFB, Fla., completing another requirement for FAA certification.
Bombardier launches corporate shuttles
While many European companies still view business jets as “corporate barges” rather than genuine business tools, statistics show they are more likely to wa
Aircraft
Extra EA-500 earns European approval
Proving that insolvency isn’t always the end of the road for an aircraft manufacturer, Lancaster, Pa.-headquartered Extra Aircraft received European Aviati
Eurocopter builds all-composite door
by Chad TrautvetterWhile most people in aviation know Eurocopter builds a successful line of turbine helicopters, few probably know that the company’
U.S. manufacturers bullish
The bull is back, or at least it appears to be.
Aircraft
Will VLJs expand role of flight department?
According to the National Business Travel Association, U.S.
Avcoach guides first-time bizav buyers
Given the decline in airline service, invasive security at the airport and fewer nonstop flights, it’s no wonder that those with the means to travel by bus
