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
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.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
MySky Opens Offices in Dubai and Guadalajara
Business aviation financial management solutions firm MySky has expanded its international footprint with the opening of new offices in Dubai and Mexico.
JetNet Receives Funding Boost for Growth Plans
Aviation data and market intelligence provider JetNet has raised outside capital from Boston-based growth equity firm Silversmith Capital Partners.
Charter & Fractional
TAG Expands Flight App to All of Its Aircraft Owners
TAG Aviation has released the TAG Flight App for all of its managed aircraft owners around the world.
Charter & Fractional
Airbus Corporate Jets Delivers ACJ319neo to New Client
Airbus Corporate Jets delivered an ACJ319neo from the final assembly line in Hamburg, Germany, to an undisclosed new private customer in Western Europe.
Daher Acquires Florida Aerostructures Plant
Daher today celebrated its acquisition of the now-former Triumph metallic and composite aerostructures assembly facility in Stuart, Florida.
Aircraft
Daher Begins U.S. Deliveries of the TBM 960
Daher began deliveries of its new TBM 960 to U.S. customers last week, following FAA approval on June 24.
Aircraft
First flights in the past 50 years (July and August)
These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during July and August, from 1972 through 2021
Aircraft
Cessna Delivers Citation Longitude To Japanese Agency
Textron Aviation this week delivered a special-mission Cessna Citation Longitude to the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau.
Charter & Fractional
Southern Sky Aviation Lands FBO Deal at NW Florida Field
Southern Sky Aviation has signed a 30-year lease agreement to develop an FBO at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NBAA Creates Guidelines for Exporting Aircraft from U.S.
NBAA’s Tax Committee and regulatory issues advisory group have jointly created a new, members-only resource on exporting aircraft from the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
Metrojet's Philippines MRO Gets Renewal Nod from FAA
Metrojet Engineering Clark has recently renewed its FAA Part 145 approval to perform maintenance on large-cabin Gulfstream and Bombardier jets.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA STCs LED Lighting Upgrade for Premier I/IA
Peregrine has received FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for an exterior lighting upgrade for Beechcraft Premier I/IA twinjets.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G800 Makes First Flight
The first Gulfstream G800—registered as N800G—completed its inaugural flight this morning, officially launching the flight-test program for the twinjet.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
U.S. Aviation Insurance Market Stabilizes in First Half
The aviation insurance market in the U.S. has been relatively stable in the first half, says Aviation Specialty Insurance president Matt Drummelsmith.
Charter & Fractional
NBAA Members Get Pilot Records Deadline Extension
NBAA has secured a limited exemption for certain association members from the FAA requirement to begin reporting pilot records to an electronic database.
Aircraft
Daher TBM 960 Gets FAA Nod, U.S. Deliveries Pending
Daher’s latest-generation TBM turboprop single—the TBM 960—received FAA validation on Friday, with deliveries in the U.S. now pending.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Praises Establishment of Congressional AAM Caucus
NBAA is praising the formation of the bipartisan Congressional Advanced Air Mobility Caucus, which aims to educate members about this emerging technology.
Environment
Airbus Hails First 100% SAF-powered Helicopter Flight
An Airbus H225 earlier this month performed the first-ever helicopter flight using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel in all of its engines.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G700 Wins IY&AA Design Award
The Gulfstream G700 has been awarded the 2022 International Yacht & Aviation Award for excellence in cabin design under the private jet design category.
Safety
Bombardier Safety Standdown Set for November in Wichita
Bombardier today announced that it set November 8 to 10 as the dates for its 25th annual Safety Standdown.
