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
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.
Safety
Venturous Capital Acquires Aviation Safety Firm Wyvern
Private aviation safety risk management company Wyvern has been acquired by U.S.-based private investment firm Venturous Capital.
FAA Streamlines LOA Process for Part 91 Operators
NBAA said revised FAA guidance should reduce frustrations associated with obtaining some commonly sought LOAs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Safety Bulletin Addresses Cowl Latches on Textron Jets
An FAA safety bulletin warns about safety hazards associated with quarter-turn engine cowl fasteners on Textron Aviation-manufactured jets.
Bizav Contract Crew Staffing Firm Continues Ascent
CrewBlast continues to experience record growth, with its pilot/flight attendant database expanding by nearly 140 percent over the past two months.
Charter & Fractional
Sino Jet Aims To Be Carbon Neutral by 2035
Hong Kong-based business jet charter and management company Sino Jet has pledged to be fully carbon neutral by 2035.
FutureFlight
Jetex Forges Partnership with Volocopter on eVTOL Vertiports
Jetex will build and operate vertiports under a pact with hopeful eVTOL manufacturer and air-taxi operator Volocopter.
FBOs
Prime Trip Support Forges Alliance with WexJet
WexJet Aviation will be the preferred ground-handling company for Prime Trip Support’s clients throughout Portugal and the Azores under a new alliance.
FBOs
Prime Trip Support Forges Alliance with WexJet
WexJet Aviation will be the preferred ground-handling company for Prime Trip Support’s clients throughout Portugal and the Azores under a new alliance.
Training and Workforce
Falcon 6X Sim To Come Online in 4Q at CAE's UK Center
CAE’s first full-flight simulator for the Dassault Falcon 6X will be online at its Burgess Hill training center in the UK in the fourth quarter.
Aircraft
Daher Riding High with New TBM 960
Daher's new TBM 960 sports a more efficient Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-66XT engine with a five-blade composite propeller and digital e-throttle.
Airports
Jetex Enters the UK with London Biggin Hill FBO
Jetex will operate the FBO at Hangar 510 at London Biggin Hill Airport, marking its 35th global location and first in the UK.
FBOs
Atlantic Aviation’s Boca FBO To Get $40M Makeover
Atlantic Aviation will make $40 million in improvements at its FBO at Florida’s Boca Raton Airport under a recently-inked 40-year lease renewal.
Environment
Azzera Launches Carbon-offset Program for Bizav
Azzera, a new provider of carbon offsetting and compliance solutions, has introduced services tailored for the business aviation market.
Martina Navratilova To Keynote at EBACE Opener
Tennis star and FAA-licensed pilot Martina Navratilova will be a keynote speaker on May 23 at the EBACE 2022 opening session.
Aircraft
Platoon Aviation’s Fleet Grows To Four Pilatus PC-24s
German charter operator Platoon Aviation received its fourth Pilatus PC-24 late last week at Aero Friedrichshafen.
Aircraft
First flights in the past 50 years (May and June)
These aircraft took to the skies for the first time during May and June, from 1972 through 2021
Aircraft
Gulfstream Deliveries Lag, but Sales and Service Shine
Revenues and earnings at General Dynamics’ aerospace unit climbed in the first quarter as higher service income more than offset fewer aircraft deliveries.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G700 Caught in Crosshairs of Max Fallout
Gulfstream G700 certification could be delayed by three to six months due to a new, additional requirement imposed by the FAA.
Environment
NASA To Install Batteries in e-Aircraft Demonstrator
NASA’s electric experimental aircraft, the X-57 “Maxwell,” is nearing the end of ground tests and being prepared for the installation of batteries.
Environment
Wilson Air Launches Titan Fuels' Carbon-offset Program
Titan Aviation Fuels has unveiled a carbon-offset program via its FBO network—with Wilson Air Center facilities as the launch FBOs—using Terrapass credits.
