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
Third Dassault Falcon 6X Joins Flight-test Fleet
The third flight-test Falcon 6X took to the skies on June 24, edging Dassault Aviation’s 5,500-nm jet closer to 2022 certification.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Adds G600 Completions at Dallas Facility
Gulfstream Aerospace is adding G600 completions operations at its Dallas Love Field facility to accommodate growing demand for its newest large-cabin jet.
In-person ACA Air Charter Expo Returns in September
The Air Charter Association plans to return to holding its Air Charter Expo (ACE) in an in-person format on September 14 at London Biggin Hill Airport.
Avionics
Global 7500 Customer Opts for Leonardo Anti-missile Pod
Leonardo has been contracted to install its Miysis directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system on a Bombardier Global 7500.
Avionics
Plane Simple Antenna To Make STC Debut on Falcon 2000
Satcon Direct’s tail-mounted Plane Simple Ku-band satcom antenna will first be STC’d for Dassault Falcon 2000-series jets.
Aircraft
Emergency Vision System STC'd for Embraer Praetor Jets
VisionSafe’s Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS) is now STC’d for the Embraer Praetor 500 and 600.
Environment
SAF Lowers Contrail Formation by Up to 70%, Says NASA
Research says aircraft burning a 50/50 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend produce 50 to 70 percent fewer ice crystal contrails at cruising altitude.
Airports
Million Air KHPN Sues County over Second Hangar Delay
Million Air is suing Westchester County for $30 million for refusing to greenlight construction of its planned second hangar at Weschester County Airport.
Avionics
Garmin Gets FAA Nod for GFC 600 Autopilot on Cessna 441
Garmin’s GFC 600 digital autopilot has received FAA STC approval for Cessna 441 turboprop twins.
Peyton Manning To Chair 2022 Special Olympics Airlift
Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning has signed on as the honorary chair of Textron Aviation’s 2022 Special Olympics Airlift.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NGPA Offering $150k in Aviation Scholarships
NGPA, which supports the worldwide LGBTQ+ aviation community, said its aviation scholarships for the 2021 cycle total more than $150,000.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Wintrust Adds Business Aircraft Finance Division
Wintrust Asset Finance announced a new division, Wintrust Commercial Finance Aviation Group, that will focus on financing solutions for business aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SmartSky ATG Network Goes Live in Southeast Corridor
SmartSky has stood up its first fully operational coverage zone—a contiguous portion of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina—for its ATG broadband network.
Safety
European Firm Offers Lower-cost Upset Recovery Training
Upset Training Solutions International is now offering lower-cost upset prevention and recovery training for aircraft pilots in Europe.
Aircraft
Directional Aviation's eVTOL Strategy Coming into Focus
Directonal Aviation principal Kenn Ricci gives more insight into the planned eVTOL urban air mobility service under its new Halo subsidiary.
Safety
Garmin Enhances Risk/hazard Reporting in FltPlan SMS
FltPlan safety management system now offers more categories for risk/hazard reporting and presents data in an easier-to-use format for aviation managers.
Airports
Ross Aviation Breaks Ground on Scottsdale Hangar
Ross Aviation broke ground last week on a 56,000-sq-ft hangar and two adjacent 3,000-sq-ft office buildings at its Scottsdale, Arizona Municipal Airport.
Recovery in Bizav Flying Continues To Gain Steam
The recovery in business aircraft flying is surging above pre-pandemic levels in some places, with the U.S. charter market taking the lead.
Aircraft
C&L Wins Deal for ERJ-135/145 Semi-private Conversions
C&L Aviation Services has signed a contract for multiple ERJ-135 and -145 “semi-private” aircraft modifications.
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety Joins IBAC as Industry Partner
Aviation training provider FlightSafety International (FSI) has joined the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) as an industry partner.
Engines
P&W Launches Carbon Offset Program for Bizjets
Pratt & Whitney has launched a carbon offset service for operators of P&W-powered business jets with engines enrolled in its ESP maintenance plan.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet's Operations Go Carbon-neutral in U.S., Europe
Flexjet’s year-to-date flight operations in the U.S. have been carbon-neutral and those in Europe have been carbon-negative via its partnership with 4AIR.
Aircraft
Airshare Moving Upmarket with Challenger 350s
Kansas City-based Airshare today placed a firm order for three super-midisize Bombardier Challenger 350s, with options for 17 more.
Avionics
AEA: Avionics Sales Soften, but Recovery Underway
Worldwide business and general aviation avionics sales in the first quarter fell 13.9 percent year-over-year, to about $568.8 million, AEA said.
Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Set To Start European M600/SLS Shipments
Piper Aircraft recently received EASA approval for its M600/SLS Halo safety system and plans to begin deliveries to European customers in June.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Querétaro Manufacturing Facility Turns 15
Bombardier is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its aerospace manufacturing facility in Mexico, which makes components for Globals and Challengers.
Safety
FlightSafety, Flight Research Team on Upset Training
FlightSafety International and Flight Research have partnered to provide upset recovery training.
Rotorcraft
With Halo Buy, Directional Eyes Urban Air Mobility Ops
Directional Aviation’s OneSky Flight has acquired Halo Aviation, adding another helicopter operation and laying the foundation for urban air mobility ops.
Aircraft
Pilatus Aircraft Hands Over 1,800th PC-12
Pilatus Aircraft last week handed over the 1,800th PC-12 turboprop single, just three months after delivering its 100th PC-24 twinjet.
Airports
NBAA's Advanced Air Mobility Roundtable Lifts Off
NBAA has formed a new Advanced Air Mobility Roundtable as a forum to chart a course for the integration of AAM technologies into U.S. airspace.
