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
U.S. Presence Looms Large at Dubai Airshow
The USA Partnership Pavilion is hosting many of the 140 U.S. companies from 25 states exhibiting this week at the Dubai Airshow.
Aircraft
Qatar Executive First In Line for Gulfstream's New G700 Flagship
With a five-living-area cabin and 7,500-nm range, it’s no surprise that the launch customer for Gulfstream's new G700 flagship is based in the Middle East.
Charter & Fractional
KlasJet: Air Charter a Game-changer for Sports Teams
Sports teams that travel via air charter versus airline flights can have up to a 60 percent more chance of winning their game, according to KlasJet.
European Bizav Flying Levels Out in October
Business aviation flight activity in Europe last month was flat year-over-year, with increased charter activity largely offsetting a dip in private flights
Training and Workforce
CAE Seals Deal To Buy 50% of Simcom from DAC
CAE has finalized its 50 percent acquisition of Simcom from Directional Aviation Capital for $85 million, some two months after the deal was announced.
Global 7500 Deliveries Raise Revenue Tide at Bombardier
While third-quarter bizjet deliveries at Bombardier Aviation were flat year-over-year at 31 units, revenue increased due to more Global 7500 deliveries.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Ups the Ante with New G700 Flagship
Gulfstream Aerospace has launched the G700 as its newest flagship that combines the best features of the G650ER and recently certified G500/600.
Aircraft
Embraer Hits Jackpot with $1.4B Flexjet Order
Fractional provider Flexjet placed a $1.4 billion firm order for 64 Embraer Phenom 300Es and Praetor 500/600s.
Charter & Fractional
Directional Aviation Launches New Charter Platform
Directional Aviation's new Tuvoli digital charter platform aims to allow air charter brokers and operators to do business together more seamlessly.
Charter & Fractional
Argus: U.S. Bizav Flying Bounces Back
Business aircraft activity bounced back in September, climbing 2.4 percent year-over-year.
Assent Adds Bizcraft Brokerage Advisory Services
Assent Aeronautics has launched a business aircraft transaction advisory business unit to deliver data-driven aircraft brokerage and transaction advisory.
New Aircraft Broker Group To Focus On 'Integrity'
The Global Licensed Aircraft Dealer Association seeks to be the leading advocate in the “fair business” of buying, selling, and leasing business aircraft.
Citi: Econ Uncertainty Could Extend Bizav’s Lost Decade
Sentiment for the business jet market has taken a step back “as perceived economic risks impact a market that benefits from certainty and stability.”
Colibri: Bizav Pilot Shortage Will Affect Bizjet Sales
Some 2,500 new business aviation pilots will be needed in the UK—and 98,000 globally—over the next 19 years to meet the growing demand to fly privately.
Aircraft
X-57 Experimental Electric Aircraft Lands at NASA
NASA Armstrong took delivery of the agency’s X-57 all-electric experimental aircraft, aiming for a 500 percent increase in high-speed cruise efficiency.
Charter & Fractional
CAN Honors NetJets with Corporate Angel Award
Corporate Angel Network (CAN) has selected fractional provider NetJets as a recipient of the 2019 Corporate Angel Award.
WingX: Bizav Flying in Europe Continues 'Steady Erosion'
The “steady erosion” in business aviation flying in Europe continued last month, as departures fell 2 percent year-over-year, according to WingX.
Swiss Company Takes Majority Stake in Argus
Swiss-based inspection, verification, testing, and certification firm SGS has acquired a majority stake in Argus International.
Avionics
X-naut Adds To Pilot Series iPad Accessories Line
X-naut has introduced a new series of iPad cockpit mounts designed to complement its Pilot Series iPad cooling cases.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 Wins Transport Canada Approval
The Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 engine for the Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 has received Transport Canada certification.
FBOs
AviationManuals Adds FBO Manual to Lineup
AviationManuals has introduced a new manual to help managers and staff improve the professionalism, standards, and safety of their FBO operations.
Avionics
FSI Intros Differences Training for Nextant 604XT
FlightSafety International is now offering Collins Pro Line 4 to Pro Line Fusion differences training to operators of Nextant 604XT.
Avionics
Duncan: 5,400 Business Aircraft To Bust ADS-B Deadline
With the deadline 15 weeks away, 23 and 49 percent of the U.S.-registered business jet and turboprop fleet, respectively, are not yet ADS-B compliant.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Opens MRO Expansion at Savannah HQ
Gulfstream Aerospace cut the ribbon today on a 202,000-sq-ft/18,766-sq-m MRO facility expansion at its Savannah, Georgia headquarters.
ATC
EBAA Renews Commitment to Single European Sky
EBAA was among dozens of organizations that signed the “Future of European Sky” joint declaration yesterday.
U.S. Bizav Flying Takes a Breather in August
Business aircraft activity fell 0.6 percent year-over-year in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, marking the first August since 2014 not to see an uptick.
Aircraft
Comlux Adds Another ACJ320neo to Airbus Orders
Comlux announced today that it has placed a new order for an Airbus ACJ320neo, taking its total orders for the type to four.
Maintenance and Modifications
Standard Aero Buys B&E's Component Repair Businesses
StandardAero has acquired Safe Aviation Solutions, including its Safe Fuel, Accel, and B&E Aircraft Component Repair businesses, from B&E Group.
Post-Dorian Bahamas Ops 'Complex,' Likely 'Dangerous'
FlightOps is warning aircraft operators intending to do humanitarian relief flights in the Bahamas that the ops situation is potentially dangerous.
Charter & Fractional
L.J. Aviation Opens New Base at Pittsburgh Intl. Airport
L.J. Aviation's new base at Pittsburgh International Airport includes a customer reception area, meeting rooms, and 36,000-sq-ft of hangar space.
