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
ABACE Quickly Becomes Preeminent Asian Bizav Show
Shanghai show has attracted a record-breaking 187 exhibitors and 38 static-display aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets China Filling Manager Ranks as Launch Nears
Plans call to initially provide charter-management services.
Rotorcraft
Avion Pacific Racks Ups Helicopter and King Air Sales in China
Avion Pacific sold 16 helicopters last year and plans to add services to continue growing.
Dassault Rolls Out 250th Falcon 7X
The milestone trijet entered final assembly earlier this year and will fly to the Falcon completion center in Little Rock, Arkansas, in June.
In Just Two Years, ABACE Becomes Preeminent Asian Bizav Show
ABACE 2014 has attracted a record-breaking 187 exhibitors and 38 static-display aircraft.
Aircraft
Vulcanair Delivers First P68 Observer 2 In China
Vulcanair delivered the first P68 Observer 2 in China on March 17, just 12 days after the high-wing piston twin received CAAC approval.
China’s Appetite for Large Jets is Growing
China’s preference for larger, longer-range business jets will continue, according to market analyst Brian Foley.
Citation Latitude Flying Through Test Trials
The twinjet has already achieved its full performance envelope and completed ground vibration and flutter testing.
Chinese Agribusiness Firm Signs Deal for Beechcraft C90GTx
Beidahuang General Aviation plans to use the turboprop twin for personnel transport and aerial survey.
Famed Test Pilot Pete Reynolds Passes Away
He will be inducted into the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame, as originally scheduled.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets China Hires ‘Key’ Employees As Launch Nears
Arrangements are also being finalized to position two unspecified NetJets aircraft in China to support its charter business.
Cessna Citation Latitude Program Flies Right Along
In-development business jet has already achieved its full performance envelope is on schedule for certification in 2015.
NBAA Doubles Down on Shanghai Hongqiao for ABACE Show
NBAA and the Shanghai Airport Authority signed a deal at ABACE to keep the Asian business aviation show at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport until at least 2021.
China Bizav Fleet To Continue Growing at Fast Clip
Asian Sky Group expects high growth to continue in 2014 as the business jet market in Greater China develops and matures.
Cessna Logs Caravan Fleet Order from Chinese Company
Reignwood Group agreed to acquire the amphibian turboprop singles through the Cessna-Avic Shijiazhuang facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
Shanghai Hawker Pacific OK’d for Hawker 800 Repairs
Shanghai HP receives Hawker 800 MRO approvals and becomes Citation service center.
China’s CAAC OKs Cessna Citation XLS+
Cessna Aircraft received Civil Aviation Administration of China certification for the Citation XLS+, clearing the way for deliveries in China.
Shanghai To Be Home of ABACE until at Least 2021
The agreement doubles the life of the original five-year arrangement signed by the parties in June 2011.
Cessna Sells 10 Caravans to China Tourism Group Reignwood
Reignwood Group agreed to acquire the amphibian turboprop singles through the Cessna-AVIC Shijiazhuang facility.
With Beechcraft Deal Done, Textron Folds Cessna and Beech into Textron Aviation
The merged company forms the industry’s largest global service network of company-owned, authorized and mobile service solutions.
Learjet 85 Makes Long-awaited Maiden Flight
The Bombardier Learjet 85 completed its maiden flight on April 9, marking the beginning of the all-composite midsize jet’s flight-test program.
Business Aircraft Flying Continues Slow Climb
Business aircraft flying continued its positive streak so far this year, with activity climbing 1.1 percent year-over-year in March.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets China Set To Launch Mid-year
NetJets is preparing to launch its NetJets China business in the middle of this year, by which time it expects to receive Chinese government approval.
Pilatus Revenues Exceed $1 Billion for First Time
For the first time in its 75-year history, Pilatus Aircraft exceeded $1 billion in revenues last year.
FlightSafety To Offer Legacy 650 Training at Paris Learning Center
Early next year, FlightSafety International will provide Embraer Legacy 650 training at its learning center at Paris Le Bourget Airport.
Gama Opens Representative Office in Middle East
GAMA announced the opening of a representative office for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region this week.
Cessna Marks Delivery of 100th Grand Caravan EX
Abu Dhabi customer takes delivery of Cessna Aircraft’s 100th Grand Caravan EX.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Realigns Product Support Organization
Gulfstream Aerospace realigned its product support organization to “enhance the customer experience” and position the division for growth.
China’s Appetite for Large Bizjets To Continue
China’s preference for larger, longer-range business jets will continue, according to market analyst Brian Foley.
Euro Business Aviation Flight Activity Rebounds in Q1
Business aviation flying in Europe last month climbed 22 percent month-over-month and 2.1 percent year-over-year, according to WingX Advance.
