Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;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&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;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.

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Chad Trautvetter

Cessna Aircraft chairman, president and CEO Jack Pelton is the sole member of a 19-person DOT future of aviation advisory committee who is representing general aviation interests. DOT Secretary Ray LaHood announced the committee members last month and, unsurprisingly, almost all of the members are affiliated with the airline industry. The advisory committee was established in March to provide information, advice and recommendations to the DOT Secretary regarding the competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry and its ability to address the evolving transportation needs, challenges and opportunities of the national and global economy. Susan Kurland, assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs at the DOT, chairs the committee.

Pelton Is Sole GA Rep on DOT Aviation Panel

Cessna Aircraft chairman, president and CEO Jack Pelton is the sole member of a 19-person DOT future of aviation advisory committee who is representing gen

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