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

General Motors used charter aircraft for its initial public offering (IPO) roadshow last month, marking the first time the company has used private aircraft since Dec. 31, 2008, when the automaker sought U.S. government assistance. GM’s $13 billion public offering took place on November 17. As part of the rescue plan in late 2008, the government required GM to divest its corporate aircraft and prohibited almost all private jet usage by employees. However, there was a provision for charter aircraft use “when a clear business rationale is stated.” During 2009, GM sold its business jets. Not surprisingly, the aviation trade groups welcomed the news that GM used business aircraft again.

GM Starts Using Private Aircraft Again

General Motors used charter aircraft for its initial public offering (IPO) roadshow last month, marking the first time the  company has used private aircra

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