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

Aviation Partners is readying its new blended split-tip Scimitar winglet for flight test, the company said today at the NBAA Convention. The new device adds a blended ventral fin and Scimitar tips to the existing blended winglet design and could increase performance by 40 percent over the original blended winglet design.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Aviation Partners Ready To Test New Winglet

Aviation Partners is readying its new blended split-tip Scimitar winglet for flight test.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Authorization means Malaysian company is now approved by 16 national aviation regulators 

Japan Approves ExecuJet MRO for Falcon 2000EX Work

Matt Thurber

Expands company’s capabilities under Textron Aviation authorization

Gama Aviation Adds Full-service Mx for Citation XL/XLS

Jessica Reed

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Gold Star Authorized Service Center is a new tier within the Epic's aircraft support network

Epic Aircraft Taps Victory Lane as 1st Gold Star Provider

Modernized facility increases aircraft completions capability and brings more jobs

Gulfstream Aerospace Completes Expansion at St. Louis MRO

Amy Wilder

New base to meet customer demand and growing aircraft activity in the region

Gulfstream Expands FAST Ops in White Plains, New York

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Facility joins company’s maintenance operations in Norwich and Glasgow

Gama Aviation’s Staverton Base Adds H145 Mx Approval

Gill by Teledyne and ADS add product offerings to PJi’s catalog

Pilot John Adds New Suppliers to E-commerce Platform

Curt Epstein

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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