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

The Banyan Pilot Shop announced a “June is Father’s Day All Month Long” promotion that includes an online aviation-oriented Father’s Day gift guide and a chance to win a $250 Banyan Pilot Shop gift card. The gift guide includes the shop’s most popular items, such as flight bags, watches, iPad kneeboards and aviation apparel. Visitors can enter the drawing for the gift card in person at the shop, which is adjacent to Banyan’s FBO at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, or online. The drawing will be held on July 1.

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Banyan Pilot Shop Celebrates Father’s Day with Promotions

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

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.

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.

New FBOs support expansion in aircraft operations, maintenance, and technology

Gama Invests across Business Aviation Service Portfolio

Curt Epstein

FBO chain opened a brand-new facility at KBNA last year

Atlantic Aviation Expanding to Second Nashville Airport

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

The company’s Acapulco facility is its first to do so

Mexican FBO ICCS Reaches IS-BAH Stage 3

Cunningham Aviation and Aviation Property Network are the latest additions

Paragon Aviation Group Accepts Two New Members

The project added 3.4 acres of apron and new drainage

Sheltair Expands Ramp at Savannah Airport

News and developments about aviation fuel, including jet fuel, aviation gasoline, and biofuel.

Launched in 2022, AEG Connect now has 28 members

AEG Fuel Network Expands in Oregon

A second phase of development is slated for 2027

Signature Unveils Revamped Savannah FBO

Amy Wilder

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

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.

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