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.

Online Editor

Chad Trautvetter

On Friday, Western Aircraft became the first authorized Pilatus sales representative to sell its 200th new PC-12. In a ceremony at Western Aircraft’s headquarters in Boise, Idaho, vice president of aircraft sales and charter management Phil Winters accepted delivery of the 200th PC-12 that his company purchased from the manufacturer. Pilatus Aircraft CEO Markus Bucher was on hand for the delivery ceremony.

 


“This is an exciting milestone for our team at Western Aircraft,” said Winters. “We have all worked hard to ensure that our clients’ Pilatus ownership experience meets their expectations before, during and after the sale.”

 


Bucher added, “All of us at Pilatus wish to thank the sales and service teams at Western Aircraft for their significant contributions in making Pilatus the first choice in business aircraft in the northwestern U.S.”

 


Western Aircraft has been an authorized PC-12 sales and service center since 1996. It also sells the PC-6 Porter and new PC-24 twinjet, the latter of which is scheduled to&nbsp;enter service next year.

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.

Western Aircraft Celebrates 200th PC-12 Sale

On April 15, Western Aircraft became the first authorized Pilatus sales representative to sell 200 new PC-12s.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Jennifer Leach English

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.

Company noncommittal on expanding its lineup upwards, citing $1B investment cost

Embraer’s Plans for a Larger Bizjet Remain Up in the Air

Kerry Lynch

Operations ebbed, backlogs were steady, and available aircraft increased

GJC: Bizjet Market Continues To Stabilize in 3Q2024

Hanneke Weitering

Greenville-based charter operator pre-orders 10 eVTOL air taxis

SAI Flight To Operate SkyDrive eVTOL in South Carolina

Charles Alcock

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

Australian start-up is developing a hydrogen-powered aircraft

AMSL Starts Untethered Flight Tests with Vertiia eVTOL Aircraft

Chinese manufacturing wants to extend range with solid-state batteries

Deliveries Increase as EHang Works to Boost eVTOL Aircraft Performance

Jessica Reed

Jo Damato and Andrew Broom assume additional responsibilities

NBAA Expands Roles for Two Senior Executives

Matt Thurber

Similarities between the piston- and jet-powered Cirruses make transition training easier

Transport Canada Certifies Cirrus SR G7 and Vision G2+

Aircraft will be able to take off in 150 feet of runway

Electra Launches Hybrid-electric EL9 STOL Aircraft

More In Aircraft