Chad Trautvetter
Online Editor

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

Latest from Chad Trautvetter

Aircraft

Gulfstream Fleet Grows in Fertile Middle East

More than 120 of the OEM's jets are now based in the region
Gulfstream G700 at MEBAA 2024
Fuel

Blog: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Messaging Needs a Reboot

Green marketing for aircraft biofuels doesn't resonate with a conservative audience
Greta Thunberg sticker on fuel door of a Gulfstream G200 business jet
Aircraft

Argus: Bizav Flying Maintains Altitude in November

North America activity dipped more than expected, but Europe stabilized
Challenger 3500 on runway
Charter & Fractional

Report Gives Insight into Charter User Habits, Purchases

More than 1,000 respondents provided input for this fourth-annual edition
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Charter & Fractional

RoyalJet Adds Charter Base in Malaysia

Company spreads wings in Asia-Pacific region
RoyalJet Bombardier Global 5000
Training and Workforce

With Retirement, CAE To Be Parent-less

CEO Marc Parent to retire from aviation and defense training provider in August 2025
Marc Parent
Charter & Fractional

Leviate Air Acquires Majority Share in Chairman Aviation

Dallas business aircraft services companies combine forces
Safety

Next ACSF Aviation Safety Symposium Set for April 2025

Experts to review and discuss current and emerging safety challenges
Charter & Fractional

Valo Aviation Launches Bizav Ops in Bahrain

With air operator certificate in hand, company hopes to make Bahrain a bizav hub
Maintenance and Modifications

Jets MRO Moves into New Digs at Dallas Executive Airport

40,000-sq-ft hangar allows company to expand aircraft maintenance services
Jets MRO Dallas Executive
Aircraft

Surprise North America Gain Boosts Bizav Flying in October

All regions outside of Europe saw increases in flight activity during the month
Phenom 300
Training and Workforce

CAE Ups Ante in Simcom Training Joint Venture

Canadian company takes majority share of business aviation training provider
Simcom facility with full flight simulators
Avionics

Autothrottles on HondaJet Elite II Get FAA Nod

Automation helps reduce pilot workload and improve passenger comfort
HondaJet Elite II autothrottle
Rotorcraft

Bell Soars in 3Q with Higher Civil Helo Deliveries, FLRAA

Commercial shipments nearly doubled, while new military program brought in more than $80M
Bell 505 corporate helicopter
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Ships 41 Bizjets in 3Q Despite Strike

Four-week strike will affect aircraft deliveries in the fourth quarter
Citation Longitude business jet
Aircraft

Perfect Storm Thwarts G700 Delivery Ramp Up in 3Q

Delays caused by aircraft rework, complex cabin certifications, vendor issue, and hurricane disruption
Gulfstream G700 at EBACE 2023
Regulations and Government

AIN Editor Kerry Lynch Wins 2024 NBAA Gold Wing Award

Annual award given at the NBAA-BACE show for the best business aviation story
Kerry Lynch NBAA Gold Wing 2024
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Apcela To Acquire SmartSky ATG Connectivity Network

Airborne connectivity service expected to relaunch by the end of this year
Davinci Jets Citation Latitude SmartSky installation
Aircraft

Tecnam Lands at NBAA-BACE with Delivery Wins

Company has handed over nearly 10 aircraft to flight schools over the past month
Tecnam 11-seat P2012 piston twin
FBOs

Vantage Aviation Buys Richmond FBO as Part of New Network

Company formed earlier this year to acquire and build FBOs
Dominion Aviation Richmond
Avionics

Elliott Aviation Installs Starlink in King Air 350

Event marks the company's first such installation on the turboprop twin
Elliott Aviation installs Starlink connectivity system on King Air 350
Aircraft

Gulfstream G300 Launch Could Be Nearing

Derivative model expected to enter service as early as 2026
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Aircraft

Reports: Gulfstream G700 Deliveries Lag by a Dozen in Q3

Manufacturer has not commented on reported numbers, citing financial quiet period at its parent General Dynamics
Gulfstream G700 at EBACE 2023
Regulations and Government

Universal's Mexico Bizav Ops Guide Details Changes

While Mexican cabotage rules were eased, entry permits became more complicated
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Training and Workforce

Gulfstream G700 Type Rating Count Soars

More than 100 customer pilots, 80 pilots at Gulfstream, and 20 FlightSafety instructors qualified to fly the jet
Gulfstream G700
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk's Broomfield MRO Gains FAA Part 145 Approval

Facility can provide full-service maintenance for Beechcraft King Airs
Blackhawk Performance Center in Broomfield, Colorado
Environment

IBAC, CTX Intro Business Aviation Carbon Exchange

Carbon credits can help industry achieve carbon-neutral growth and net-zero emissions goals
Digital illustration of a green planet with arrows suggesting sustainability
Charter & Fractional

Airshare Expands Frax, Jet Card Service Areas to Lower 48

Surge in West Coast flights prompted expansion
Airshare Pilots with company's Bombardier Challenger 350
Aircraft

Business Aviation Flying Sees Gain in August

More declines expected in North America and Europe in September 2024
Cessna Citation CJ2+ takes off from Geneva Airport in Switzerland
Regulations and Government

U.S. DOJ Seizes Venezuelan President Maduro's Falcon 900EX

Agency said the trijet was exported in violation of sanctions laws
Maduro's Falcon 900EX seized by US DOJ