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
Rotorcraft
Textron Could Spin Off Some Businesses
Charter & Fractional
European Charter Portal Victor Seeks Expansion Funding
Training and Workforce
CAE Opens Bizjet Training Center in Mexico
Regulations and Government
NATA Launches Proactive State Aviation Legislation Effort
Sustainability and Environment
Stratosphere Fuel and JetEx Partner on Discount Fuel and Handling Program
Charter & Fractional
Linear Air Gets FAA Nod for iPad EFBs
Maintenance and Modifications
Raisbeck King Air Mods Get Chinese Nod
Embraer Opens Global Customer Center in Florida
Embraer Executive Jets opened its Global Customer Center at the Melbourne (Fla.) International Airport yesterday
Regulations and Government
NBAA Gives Kudos to Senator Murkowski for Stance on Aviation User Fees
The NBAA commended Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today for the stance she has taken against general aviation user fees in a November 28 letter to Presiden
Sustainability and Environment
FAA Funding Push for Aviation Biofuels
The FAA is awarding a total of $7.7 million in contracts to eight companies to help advance alternative commercial jet fuels.
Sumwalt Sworn In for Second Term at NTSB
On Tuesday, Robert Sumwalt was sworn in for his second five-year term as an NTSB board member.
EBAA Pans European Airport Slot Regulation
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is voicing its concerns over the European Commission’s draft regulation
Bombardier’s Bizjet Deliveries and Earnings Up in 3Q
Bombardier Aerospace’s third-quarter revenues rose to $2.3 billion, up from $1.8 billion a year ago, thanks to more business jet deliveries
JetNet: Pre-owned Bizjet Market Still Slowly Recovering
Pre-owned business aircraft inventories continued to decline in October, but asking prices–especially for jets–have yet to find a bottom
