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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.
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Latest from Chad Trautvetter
Embraer’s Savior, Maurício Botelho, Abruptly Resigns
Maurício Botelho, the president and CEO of Embraer from 1995 to 2007, today resigned as chairman of the board at the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer.
No Holiday Cheer for Bizav Flying in December
Business aircraft flying activity in the U.S. fell 2.2 percent in December, compared with a year ago, according to TraqPak data released this week
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
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
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
