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Chad Trautvetter
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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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EBAA Pans European Airport Slot Regulation
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is voicing its concerns over the European Commission’s draft regulation
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.
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.
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
Regulations and Government
NBAA, FAA Working To Resume Barr Program
Over the past week, NBAA has been in discussions with FAA officials to determine the logistics of resurrecting the Blocked Aircraft Registration Request
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Inmarsat Partners with Aircell on Global Xpress
Inmarsat Global Xpress announced today it had named Aircell as a distribution partner for Inmarsat's airborne broadband service for business aviation.
Aircraft
Aviation Partners Falcon 900 Winglets Get Canadian OK
Aviation Partners received STC approval from Transport Canada for its high-Mach, blended winglets on 900-series Dassault Falcons last week.
Rotorcraft
EASA Gives Nod to Bell 407GX
The Bell 407GX earned EASA certification yesterday, following similar approvals by Transport Canada and the FAA earlier this year.
Charter & Fractional
Pilatus Delivers 1,100th PC-12
Pilatus Business Aircraft delivered the 1,100th Pilatus PC-12 turboprop single last week during a ceremony at its facility in Broomfield, Colorado
AIN Blog: Bizav Wins Latest Barr Fight, but the Battle Isn’t Over Just Yet
A bill passed last week sayd the FAA/DOT must reinstate the aircraft tail-number blocking program it ended in August.
Regulations and Government
With Help from Congress, Bizav Wins Barr Battle
President Obama signed a $12.5 billion transportation, housing and urban development appropriations bill on Friday containing language that reinstated
Gulfstream Resuscitator Teddy Forstmann Flies West
Teddy Forstmann, the man who was credited with turning around Gulfstream Aerospace in the 1990s, died Sunday, reportedly from brain cancer.
Airports
Naples Airport Reopens Runway
The Naples Airport Authority reopened Runway 5/23 late last week after paving the safety areas at both ends of the airport’s primary runway.
Avionics
ADI Installs Aircell System in Hawker 800XP
Aerodynamics of Waterford, Mich., recently completed its second STC installation of an Aircell high-speed Internet with WLAN system in a Hawker 800XP.
Airports
Al Bateen Hosts 150 Jets during Grand Prix
Abu Dhabi, UAE-based Al Bateen Executive Airport, the Gulf Region’s only dedicated private aviation airport, reported more than 150 business aircraft
Charter & Fractional
Avantair Avanti Veers Off Runway
Two Avantair pilots and two passengers suffered only minor injuries when their Piaggio Avanti P.180 went off the west side of Runway 18
Aircraft
Gulfstream G650 Wins FAA Provisional Certification
The world’s fastest business jet–the wide-cabin Gulfstream G650–received provisional type certification from the FAA.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Sues IRS Over $642.7M Tax Bill
Four of NetJets’ subsidiaries–NetJets Aviation, NetJets International, NetJets Large Aircraft and Executive Jet Management (EJM)–are suing the government
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
MEBAA Launches Aviation Insurance Program for Members
The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) launched an aviation insurance group discount program for members on Tuesday at the Dubai Air Show.
Bizav Flight Activity Slips Yet Again
For the second continuous month, business aircraft flight activity in the U.S. fell slightly from a year ago, decreasing 1.5 percent last month
Piaggio Delivers 100th Avanti
Piaggio Aero Industries delivered the 100th Avanti in the U.S., the manufacturer announced on Tuesday.
Engines
Turbomeca Arrius 2G1 Gets EASA Nod
EASA certified the Turbomeca Arrius 2G1 turboshaft that powers the Kamov Ka-226T light twin, Kamov parent company Russian Helicopters announced this week.
Training and Workforce
Arabian Jets Chooses CAE for Training
Arabian Jets of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and CAE signed a long-term agreement for pilot training services on eight business aircraft types yesterday at the Dub
FBOs
Signature Buys Stake in St. Maarten FBO
Signature Flight Support recently acquired a majority stake in Arrindell Aviation Services, an FBO at St. Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport.
FBOs
JetFlite International Launches Refinishment Program
JetFlite International of Long Beach, Calif., has launched an aircraft “refinishment” program that repairs and refinishes existing components and materials
Aircraft
HyperMach Now Aiming for Mach 4 Bizjet
HyperMach Aerospace’s planned 20-seat supersonic business jet (SSBJ), dubbed the SonicStar, will be able to fly at Mach 4.0, the company said
FBOs
Jet Aviation Appoints Senior Manager at Abu Dhabi FBO
Jet Aviation Abu Dhabi appointed Peter Lewis as senior manager of its new operations at Al Bateen Executive Airport.
Charter & Fractional
Limited-time Flexjet 25 Jet Card Program Offers Baja Experience
A special-edition Flexjet 25 Jet Card features a getaway to Los Cabos, Mexico, created by luxury travel experts at Abercrombie & Kent.
Aircraft
Fly-by-wire Software Issue Delays Embraer’s Midsize Jets
Software problems with the Embraer Legacy 500's fly-by-wire system is delaying the aircraft program by some nine months.
