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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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Bombardier Fined for Denial of Pilot Training
The Quebec Human Rights Tribunal has ordered Bombardier to pay a Pakistani-born Canadian citizen more than $319,000 for denying him Challenger 604 flight
Elbit Finalizes M7 Acquisition
Elbit Systems of America has completed its $85 million purchase of San Antonio, Texas-based aircraft services provider M7 Aerospace.
Airports
Al Bateen Cuts Rates To Attract Bizav
Abu Dhabi Airports Company is slashing prices for landing and parking fees at Abu Dhabi’s Al Bateen Executive Airport, effective immediately.
Norwood Operators Challenge Proposed Rules
Norwood Memorial Airport (Mass.) manager Russ Maguire has proposed rules for helicopter operations that he says will improve safety, access and efficienc
New Airbus Engine Option Coming for ACJs
Airbus launched a new engine option last month for A320-series airliners, and an Airbus Corporate Jetliner spokesman confirmed to AIN that the optio
Aircraft
Re-engined Beechjet Nears Certification
Nextant Aerospace said last month that it completed R&D flight testing for the 400XT, a remanufactured Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP with Williams FJ44
JetNet: Used Aircraft Transactions Climbing
Sales transactions of pre-owned business jets and turboprops, as well as turbine helicopters, posted healthy increases from a year ago, according to dat
Avionics
FliteDeck Pro EFB Gets Real Time Wx
Jeppesen introduced an en route application that features worldwide, real-time weather service as a new component of its FliteDeck Pro electronic flight
General Dynamics’ Aerospace Group Shines
General Dynamics’ aerospace group is on track to post a modest growth in revenue over last year, according to company CEO and chairman Jay Johnson.
Patent Causing Turbulence at Online Flight Planners
Online flight-planning provider RunwayFinder shut down on Monday in the wake of a patent lawsuit filed by Aurora, Ore.-based FlightPrep.
Used Bizjet Inventory Still Falling, but Demand Anemic
According to the latest data from JPMorgan Research, pre-owned business jet inventories fell last month, reversing a three-month upward trend, though deman
Aircraft
Gulfstream's New G650 Really Goes the Distance
The Gulfstream G650, which isn't here at MEBA because of the company's aggressive flight-test schedule, will be the world's fastest and longest range busin
Aircraft
New Airbus Engine Option Coming for ACJs, Too
Airbus launched a new engine option yesterday for A320-series airliners, and an Airbus Corporate Jetliner spokesman confirmed to AIN that
MEBA 2010 Expected To Smash Previous Records
Airshow organizer F&E Aerospace is expecting some 7,000 attendees–a record number–at the Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show next week in Dubai.
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Photo Licenses for Pilots
The FAA last month announced a proposed rule that would require all U.S.
Aircraft
Hawker 4000s Set for Significant Upgrade
Faced with an FAA mandate to modify all of the Hawker 4000s delivered thus far with fuel system upgrades that meet the latest certification standards, H
Accidents
Citation Crashes in Fog at UK Airport
The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch is probing the crash of a Cessna Citation II that closed Birmingham Airport for several hours on November 19.
Charter & Fractional
French Charter Firm faces liquidation
Financial records at French air charter operator Blue Line are being scrutinized following the company’s compulsory liquidation on October 6 with debts
Regulations and Government
Bermuda Requires SMS for entry
As of November 18, Bermuda is requiring all foreign operators of business aircraft with an mtow of more than 12,500 pounds to have a safety management syst
Gulfstream announces bold expansion plans
Gulfstream Aerospace announced ambitious plans last month for a $500 million, seven-year expansion project at its Savannah, Ga.
Rotorcraft
JetNet: Used Business Aircraft Transactions Climbing
Sales transactions of pre-owned business jets and turboprops, as well as turbine helicopters, posted healthy increases from a year ago, according to data r
Safety
NBAA, NATA Question FAA over Pilot Fatigue Rules
In comments submitted to the FAA regarding the proposed flight-duty and
Aircraft
Cirrus Vision Jet Development Stalls
Cirrus Aircraft said it is continuing to refine the design of the SF50 Vision single-engine jet but further development “is paced by funding,” according
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Goodrich Digesting DeCrane Acquisition
With completion of its acquisition of most of the former DeCrane Aerospace assets, Goodrich of Charlotte, N.C., showcased its expanded completion and ref
Cessna: Int’l Demand Key to Bizjet Recovery
International demand will be important to the recovery of the business jet market and will account for an increased proportion of future sales, Cessna vi
Regulations and Government
FAA Behind on ICAO SMS Rules
While the FAA has filed a “difference” explaining that it does not have a formal safety management system (SMS) rule for aircraft operators, despite the
Mexican Learjet 85 Facility Opens
Bombardier Aerospace officially inaugurated its new Learjet 85 component manufacturing facility at the Queretaro Aerospace Park in Mexico.
