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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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Aircraft
Nextant Beechjet conversions aiming for STC in early 2011
At this year's NBAA convention, Nextant Aerospace is making its debut in the static display with not one, but two of its new 400XT Beechjet conversions.
Foley: ‘Notable Recovery’ in Bizav over Past Year
According to business aviation analyst Brian Foley of Brian Foley Associates, the business aviation industry has made a “notable recovery” since last year'
Aircraft
Gulfstream’s GIV celebrates milestone 25 years in service
Gulfstream Aerospace last month celebrated the 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Gulfstream IV, which the Savannah, Ga.-based manufacturer said i
State of the Industry: Cessna
The good news for Cessna Aircraft is that analysts expect the Wichita-based aircraft manufacturer to maintain its position as the business aircraft market
JPMorgan: Bizjet Pre-owned Market Loses Some Steam
According to JPMorgan’s latest business jet monthly report, released on Friday, improvement in the pre-owned market has stalled.
Safety
Serious Runway Incursions Fall Sharply in U.S.
According to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt, the number of serious runway incursions at U.S.
Standing Room Only at Bombardier Safety Standdown
Bombardier’s four-day Safety Standdown seminar, which concluded today in Wichita, was fully booked.
Bombardier: Bizjet Market Recovering
Bombardier Aerospace “is starting to see signs of recovery as shown by the significant reduction in business aircraft order cancellations,” Bombardier pres
Safety
Prism Shines with FSF Offer
Prism, a subsidiary of aviation services firm Argus, is sponsoring the first year of corporate membership in the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) for each
Regulations and Government
Draft AC Offers OEMs Guidance on Icing
The FAA’s Draft Advisory Circular 20-147A released last month provides new guidance to aircraft manufacturers on compliance with regulations covering eng
Gulfstream Encouraged by Market Activity
“There’s a fair amount of caution out there, but we’re seeing steady activity at our Gulfstream and Jet Aviation subsidiaries,” Jay Johnson, chairman and
ATC
NextGen Included in U.S. Infrastructure Plans
Airport upgrades and the Next Generation Air Traffic System are part of the Obama Administration’s plans to invest more than $50 billion in the U.S.’s tr
FBOs
SheltAir FLL Hosting NASA Hurricane Test Base
A NASA Earth science field experiment is being conducted from a temporary base at SheltAir’s FBO facility at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood (Fla.) International
Accidents
Controller Prevents GIV Crash
An alert radar controller monitoring traffic at Shannon air traffic services helped to prevent a Gulfstream IV-SP from crashing near Killarney, Ireland, la
Aircraft
Bombardier To Launch 'New Global Family' at NBAA
Unable to maintain radio silence of an expected unveiling
Bizav Flight Activity Regains Momentum
Business aircraft flight activity returned to positive territory in August, increasing 1.7 percent from last year, after posting an almost 1-percent year-
Regulations and Government
FAA Launches Review of Flammability Regs
The FAA has assigned the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) the new task of reviewing and submitting recommendations in response to the agenc
FBOs
Million Air Wins RFP, Negotiating for Reno-Tahoe FBO
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority board of trustees chose Million Air as the winner of a request for proposals to build a new FBO at Reno-Tahoe Internati
London To Host Future of Bizjets Conference
The fourth annual Future of Business Jets conference will be staged in London from November 10 to 11 at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel.
Maintenance and Modifications
LBAS Opens Eastern Bloc Service Shop
Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services (LBAS) opened a new line maintenance station at Riga International Airport in partnership with Latvian partner Ba
Second Half ‘Crucial’ for Bizjet OEMs
“Elevated used inventory, attractive used pricing and macro uncertainty continue to hold down demand for new business jets,” JPMorgan Equity Research said
Rotorcraft
Heavy-lift Helos Helping in Gulf Restoration
Heavy-lift helicopters from private contractors and the military are continuing to play a critical role in restoring the Gulf of Mexico’s ecosystem in th
Aircraft
Gulfstream G250, G650 Programs ‘On Track’
According to Jay Johnson, chairman and CEO of Gulfstream parent company General Dynamics, the Gulfstream G650 and G250 test programs are proceeding on tr
Charter & Fractional
CitationAir, Air Partner Form Alliance
CitationAir by Cessna launched an alliance with UK-based charter broker Air Partner, through which each company’s respective customers will have access t
FBOs
Venice Airport FBO May Get Hangar Permits
Due to a technicality, the FAA last month dismissed the Part 16 complaint against the city of Venice, Fla., for denying permits for the sole FBO at Venic
Charter & Fractional
Spectrum Air Starting Bizjet Flights
Charter broker Spectrum Air is launching scheduled nonstop business jet flights between Van Nuys, Calif., and Teterboro, N.J., on October 10.
Aircraft
Will Bombardier launch a super Global at NBAA?
George Tsopeis, Zenith Jet’s vice president of aviation services and a former member of Bombardier’s business aircraft strategy and business development te
Regulations and Government
Bonus Depreciation Passes House, Senate
General aviation groups hailed the passage late last month of a bonus depreciation bill, H.R.5297, that will allow for accelerated depreciation of business
Accidents
Phenom 100 Brakes Face Scrutiny
The NTSB is investigating a September 10 incident in which an Embraer Phenom 100 suffered minor damage upon landing in Brenham, Texas.
Gulfstream Names New Vice presidents
Gulfstream Aerospace promoted Greg Collett to v-p of initial phase operations and Austin Shontz to v-p of final phase operations.
