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
Engines
Rolls-Royce BR725 Engine Gets EASA OK
Rolls-Royce on June 24 received EASA certification for its 16,000-pound-thrust BR725 engine.
Training and Workforce
FSI Trains Laid-off Pilots at no cost
FlightSafety International launched the Proficiency Protection Program, which is intended to help maintain the currency of business aircraft pilots and mai
Bombardier Upbeat in Bizjet Forecast
In its latest forecast, Bombardier expects total deliveries of 11,500 business jets worth $256 billion between this year and 2018.
Engines
Rolls-Royce BR725 Engine Approved by EASA
Rolls-Royce yesterday received EASA certification for its 16,000-pound-thrust BR725 engine.
ATC
New York Airspace Redesign Moving Forward
The New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Airspace Redesign, which is intended to reduce delays in this heavy air traffic area, cleared a “key
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky S-76D Program Progressing on Schedule
According to Stratford, Conn.-based Sikorsky, two more S-76D prototypes will soon join the helicopter test program, which is expected to conclude next year
Avionics
Honeywell System Aims To Reduce Runway Excursions
Honeywell last week at the Paris Air Show launched SmartLanding, a product intended to reduce runway excursions by alerting pilots if the aircraft’s approa
Training and Workforce
Free Training for Laid-off Bizav Pilots, Techs at FSI
FlightSafety International today announced the Proficiency Protection Program, which is intended to help maintain the currency of business aircraft pilots
Aircraft
Aerion Formal Launch Set for Late Next Year
Aerion this week at the Paris Air Show said it is nearing a decision on an aerospace manufacturing partner to lead the development and production of its su
Pre-owned Bizjet Inventories Hold Steady, UBS Says
“Available business jet inventories look finally to be stabilizing,” UBS Investment Research noted in its recently released business jet update, though pre
ARG/US: Business Aircraft Flying Activity Stabilizing
The gap between U.S.
Charter & Fractional
FAA: Use Constant Descents for Nonprecision Apps
The FAA recently issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO 09011) to provide guidance for Part 121 and 135 operators about the importance of using a consta
Bizjet Recovery Still ‘Far Off,’ Says J.P. Morgan
Pre-owned business jet inventories are stabilizing, but recovery of the business aircraft industry “still looks far off,” according to a recently released
AOPA, EAA Teaming To Protect General Aviation
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) said last week that they will be collaborating on issues and
ATC
Weather Offices at ATC Centers Could Close
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association is panning the Commerce Department’s proposal–released on Thursday–to close the National Weather Service c
More Cuts Coming at Hawker Beech, Cessna
Wichita is bracing for more job cuts at Cessna Aircraft and temporary furloughs at Hawker Beechcraft.
Safety
PC-12, CRJ200 in Near Ground Collision at CLT
The NTSB is investigating a runway incursion that occurred last Friday morning at Charlotte (N.C.) Douglas International Airport involving a PC-12 turbopro
Bizav Deliveries Will Recover in ’12
The Teal Group’s 19th annual Business Jet Overview indicates that business aircraft have been hit harder by the economic crisis than any other aerospace ma
New owner for Piper Aircraft; business to stay in Florida
American Capital on May 1 sold its entire stake in Vero Beach, Fla.-based Piper Aircraft to Imprimis, a corporate finance and investment management firm th
Regulations and Government
NTSB Expands Release of Accident Public Dockets
The NTSB yesterday began to release all accident investigation public dockets to its public Web site in accordance with the NTSB Freedom of Information Act
Regulations and Government
Emissions Plans Could Hobble Bizav, de Decker Says
Conklin & de Decker cofounder and president Bill de Decker is warning that the proposed
Flight Activity Stabilizing, Says ARG/US
Although business aircraft flight activity in April declined 18.8 percent year-over-year, it was down just 1.86 percent compared with March, according to A
Avionics
Global Vision Coming into Focus
Bombardier’s new Global Vision flight deck successfully completed its power-on test and is on target for its first flight on a Global Express XRS this sum
Aircraft
Emivest To Restart SJ30 Deliveries
Emivest Aerospace appears to be getting the SJ30 light jet program back on track since deliveries stalled more than a year-and-a-half ago.
Environment
Conklin Unveils CO2 Calculator
Conklin & de Decker developed a new carbon dioxide calculator for business aircraft.
Environment
Honeywell To Test Biofuel in APUs, Engines
Honeywell Aerospace is gearing up for biofuel tests on its APUs and engines this summer in a bid to stay ahead of the alternative fuel push.
Airbus Seeks $60M in Dispute with HBC
In Hawker Beechcraft’s (HBC) 10-Q quarterly report, the company revealed that it is engaged in a dispute with Airbus over manufacture of Hawker airframe co
Regulations and Government
Natca/FAA Dispute To Go to Mediation
The Obama Administration will appoint two mediators to resolve the long-simmering contract dispute between the National Air Traffic Controllers Association
Mayors Send GA Plea to Obama
Seventy mayors and county executives last month sent a letter to President Obama outlining the importance of general aviation to small towns and local econ
