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
Charter & Fractional
NetJets pilots ratify contract
The unionized NetJets pilots, represented by IBT Local 1108, on November 21 overwhelmingly ratified the tentative labor agreement signed on October 8, near
Aircraft
OEMs focus on derivatives, not new models
While the business aviation industry remains healthy and forecasts predict continued growth, the established OEMs announced only incremental product upgrad
Aircraft
Spectrum Aeronautical unveils the newest entry to VLJ market
Start-up Spectrum Aeronautical of Encinitas, Calif., joined the crowded very light jet segment last month when it unveiled a nine-seat, $3.65 million all-c
Aircraft
New Business Airplanes
Adam Aircraft
A700–The A700 is a twinjet derivative of the Englewood, Colo.
Aircraft
Japan to test next-gen SST concept
apan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) plans soon to resume flight tests of a remote-controlled scaled experimental airplane in its quest to develop a
Charter & Fractional
NetJets pilot talks stall, again
Contract talks between NetJets management and pilots broke down once again on September 12, three days shy of a scheduled 30-day marathon bargaining sessio
Business aviation brings help and comfort to Katrina victims
When Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast, the business aviation community swung into action to help those affected by the natural disaster.
Regulations and Government
Congress Passes Bill Banning U.S. Participation in EU-ETS
