Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;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&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;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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Chad Trautvetter

Business aircraft activity in October climbed 5.14 percent over September, according to Aviation Research Group/U.S. (ARG/US), and was 2.5 percent higher than October 2008. Turboprop activity led the field, with an improvement of 9.1 percent. Part 91 operations climbed the most overall at 5.9 percent, and Part 135 operations saw a 0.7-percent increase. All-aircraft fractional operations declined by 5.9 percent. According to ARG/US, “Total flight activity for the last 12 months as compared to the previous 12 months is down 18.41 percent (November 2007 to October 2008 versus November 2008 to October 2009).”&nbsp;

ARG/US Data Shows Increase in Flying

Business aircraft activity in October climbed 5.14 percent over September, according to Aviation Research Group/U.S.

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