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.

Online Editor

Chad Trautvetter

Sojourn Aviation, a new independent global aircraft sales company founded by former Hawker Beechcraft president Brad Hatt, was officially launched last month at the NBAA Convention. The company is providing ­consulting services, aircraft acquisitions, brokerage, ­management services and sales of business aircraft, ranging from turboprops to heavy corporate jets. Hatt has teamed with Directional Aviation Capital principal Kenn Ricci, whose portfolio of aviation companies includes Flight Options, Nextant Aerospace and Constant Aviation.

Sojourn Aviation Launches at NBAA

Sojourn Aviation, a new independent global aircraft sales company  founded by former Hawker Beechcraft president Brad Hatt, was officially  launched last m

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

AIN Products

SUBSCRIPTIONS

RESOURCES

ABOUT AIN