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

Jet Aviation Hong Kong expanded its offerings to include interior services. The company’s new 5,200-sq-ft interior shop, located in Tsuen Wan in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong, has four work bays, adding comprehensive interior refurbishment capabilities to the maintenance facility. Each work bay provides support for upholstery, carpeting, faux finishing and eco-friendly spray-painting. The shop also includes a clean room and a buffing area.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

Jet Aviation Hong Kong Adds Interior Shop

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Sarah Rose

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

This year’s event spotlights sustainability and luxury 

AIX 2025 Set To Spotlight Aircraft Interiors and Trends

Charles Alcock

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

AIX show survey finds over 80% of respondents say current business jet interiors are outdated

Survey Finds eVTOL Air Taxi Passengers Demand Fancy Cabin Interiors

F/Lab Stone Inlay debuts for commercial aviation

F/List Unveils Additional Aircraft Cabin Innovations

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

The narrowbody Airbus bizliner features VVIP and first-class seating areas 

Jet Aviation Delivers Its Quietest VIP Cabin to Date

Matt Thurber

System runs on Viasat's GX satellite network and provides high-speed broadband connectivity

Gogo Plane Simple Satcom STC’d for GV/G550

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SpaceX Starlink Adds Fargo Jet Center to Dealer Network

Jessica Reed

Product is designed to serve both retrofit and new completion markets

Rosen Aviation Launches Standalone 4K Smart Map Box

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

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