Ian Whelan
Director of Video
Ian, who joined AIN in 2014, is the company’s director of video. He started his career in 2002 at the art house film distributor The Criterion Collection before moving to a production company that specializes in automotive video content. There, he helped to develop the popular YouTube channel /DRIVE and created content for brands like Porsche, Land Rover, and Aprilia. After a short freelance stint at BBC America, Ian joined AIN full time, bringing his lifelong interest in aviation.
A native of New Jersey, he studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, earning a bachelor of fine arts degree in computer art.
Latest from Ian Whelan
Aircraft
Textron Cessna Citation CJ4, CJ3, and M2 Jets Updated to Gen3 with Garmin Autoland
Garmin's Autoland feature could save lives if a pilot becomes incapacitated
Aircraft
Joby’s eVTOL Aircraft in New York City Previews the Future of Commuting
Only seven minutes from Wall Street to JFK Airport
Aircraft
Cutting Through the eVTOL Aircraft Hype With Independent Expert Sergio Cecutta
Straight talk about an industry that is making a lot of promises
Aircraft
Bombardier Challenger 350 Flies Approach to TUPJ Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Latitude 33 Aviation shared this video with us
Aircraft
Embraer’s Eve Air Mobility Is Building Full-scale eVTOL Prototypes
Embraer is one of a few established aerospace manufacturers investing in eVTOL tech
Aircraft
Joby Aviation Could Make eVTOL Air Taxi Dreams a Reality in 2025
Working on its eVTOL since 2009, Joby says it is close to type certification
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Hyundai-backed Supernal Spells Out Its Plans For eVTOL Air Taxi Services
Automakers are increasingly investing in the eVTOL industry
Aircraft
Why Boeing's Wisk Aero Believes Pilotless eVTOL Air Taxis Are Safer and More Viable
Wisk Aero is aiming straight for autonomous flight
Maintenance and Modifications
Laying the Groundwork for Aviation's Maintenance Demand – AIN Roundtable
Industry leaders discuss how to prepare for capacity limitations and for the future of the maintenance sector
Aircraft
U.S. Navy Enlists Textron’s King Air 260 Aircraft to Train Pilots For Multiple Military Roles
The T-54A version of the King Air turboprop has been specially equipped
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Vertical Aerospace Starts Next Stage of Flight Testing For Its VX4 eVTOL Aircraft
Thrustborne flight is next
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Volocopter Flies its eVTOL Aircraft During the Paris Olympics at Versailles
eVTOL companies are trying to instigate their own revolution
Aircraft
As Boom Supersonic Works on Its Own Engine, It Shows the Overture Airliner’s Flight Deck
2030 is the target for entry into commercial service.
Aircraft
The Lilium Jet Aircraft Utilizes Thirty Electric Fans to Fly Emissions-Free
Its unique engine architecture makes the aircraft stand out from competitors
Aircraft
Air India’s New Airbus A350: A First Look at Business and First Class Offerings
An Indian design flair helps make this business class product unique.
Rotorcraft
JAC Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Flies at the Farnborough Airshow
The airshow demo shows how the aircraft can be useful in battle.
Aircraft
Airbus's A321XLR Airliner Flies at the Farnborough International Airshow
The narrowbody airliner has received EASA type certification.
Rotorcraft
Turkish Aerospace's T625 Gökbey Helicopter Flies at Farnborough International Airshow
The helicopter can be adapted to a variety of missions.
Aircraft
Embraer's C-390 Millennium Military Transport Flies at the Farnborough Airshow
Seven nations have procured the multirole military transport so far.
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Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15QA Advanced Eagle Flies at Farnborough International Airshow
The QA is the most advanced version variant of the F-15
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Ukraine's New Fighter Jet: F-16AM Fighting Falcon Flies at Farnborough Airshow
The fighter is the most common type in NATO.
Aircraft
ATR's 72-600 Airliner Flies at the Farnborough International Airshow
The aircraft is built by ATR, a joint venture between Airbus in France and Leonardo in Italy.
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Diamond Aircraft DART-750 Flies at Farnborough Airshow
The aircraft is an all-composite aerobatic basic turboprop trainer powered by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A.
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RAF F-35B STOVL Flypast, Landing, and Takeoff at Farnborough Airshow
The aircraft operates from the new 'Queen Elizabeth'-class aircraft carriers.
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Embraer's E195-E2 Airliner Flies at the Farnborough Airshow
The Aircraft can carry as many as 146 passengers.
Regulations and Government
Rep. Sam Graves: How the FAA and NTSB Reauthorization Got Done
"It was bipartisan from the beginning," Graves said of the 1,000-plus page measure
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Finds Creative Ways to Improve Jet Interior Maintenance and Overhaul Time
Redesigning the seats helps reduce downtime during overhaul and future maintenance
Aircraft
Airbus's ACJ TwoTwenty Airliner-Sized Business Jet Has All the Space You'll Ever Need
Traverse the globe in luxury with seventeen of your closest friends
Rotorcraft
Kopter Expects Versatile AW09 Helicopter To Punch Above Its Weight
The all composite turbine single promises to bring new technology to its segment
