James Wynbrandt
Contributor - Business Aviation
A multi-engine, instrument rated pilot, James Wynbrandt has been an AIN and Business Jet Traveler contributor since 2003. His in-depth reporting and insightful features have won more than a dozen editorial honors, including two National Business Aviation Association Gold Wing Awards (2019; 2021), and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Barron’s, Fortune, Forbes, and Smithsonian Air & Space. He has flown his Mooney M20K 252 on assignments throughout North and Central America and the Caribbean. Wynbrandt is also the author of Flying High (Wiley & Sons), a biography of Jet Blue founder David Neeleman, as well as histories, references works, and books on a variety of other topics from major publishers. He lives in New York City.
Latest from James Wynbrandt
Cabin Interior and Electronics
First-time Exhibitors Shine in Las Vegas
Over 75 firms, agencies and organizations are making their NBAA-BACE debuts this year, displaying an array of exciting products, services and solutions.
Charter & Fractional
Vista Global Touts 'Asset-Lite' Access Options
Dubai-based holding company offers lift ranging from per-seat charter to leases on Bombardier’s flagship Global 7500.
Charter & Fractional
NATA Fires Latest Salvo in War on Illegal Charter
Beefed up consumer awareness campaign leads upgraded initiative.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aeria Touts Latest VVIP Completion
BBJ for undisclosed head of state marks San Antonio company’s third custom completion since opening shop in 2012.
Charter & Fractional
Magellan Jets Plans 1Q20 Mobile App Launch
U.S. Northeast-centric jet card provider Magellan Jets is currently beta testing a new customer service app that it plans to roll out in the first quarter.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
LHT Unveils Interior Concept for VIP A220
German completion specialist hopes yacht-like SkyRetreat cabin will prompt Airbus to make its smallest airliner available to the executive market.
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Touts Its MRO Side
Completion centers such as AMAC Aerospace often offer and rely on VIP aircraft MRO and support services as part of their business models.
Polar Circumnavigation Set for November Departure
The five- to six-month trip will highlight the mission's causes and promote STEM education, among other things.
Training and Workforce
CAE Showcases Latin America Training Footprint
Canadian training specialist’s South American business aviation and helicopter training center is in São Paulo.
Safety
MedAire Showcases New Safety Tools
Aviation safety and security specialist brings Travel Risk Map and aviation security white paper to LABACE.
Security
Satcom Direct Hits Connectivity, Security Concerns
Critical and high-level threats against business aircraft are increasing dramatically, U.S. company reports.
Maintenance and Modifications
U.S.-Based Duncan Touts South American MRO Services
Company can expedite shipments of parts and repairs from South America, and provide nose-to-tail service at North American locations.
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Reports Strong Sales in Brazil
GA and special mission aircraft manufacturer says twin-engine DA62 a big hit in LABACE’s backyard.
Aircraft
Mooney Intros Maintenance Cost Management Plan
Hight performance piston single manufacturer also announces useful load increase program, says more factory aftermarket upgrade programs coming
Training and Workforce
Six Disabled Pilots Get Wings from Able Flight
Non-profit group has now awarded more than 100 flight training scholarships to handicapped aspiring aviators
Aircraft
Avidyne Helping Autonomous Piloting Efforts
CEO Schwinn says future of urban air mobility depends on artificial intelligence and connectivity
Aircraft
Extra Aircraft Unveils 330NG
All-composite two-place aerobatic aircraft has notched two sales since arriving in the U.S. just days ago
Aircraft
Daher Showcases TBM and Kodiak Turboprops
Recent acquisition of Quest Aircraft gives French company a U.S. foothold
AeroInnovate Hosts 'How To' Panel for Entrepreneurs
"Virtual accelerator" organization has helped some 20 aviation and aerospace ventures come to market.
Aircraft
Diamond Inks 11-aircraft Order from Blue Line
Deliveries of the Jet-A powered DA40s and DA 42-IV will bring the North Carolina flight training Center's fleet of Diamonds to 20 aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Completions & Refurbishment Special Report: Cabin Interiors Activity Heats Up
New and preowned aircraft transactions, avionics propel industry action.
Charter & Fractional
Vista Global Blends XOJet, JetSmarter into XO
The new company will provide a digital platform for ease of use.
Aircraft
AeroTec, magniX To Electrify Caravans
Modification work to install and certify the 750-hp magni500 electric propulsion system on Cessna 208 already underway
Aircraft
P&W’s GoFly Contest Nearing Last Phase
Winner of contest to build VTOL personal flying device to claim $100,000 Disruptor Award.
Apollo Astronauts Land at Paris Air Show
Three Apollo astronauts recalled their lunar exploits a half-century later at the 2019 Paris Air Show.
Aircraft
Russian, Austrian Firms Team on Med Mod
Russian Helicopters and Air Ambulance Technology to jointly develop module for Ansat helicopters
Aircraft
Farnborough 2020 To Be 'Biggest and Most Dynamic Yet'
Airshow organizers report more than 90 percent of exhibit space either sold or committed.
Aircraft
Parker Touts Recent Contract Wins
U.S. systems manufacturer touts developments and contracts with Boeing, Piaggio, Vericor, and others.
Aircraft
Safetyn’Box GA Pilot Assistant Makes Debut
Device is part of start-up’s human factors-based personalized safety system.
Aircraft
Honeywell, SmartSky Team for Airline Connectivity
SmartSky’s new 4G LTE ATG network provides Wi-Fi connectivity “similar to office environments”.
