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

Fives Brings New Tools, Technology to Paris

French industrial giant touts inspection sensor, laminator and automated fiber placement equipment for aerospace applications.
Aircraft

Mecaer Showcases VIP Helicopter Interiors

MAGnificent VIP cabins for Bell’s 505 Jet Ranger X, 429 GlobalRanger and 525 Relentless being shown together for the first time
Aircraft

TBM 940 Makes World Debut at Paris Air Show

Newest member of Daher’s “very fast turboprop” family, with enhanced automation, has seen its first model just delivered to British customer.
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Aircraft

Greene Tweed Displays Seals, Elastomers and Composites

UK company’s high-performance materials include first elastomeric seal that meets fireproof-rated standards.

Pattonair Wins Safran Ventilation Systems Contract

UK-based logistics supply services company to support client from new facility in Toulouse
Aircraft

Daher, Airbus, Safran Team on EcoPulse Hybrid Propulsion

French companies anticipate first flight of the demonstrator, based on the TBM platform, in 2022.
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Aircraft

MagniX Debuts All-electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems

U.S. company’s motors selected by Eviation for Alice, and by Harbour Air for its seaplanes.
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Wallwork Group Displays Thermal Processing Expertise

UK aerospace materials specialist offers range of coatings to expanding base of European customers
Cabin Interior and Electronics

TE Connectivity Showcases Rugged, Fast Connections

U.S. company’s new Multigig RT 3 connector leads display at Paris Air Show
Aircraft

PPG Showcases 'Breakthrough' Solar Radiation Protection Windows

New Solaron Blue Protection for cockpit and cabin windows significantly reduces UVA, UVB, and HEV radiation.

Kaman Adds New Aerospace Surface Treatments

UK company makes £1 million investment for computer-controlled line; expects NADCAP cert by year’s end
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Aircraft

RAS Displays ATR Sea Eagle Special Mission Conversion

German company created maritime patrol platform from passenger aircraft for the Pakistan Navy – the service’s second
Aircraft

Daher Launches Student Competition To Spur TBM Innovations

“General Aviathon” contest aims “to build the future of aviation”, with initial focus on Silicon Valley in the U.S.

14bis Showcases Logistics Tracking Solution

U.S. start-ups’ blockchain-based system can track parts, data, material or intellectual property throughout its lifecycle.

Ruag Showcases Space, MRO and Aerostructures Capabilities

Bell 505, Pilatus PC-12 approvals among Swiss tech company’s recent news.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Stelia Showcases Bespoke Seats and Aerostructures Specialties

French company touts new Airbus Passenger Experience demonstrator and Turkish Airlines lie flat business class offering.
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Aircraft

Norsk Titanium Supplies AM Parts for Dreamliners

Norwegian company provides aerospace’s first FAA approved 3D-printed structural titanium part.
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Aircraft

Oriens Offers PC-24 Delivery Positions

UK-based distributor urges interested parties to “commit with deposits and spec their aircraft.”
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Aircraft

Seamless Air Alliance Touts Open Architecture Connectivity

Org formed in early 2018 aims to “empower airlines” with more control over passenger inflight Wi-Fi experience

Portugal Showcases Homegrown Aerospace Industry

Senior government ministers lead a delegation and full agenda of activities at Paris Air Show 2019.
Aircraft

Boom Unveils More Details on Supersonic Airliner

Completion of Boom's XB-1 demonstrator is expected by year’s end, first flight in early 2020.
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US Pavilion Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing

A week-long celebration at the Paris Air Show commemorates the U.S. lunar landing 50 years ago.
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SAE Highlights Standards Development for Key Aerospace Technologies

SAE International spurs innovation in supersonics, additive manufacturing, electric propulsion, and big data.
Charter & Fractional

Vista Global Completes JetSmarter Purchase

Vista Global Holdings (VGH) has completed its acquisition of U.S. based per-seat charter brokerage and app developer JetSmarter.
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Aircraft

Viasat Brings Ka-band Connectivity to Super-midsize Bizjets

Embraer's Praetor 600 gets the first STC for installation of the Global Aero Terminal 5510.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Touts FBO Network Growth

Swiss company now has 35 FBO locations worldwide and a deal with Europe’s Wijet to provide handling services
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Aircraft

Boeing Inks Deals for New BBJ Digital Services

Bundled solutions aim to help the airframer’s VIP airliner operators become operational quickly.
Aircraft

Rolls-Royce Delivering Pearl 15s for Bombardier’s New Globals

First engine in new powerplant family to debut on Global 5500/6500, set for service entry this year
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Aircraft

Bombardier and F/List Team on London Interiors Shop

Repair and refurbishment capability coming to Canadian airframer's Biggin Hill service center
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Aircraft

Comlux Delivers Its First Widebody VIP Completion

Just completed A330 demonstrates the group's full range of capabilities, including VIP airliner transactions and operations, says CEO Gaona
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