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

Aircraft

Dassault Intros Falcon Perf on iPad

App enables Falcon pilots to easily calculate compliant takeoff and landing performance
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Aircraft

Falcon 6X on Track for Service Entry in 2022

Critical design review is complete, large parts are in production, and assembly of first aircraft slated for early 2020
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Aircraft

Brana to Take Charge of Dassault’s Falcon Line

Current deputy Carlos Brana is to assume his new title July 1, replacing longtime Dassault division head Olivier Villa.
Aircraft

Jet Aviation Links with hullo Aircrew for Crew Staffing

Investment in UK firm’s freelance and contract hire platform will help crews and operators maximize their opportunities
Aircraft

Global 7500 Turns on Circadian Cabin Lights

Bombardier’s new flagship arrives at EBACE amidst record-setting world tour.
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Avionics

Bombardier Unveils Updated Challenger 350

Improvements bring performance, cabin, and cockpit enhancements to the world’s best-selling business jet.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier Unveils Nuage Chaise for Global 5500/6500

Bombardier Unveils Nuage Chaise for Global 5500/6500, converts to lie-flat surface for seating or sleeping.
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Avionics

Jet Aviation Completes Trio of Major Refurbs

Boeing 747 and two Gulfstream GIV upgrades feature Ka-Band installations and refreshed cabins
Aircraft

Idair Inks Trio of VIP Cabin System Orders

Hamburg-based company offers advanced entertainment and communication systems for single-aisle and wide-body VIP airliners.
Charter & Fractional

Vista and JetSmarter To Tie Knot

The JetSmarter purchase by Vista Global Holdings will create a global charter powerhouse.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik Notches 1,000th nice CMS Delivery

Pioneering digital cabin entertainment and control system, LHT's OEI team began deliveries in 2006.
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Charter & Fractional

A New Vista for Charter

Vista Global Holdings aims to provide all-access pass for global charter customers.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Hilitech Showcases Innovative Lightweight Cabin Components

The Austrian joint venture links F/List and Hinsteiner Group.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

LHT Touts New Standard for LED Cabin Lights

Tech Spec aims to bring uniformity to next-gen lighting systems.

Aéro Montréal Puts Quebec Aerospace Resources on Sale

The Montreal region aggressively markets and develops high-tech capabilities.
Safety

FAA Officials: Agency Cultural Change is Working

One FAA executive is responsible for interpreting regulations that previously could be subject to eight opinions, Duncan told safety summit attendees.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Circadian-based Cabin Lights Unveiled for Global 7500

Bombardier today unveiled circadian rhythm-based cabin lighting technology that can help combat the effects of jet lag on long-distance flights.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier, Flying Colours Retie Knot at Seletar

A new five-year deal signed at ABACE 2019 will lead to further investment in growth at the Bombardier facility in Singapore.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Hilitech Opens New Plant for Lightweight Cabin Parts

The Kindberg plant will create lightweight cabin components and systems.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Completions for Next-gen Cabins

VVIP market readies for neos, Maxs, and coming wide-body bizliners.
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New Registries Tout Tail Number Advantages

Five national registries exhibiting at ABACE highlight the flexibility, efficiency, and economy they offer private aircraft owners and operators.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

New Standard Brings Cabin Lights into LED Age

The benchmark is intended to provide standardized levels of luminosity for LED lighting options.
Charter & Fractional

Vista Global To Acquire JetSmarter

The acquisition of JetSmarter is expected to close in the second quarter.
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Avionics

LHT Notches 1,000th Nice CMS Delivery

The system has undergone continual development since its introduction in 2003.
Charter & Fractional

Flying Smarter: Bizjets for Everyone?

The company has changed its business model to keep up with an ever-changing industry.

IOC Hits All the Top International Ops Issues

This year's conference covered old and new concerns for international operators
Rotorcraft

Mecaer Delivers Landmark VIP Bell 505

Canada’s Helite Aviation takes first Jet Ranger X in North America with "Magnificent" interior.
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Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Launches Global Helo Charter Alliance

Luxemburg-based Luxaviation Helicopters today launched a network of charter operators offering global access to more than 70 VIP-outfitted rotorcraft.
Safety

Pakistan-India Tension Triggers Trip Replanning

Intensified hostilities will affect air travel, but those who operate internationally know it is part of the normal course of business.
Safety

Pakistan-India Tension Triggers Trip Replanning

Intensified hostilities will affect air travel, but those who operate internationally know it is part of the normal course of business.