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
Altea Scores with Privacy Zone Concept for Global 7500
The Privacy Zone concept for Global 7500 by business aircraft interior design specialist Aleta was named among the 2022 best of the best in aviation.
Mental Wellness Gets Post-Covid Safety Focus
Summit explores pandemic links, offers solutions for mental health issues affecting aviation safety
Lygg Launches 'Door-to-door' Charter App in Europe
Lygg has launched a transportation app and platform for travel within Europe with an emphasis on reducing carbon emissions.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Collins To Bring SpaceChiller to Bizav Cabins
Collins Aerospace intends to bring its new multi-functional SpaceChiller thermoelectric aircraft cooling system to the business aviation market.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Nordam’s Elevate Concept Receives Crystal Cabin Award
During the Aircraft Interiors Expo, Nordam and its consultancy partner Teague were presented with a Crystal Cabin Award for Best Cabin Concept.
Humanitarian Pilots Mount Mission to EBACE
The Humanitarian Pilots Initiative (HPI) made its EBACE debut as the all-volunteer organization seeks greater funding for relief efforts.
Airports
JetNet Partners with Flash for Lightning Prediction
JetNet announced at EBACE partnership with Flash Scientific Technology to bring lightning prediction to the aviation market
Aircraft
Happy Design Shows ACJ TwoTwenty Livery Concept
Happy Design Studio CEO Didier Wolff is showing off a concept livery for the ACJ TwoTwenty this week at EBACE 2022.
Aircraft
Aviation Partners Eyes Next Bizav Winglet Project
Pioneering blended winglet developer Aviation Partners analyzes case for retrofits on unnamed in-service platform
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
The Cost is Clear as MySky Syncs with Myairops
MySky and myairops announce at EBACE platform integration, bringing greater cost transparency to flight operations
FBOs
Euro Jet Grows by Lounging on the Adriatic
Prague-based flight support specialist Euro Jet highlight at EBACE expanded crew facilities network, Adriatic area flight demand
Aircraft
Electric Power, Pioneers Drive EBACE Panel
Eviation’s Alice and VoltAero’s Cassio make case at EBACE for all-electric and hybrid-electric fixed-wing aircraft
Charter & Fractional
Year-old Charter Broker Elbjets Makes EBACE Debut
Making its EBACE debut, Hamburg-based charter broker Elbjets highlights its personal service to regional clients
Charter & Fractional
UAS Lifts Trip Support Portfolio
Dubai-based UAS intros Global Trip Manager app at EBACE and adds PPS flight planning to its trip support portfolio.
Aircraft
Global Jet Getting Digital Dividends
Global Jets intros at EBACE new Leon digital platform, creating “significant added value” for the full-service provider
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Comlux Gives Details on Completion of First ACJ TwoTwenty
Switzerland’s Comlux reports that the first ACJ TwoTwenty completion is underway, while demand grows for new Comlux Tech services.
EBACE Aces Return in Inspiring Fashion
Navratilova, Rutherford lead keynote opening session.
Aircraft
Dassault and Gulfstream Flagships Debut at EBACE
Gulfstream's G700 and Dassault's Falcon 6X flew to Geneva for their first display at an EBACE show.
Aircraft
Kalogridis Floors EBACE with New Carpet Collection
Kalogridis International’s new Origins Collection of luxury aviation carpets with eco-friendly design theme debuts at EBACE.
Aircraft
VistaJet Goes Greener with New Whitepaper
VistaJet doubles down on 2025 carbon neutrality at EBACE with new whitepaper detailing industry challenges, solutions
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
MySky Reveals Big Spend App Update
Technology provider MySky has updated MySky Spend, its AI-driven financial control product.
Aircraft
Pandemic Spurs Demand for UAS VIP Supervisor Services
UAS International Trip Support has seen pandemic-induced demand for VIP Supervisor services to handle fast-changing operating environments.
Aircraft
Boeing Taps Company Vet Pearson as BBJ President
On the eve of EBACE, Boeing names Erika Pearson, veteran commercial division exec, as new Boeing Business Jets president
Aircraft
Gogo Going Global with OneWeb and E-steerable Antenna
Gogo introduced the first global broadband satcom service using an electronically steerable antenna, with connectivity via OneWeb’s LEO network.
Charter & Fractional
Vista Global Touts Rising Sales and Air Hamburg, Jet Edge Additions
Vista Global reports big 2021 sales increases at its VistaJet and XO brands as acquisitions continue.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Corporate Helicopters Cheers Rising Orders
ACH at EBACE reported a significant demand boost for corporate helicopters and its bespoke designer interiors.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
AMAC Sees Upswing in Bizliner Completions and Maintenance
Swiss VIP airliner specialist AMAC Aerospace touts big year-over-year service demand growth at EBACE in Geneva.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aircraft Lighting Spotlights New Exterior, Cockpit LEDs
Aircraft Light International displays at EBACE new LED drop-in replacements for legacy exterior, cockpit lighting.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Canada’s Flying Colours Performs CRJ to VIP Magic
Bombardier specialist Flying Colours highlights its CRJ conversions and growing transatlantic MRO traffic at EBACE 2022.
Charter & Fractional
JetNet Underscores Aircraft Sales, Launches New Intelligence Platform
Business aviation data firm JetNet reported on aircraft markets position and debuted its new Business Intelligence platform at EBACE.
