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
GDC Working on Airbus, Boeing Jetwave Installations
First batch of STCs for installations are anticipated in early 2017.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Renders A350 Interior
Basel Completion Center creates design taking inspiration from high-end hotel and residences for next generation wide-body.
Engines
Dallas Airmotive Speeds Turn Times
Engine service provider intros ExpressLane for accelerated MPI/CZIs for Honeywell engines.
Aircraft
Cessna Completes First Wing-fuselage Mating of Longitude
Six months after unveiling the clean sheet design, the newest Citation is on track to enter service in 2017.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Amac Aerospace Acquires France’s JCB Aero
Basel-based completions and MRO provider also announces expansion in Turkey, and highlights a year of milestones
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Intros 3D App for Completions
JetVision enables clients to oversee their projects via smart devices, and will reduce downtime by facilitating faster decisions
Safety
Drones: Think First, Then Launch
One study shows the unmanned aircraft can be a distraction for ag operators.
Safety
Business Aviation Safety Summit 2016
Experts address the complicated issues at work to ensure safe operations.
Safety
Bizav Has Lower Threat of ‘Rogue’ Pilots than Airlines
Unlike accidents based on wreckage, pilot murder-suicide "brings us into an area of the profiler of criminal behavior."
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Skandia’s Soundproofing Makes Noise
The U.S. aviation materials supplier showcases its kit and custom solutions for lowering cabin sound levels.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik Intros VIP Interior for A350
New design concept, called “Home” aims to appeal to a new generation of bizliner buyers
Safety
FSF Study Recommends New Go-around SOPs
Study recommends making 300 feet, rather than 1,000 feet agl, the go-around height for unstable approaches.
Safety
International Operations 2016: Flying Safely and Securely
Annual Conference Offers a World of Help
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik Finds a Faster Path to Inner Beauty
Automated water transfer printing shortens lead times, says the company.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
First Class Gets Upgraded
Airbus Corporate Jet Center offers a "super first class" interior
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Launches Completion App
Customers can keep an eye on completions–in real time.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aeroloft Hands Over BBJ Completion
The project is the company's 16th completion of a BBJ for a head-of-state customer.
Avionics
Satcom Direct Touts New Connectivity Solutions
Mini Wi-Fi hub fulfills distinct missions in both bizliners and light business jets.
The Ultimate In Cabin Luxury, Beauty And Functionality
ABACE showcases the world’s leading aircraft interior design specialists.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
AAC Completes First Head-of-state Boeing 787-8
Undisclosed customer to take possession next month.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
EcoDomo Brings Leather Beyond Soft Goods
Countertops and floors could be the next cabin frontiers for cowhide.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
GV Gets Interior Refresh at Global Aircraft Interiors
The New York company is seeing increasing demand for interior refurb projects as owners keep their airplanes longer.
Ruag Offering Countertop Repairs
The company's paint specialists will evaluate any countertop repair project and discuss solutions.
Avionics
Constant Signs Deals for Gogo Biz Installations
Constant has developed and owns about a dozen Wi-Fi STCs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
West Star Makes Room in Falcon 2000
Certification was accomplished via FAA Form 337.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Mecaer Wins STC for H145T2 Luxury Interior
Five orders in hand for the Mercedes-Benz Style interior, with first delivery planned by year-end.
Avionics
Innovative Solutions Debuts Compact, Lightweight ADAHRS
System can provide air data to existing autopilot and display systems at a fraction of the cost of comparable AHRS alone
Maintenance and Modifications
Aloft and Boeing Ink Aux Fuel Tank Partnership
New exclusive agreement covers BBJ 737 Max; existing Next Generation 737 agreement extended.
Corridor to Build On Tech Forum’s Success
Corridor to Build On Tech Forum’s Success
Aircraft
Astronics Debuts Low-drag Radome
Composite structure is bird strike and Airinc 791 compliant, and offers weight savings over traditional metal radomes.
