Ian Whelan
Director of Video
Ian, who joined AIN in 2014, is the company’s director of video. He started his career in 2002 at the art house film distributor The Criterion Collection before moving to a production company that specializes in automotive video content. There, he helped to develop the popular YouTube channel /DRIVE and created content for brands like Porsche, Land Rover, and Aprilia. After a short freelance stint at BBC America, Ian joined AIN full time, bringing his lifelong interest in aviation.
A native of New Jersey, he studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, earning a bachelor of fine arts degree in computer art.
Latest from Ian Whelan
Aircraft
Flying Privately: How Aircraft Like the Bombardier Global 8000 Come to Life
We talk through the process from conception to delivery
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Austrian company F/List Is Using New Materials for Greener Cabin Interiors
Going back to natural materials can have advantages in sustainability.
Airports
High-octane Unleaded Avgas is Now Available at Reid-Hillview Airport in California
Aircraft owners will no longer have to fly to other airports to buy fuel
Aircraft
Joby Demonstrates Its eVTOL Aircraft For the First Time Outside the U.S.
Public flight took place on November 2 against the backdrop of Mount Fuji in Japan
Rotorcraft
Learning To Fly Helicopters in the Guimbal Cabri G2
How a long-time fixed-wing pilot transitions to the rotary-wing world
Aircraft
Textron Cessna Citation CJ4, CJ3, and M2 Jets Updated to Gen3 with Garmin Autoland
Garmin's Autoland feature could save lives if a pilot becomes incapacitated
Aircraft
Joby’s eVTOL Aircraft in New York City Previews the Future of Commuting
Only seven minutes from Wall Street to JFK Airport
Aircraft
Cutting Through the eVTOL Aircraft Hype With Independent Expert Sergio Cecutta
Straight talk about an industry that is making a lot of promises
Aircraft
Bombardier Challenger 350 Flies Approach to TUPJ Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Latitude 33 Aviation shared this video with us
Aircraft
Embraer’s Eve Air Mobility Is Building Full-scale eVTOL Prototypes
Embraer is one of a few established aerospace manufacturers investing in eVTOL tech
Aircraft
Joby Aviation Could Make eVTOL Air Taxi Dreams a Reality in 2025
Working on its eVTOL since 2009, Joby says it is close to type certification
Aircraft
Hyundai-backed Supernal Spells Out Its Plans For eVTOL Air Taxi Services
Automakers are increasingly investing in the eVTOL industry
Aircraft
Why Boeing's Wisk Aero Believes Pilotless eVTOL Air Taxis Are Safer and More Viable
Wisk Aero is aiming straight for autonomous flight
Maintenance and Modifications
Laying the Groundwork for Aviation's Maintenance Demand – AIN Roundtable
Industry leaders discuss how to prepare for capacity limitations and for the future of the maintenance sector
Aircraft
U.S. Navy Enlists Textron’s King Air 260 Aircraft to Train Pilots For Multiple Military Roles
The T-54A version of the King Air turboprop has been specially equipped
Aircraft
Vertical Aerospace Starts Next Stage of Flight Testing For Its VX4 eVTOL Aircraft
Thrustborne flight is next
Aircraft
Volocopter Flies its eVTOL Aircraft During the Paris Olympics at Versailles
eVTOL companies are trying to instigate their own revolution
Aircraft
As Boom Supersonic Works on Its Own Engine, It Shows the Overture Airliner’s Flight Deck
2030 is the target for entry into commercial service.
Aircraft
The Lilium Jet Aircraft Utilizes Thirty Electric Fans to Fly Emissions-Free
Its unique engine architecture makes the aircraft stand out from competitors
Aircraft
Air India’s New Airbus A350: A First Look at Business and First Class Offerings
An Indian design flair helps make this business class product unique.
Rotorcraft
JAC Boeing CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Flies at the Farnborough Airshow
The airshow demo shows how the aircraft can be useful in battle.
Aircraft
Airbus's A321XLR Airliner Flies at the Farnborough International Airshow
The narrowbody airliner has received EASA type certification.
Rotorcraft
Turkish Aerospace's T625 Gökbey Helicopter Flies at Farnborough International Airshow
The helicopter can be adapted to a variety of missions.
Aircraft
Embraer's C-390 Millennium Military Transport Flies at the Farnborough Airshow
Seven nations have procured the multirole military transport so far.
Aircraft
Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15QA Advanced Eagle Flies at Farnborough International Airshow
The QA is the most advanced version variant of the F-15
Aircraft
Ukraine's New Fighter Jet: F-16AM Fighting Falcon Flies at Farnborough Airshow
The fighter is the most common type in NATO.
Aircraft
ATR's 72-600 Airliner Flies at the Farnborough International Airshow
The aircraft is built by ATR, a joint venture between Airbus in France and Leonardo in Italy.
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft DART-750 Flies at Farnborough Airshow
The aircraft is an all-composite aerobatic basic turboprop trainer powered by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A.
Aircraft
RAF F-35B STOVL Flypast, Landing, and Takeoff at Farnborough Airshow
The aircraft operates from the new 'Queen Elizabeth'-class aircraft carriers.
