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
Air Lease Taps Pratt GTFs for More Than 220 Jets
Air Lease has agreed to buy Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan engines to power A320s and A220s for a large new aircraft order.
Aircraft
IAI Reveals EASA STC for Freighter Conversion at Farnborough
IAI won EASA STC approval for Boeing 737-800SF passenger-to-freighter conversions.
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Process Modernization a Factory Focus
Pratt & Whitney is highlighting its Industry 4.0 transformation at Farnborough as “the next evolution in lean manufacturing.”
Aircraft
Zero Petroleum Synthetic Fuel Powers Ikarus C42
Zero Petroleum brought the first aircraft to fly on all-synthetic fuel to the Farnborough Airshow.
Aircraft
L3Harris, Air Astra, Announce Pilot Training Plan
L3Harris will train pilots at new Bangladesh airline Air Astra through 2026 under an agreement announced at the Farnborough Airshow.
Aircraft
Boeing’s 737 Max 10 Makes International Debut
In addition to the international debut of the 737-10 Max, Boeing is highlighting its latest sustainability initiatives and defense platforms at FIA.
Aircraft
GKN To Lead Dutch R&D Consortium
GKN Aerospace will lead electrification and thermoplastics R&D programs for the Dutch sustainable aviation transition consortium.
Aircraft
Embraer, Raizen Partner on SAF at Farnborough
Embraer and renewable fuels producer Raizen sign LOI at Farnborough on producing SAF for the the manufacturer’s flight operations.
Aircraft
Rebranded DHC Lands at Farnborough in a Twin Otter
Freshly rebranded, De Havilland Canada brought a fully missionized Twin Otter Guardian 400 to the Farnborough Airshow.
Aircraft
Smith Myers Debuts New Search and Rescue Tools
Marking its 35th anniversary, Smith Myers introduced new products for its Artemis SAR line that turn mobile phones into location beacons.
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
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.
Aircraft
Global Jet Getting Digital Dividends
Global Jets intros at EBACE new Leon digital platform, creating “significant added value” for the full-service provider
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.
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
