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
Satcom Direct Moves Tax Tracking to MySky
In an announcement made by the companies on Monday, Satcom Direct has transitioned its Tax Reporting Service to the AI-powered financial platform MySky.
Aircraft
K5 Taps Fokker for ACJ330 Completion
K5-Aviation takes delivery of its first ACJ330-300 with VIP completion to be performed by Fokker Techniek.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Comlux Accepts First Green ACJ TwoTwenty
Comlux Gets First Green ACJ TwoTwenty
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Greenpoint Delivers First VIP 787-9 in Record Time
Greenpoint Delivers First VIP 787-9 in Record Time
Aircraft
Dubai 2021: An Aerospace Oasis
The "Future of the Aerospace Industry" is on display at this year's Dubai Airshow.
Aircraft
Russia’s Aurus VIP Superjet Lands in Dubai
Irkut is co-promoting its Aurus SSJ100 bizliner and forthcoming MC-21 airliner at the Dubai Airshow.
Aircraft
No Animals Harmed in Making of this Helicopter
Airbus Corporate Helicopters delivered an ACH145 with a “fully vegan” interior for an “ethical fashion” pioneer.
Aircraft
Flydubai Max 8 on Display in Dubai
Flydubai is showcasing the interior of its new Boeing Max 8 on the Dubai Airshow ramp, along with new livery features marking the UAE’s 50th anniversary.
Aircraft
Sustainability Forum Highlights Decarb Progress
Boeing, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Etihad report in Dubai on progress toward reaching Net Zero by 2050.
Aircraft
CAE To Add Global 6500 Sim to Dubai Training Center
In a “first outside the Americas,” the Bombardier Global 6500 FFS is headed to the Middle East, CAE said at the Dubai Airshow.
Aircraft
Boeing Reports Progress on 737 Max 7, 777-9
Boeing’s changes to its development organization are benefitting many programs in progress.
Aircraft
Boeing Bags Order for Eleven 737-800 Freighters
Boeing will open three new freighter conversion lines to meet soaring global demand for standard-body cargo haulers.
Aircraft
Honeywell Names Wahaj as Strategic Supplier
Saudi Arabia’s Wahaj will provide precision aircraft parts for Honeywell contracts from Airbus, Boeing, Dassault, and other OEMs.
Aircraft
Airbus, Indigo Partners Ink Order for 255 A321neos
Orders from four Indigo Partners airlines will total 255 A321neos and forthcoming A321XLRs before the decade’s end.
Aircraft
Dassault Touts Military Ties, Bizav MRO in Dubai
The Rafale C fighter flexes Dassault’s defense platform muscles, complementing its civilian maintenance capabilities in the UAE.
Aircraft
Sim Maker Euramec Launches Military Expansion in Dubai
Building on commercial market success, Euramec will bring flight and mission training solutions to military customers.
Avionics
Nir-Or Shows Next-gen Large Area Displays in Dubai
Nir-Or is showing its new glass cockpit displays developed for the Israeli Air Force at the Dubai Airshow.
Aircraft
Hensoldt Shows Sensor-based Airborne Solutions
Hensoldt’s broad range of sensor technologies include radars, aerial threat protection, and air traffic management systems.
Airlines
Air bp Launches Baghdad Fueling Joint Venture
Air bp is partnering with local companies to build “a strong future for aviation in Iraq.”
Aircraft
Dassault Promotes Falcon Flagships in Dubai
French airframer Dassault puts updated Falcon 8X and forthcoming 6X and 10X in focus at DWC.
Aircraft
Charter Operator VistaJet Reports Record Sales
Bespoke global charter provider adds more Global 7500s and Challenger 350s to meet demand.
Aircraft
AAM Set to 'Change the World,' Innovators Tell BACE Attendees
Day 2 Keynote brings six AAM Innovators to stage, highlights repaid eVTOL developments.
Aircraft
Jet Aviation Touts Fleet Growth and New Charter Program
Swiss company adds more than two-dozen jets and highlights Freedom Access charter offering
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Carpet Maker Kalogridis Taps Aerospace Vet as New CEO
High-end aviation carpet specialist makes executive changes to grow company, boost customer satisfaction
Aircraft
Jet Aviation Buffs Prepurchase Inspection Program
Swiss company adds optional customized reviews and quick inspections to facilitate preowned transactions
NBAA-BACE Returns with Gala Kick Off
Innovators and sustainability take center stage as the business aviation highlights bright future.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Comlux Touts a New Neo and ACJ TwoTwenties
VIP airliner specialist Comlux says the preowned market is active, and new sales are “very complicated.”
Aircraft
Scheme Designers Touts New 3D Rendering Tool
Custom livery specialist Scheme Designers is marking its 25th anniversary and displaying its photo-realistic design capabilities.
Aircraft
BBJ Proclaims Bizav 'Stronger Than Ever' at NBAA-BACE
Citing potential impact of expected pilot shortage on executive aircraft sales, Boeing will increase its support for flight schools
Aircraft
Safe Flight’s Autothrottle Chosen for Challenger 3500
AutoPower ATS brings more accurate, responsive, and dependable speed and thrust management
