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
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
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Citadel Partners with Elbit on Anti-Missile Systems
Companies aim to promote DIRCM installations on VIP aircraft in the Americas.
JetNet Summit Documents Bizav’s Rebound
Industry leaders tout boom times at annual JetNet data fest
Charter & Fractional
Three Bizav 'Visionaries' Predict Industry's Future at NBAA-BACE
The heads of Directional Aviation Capital, PlaneSense, and Wheels Up gathered at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas for a panel discussion.
Aircraft
Daher’s TBM and Kodiak Turboprops Set Sales Record
French turboprop manufacturer touts new Kodiak 100 Series III, and Home Safe autoland in TBM 940
Aircraft
Boeing Business Jets Celebrates BBJ Max Return and 25th Anniversary
With BBJ 777X waiting in the wings, demand surges for VIP bizliners
Charter & Fractional
Record Q4 Flight Activity Forecast by Argus
Fractional, Part 135, and Part 91 ops expected to continue to surge, eclipsing 2019 peaks
Charter & Fractional
Record Q4 Flight Activity Forecast by Argus
Fractional, Part 135, and Part 91 ops expected to continue to surge, eclipsing 2019 peaks
Maintenance and Modifications
Quiet Tech Intros Thrust Reverser Corrosion Fix
New solution permanently ends thrust door corrosion problems on HTF7000-powered jets
Charter & Fractional
FlyExclusive Shows New Access Programs, Refurbed Jet
Charter operator FlyExclusive expands fleet, aftermarket services.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Exhibitors Highlight Leather and Carpet Options
Carpeting and leathers set the tone for the well-appointed business jet cabin.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Sees Business Booming as Market Surges
NetJets is adding some $2.5 billion worth of jets, including the Bombardier Global 7500 and 5500, as it experiences record demand.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flying Colours Touts its GlobalEye, Q400MR programs
Canadian MRO sees growing demand for conversions/special missions interiors
Environment
Presenting the Keys to a Sustainable Flight Department
The Keys to a Sustainable Flight Department
Bizjet OEM Chiefs Discuss Challenges at JetNet Summit
The CEOs of Bombardier, Dassault Falcon Jet, Embraer Executive Jets, and Textron Aviation all reported robust demand.
JetNet Forecasts 'Enduring Recovery' for Bizav
The JetNet iQ report forecasts 718 new jet deliveries in 2021, up 15 percent from 2020, and a 7 percent delivery increase in 2022.
Charter & Fractional
Airacer Intros Two AI-based Charter Apps
Airacer Pro and Airacer Air Taxi aim to ease bookings for customers and operators.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Completions & Refurbishment 2021
Highlights of a remarkable turnaround year
Safety
Safety Standdown: Reduced Flight Ops Degrading Pilot Proficiency
Pilot skills are suffering due to not being able to fly as much, according to industry experts.
