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
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.
Training and Workforce
Reduced Flight Ops Affecting Pilot Proficiency
A training provider CEO says it's unprecedented for so many pilots to go so long without flying or having an alternative way of staying current.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
MSB Unveils Zero Gravity Side Ledge Table
MSB Unveils Zero Gravity Side Ledge Table
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Business Aircraft Cabins Go Green
High-end interiors and the push for sustainability merge in new-generation platforms.
ACJ TwoTwenty Flies Forward
Compared with large business jets, this luxe version of an airliner offers three times as much space for less money.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
First Large Format OLED 4K Monitors for Bizav Bow
First Large Format OLED 4K Monitors for Bizav Bow
Cabin Interior and Electronics
F/List Joins Renewable Cabin Materials Effort
F/List Joins Renewable Cabin Materials Effort
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Satcom Direct Plane Simple Antennas Set To Debut
Iridium Certus and Intelsat Ku-band airborne connectivity systems lead Satcom Direct's new product portfolio.
VistaJet IDs Covid-19 Impact on Luxe Travel’s Future
VistaJet IDs COVID Impact on Luxe Travel’s Future
Avionics
Lower-cost Connectivity Options Expanding
Satcom and air-to-ground network debuts will bring cheaper Wi-Fi to more airframes in 2021.
