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
Jet-Care, Traxxall Merge Mx and Engine Trend Tracking
Agreement announced at NBAA 2019 brings Jet-Care’s engine trend monitoring to Traxall’s Mx tracking dashboard.
Aircraft
ACJ, Sabena Team on VIP Aircraft Self-defense
ACJ and Sabena signed at NBAA 2019 an agreement to offer infra-red countermeasure (DIRCM) self-protection systems for VIP airliners.
Aircraft
Boeing Inks Two BBJ 787-9 Orders From One Customer
Contract for two Dreamliners, signed in August, brings order book for the VIP variant of the all-composite wide-body to 16.
Magic Johnson Powers NBAA 2019 Opening
Basketball superstar, businessman, and aircraft owner Johnson scores big for NBAA in keynote convention tipoff
Aircraft
FAA Oks Viasat’s Ka-band System for Gulfstream G280
Viasat solution brings high speed Ka-band to super midsize jets, with speeds up to 16 MBps on entry level service plan.
Charter & Fractional
Jetcraft Helms First Preowned G500 Deal
Sale of new-to-service model signals change in aftermarket dynamics, according to the North Carolina-based global brokerage.
Aircraft
Wheels Up Touts Plans for Growth
Wheels Up to expand beyond membership programs to bring more consumers to business aviation.
Aircraft
Comlux Completion Names New CTO, Chief Engineer
Comlux Completion hires Fernando Mas, from Airbus, and Adam Weiss from BBJ completion specialist Greenpoint Technologies.
Aircraft
Medevac Interior Introduced for HondaJet
The manufacturer of the HondaJet Elite readies a seventh U.S. service center, along with rollout of second flight simulator, to be located in the UK.
Aircraft
Scheme Designers Intros Concierge Service
Livery specialist Scheme Designers' new offering “fast tracks” paint designs and provides enhanced rendering services.
Aircraft
ACJ and ACH Team to Showcase VIP Lift
Airbus VIP airliner and helicopter divisions display bespoke cabin offerings and launch new website for ACJ charter customers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sherwin-Williams Intros 'Upscale' Interior Coating
Sherman-Williams Jet Suede offers finish so textured, it can take the place of worn leather armrests.
Aircraft
Vref Unveils Updated Valuation Platform
System leverages digital tools and 25 years of transaction data to accelerate and refine online preowned aircraft value calculations .
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Connectivity Accelerates Skyward
Exhibitors showcase latest high-seed hardware and services as they begin to use network data to improve flight ops, safety.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Latitude Aero’s VIP Seat Refurbs Bow
Commercial seat overhauler Latitude Aero enters the business aviation aftermarket in its NBAA-BACE debut.
Aircraft
Max Grounding Pounds Completion Centers
Industry 'in shock,' and 'market affected,' say top execs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
World of Interior Options, Fantasies on Display
Completion and refurbishment specialists showcase stunning designs and cabin innovations
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Dassault Showcases Full-scale Falcon 6X Cabin
Touted as “the first extra-widebody,” in-development twinjet features largest cross section of any purpose built business aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
LHT Issues Voice Commands for Cabin Systems
German exec-liner specialist demonstrates nicechat, a prototype voice recognition app for passenger control of onboard equipment.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
F/List Onboard for First BBJ Max Cabin
The aircraft must be returned to service so F/List can complete the work.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
First-time Exhibitors Shine in Las Vegas
Over 75 firms, agencies and organizations are making their NBAA-BACE debuts this year, displaying an array of exciting products, services and solutions.
Charter & Fractional
Vista Global Touts 'Asset-Lite' Access Options
Dubai-based holding company offers lift ranging from per-seat charter to leases on Bombardier’s flagship Global 7500.
Charter & Fractional
NATA Fires Latest Salvo in War on Illegal Charter
Beefed up consumer awareness campaign leads upgraded initiative.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aeria Touts Latest VVIP Completion
BBJ for undisclosed head of state marks San Antonio company’s third custom completion since opening shop in 2012.
Charter & Fractional
Magellan Jets Plans 1Q20 Mobile App Launch
U.S. Northeast-centric jet card provider Magellan Jets is currently beta testing a new customer service app that it plans to roll out in the first quarter.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
LHT Unveils Interior Concept for VIP A220
German completion specialist hopes yacht-like SkyRetreat cabin will prompt Airbus to make its smallest airliner available to the executive market.
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Touts Its MRO Side
Completion centers such as AMAC Aerospace often offer and rely on VIP aircraft MRO and support services as part of their business models.
Polar Circumnavigation Set for November Departure
The five- to six-month trip will highlight the mission's causes and promote STEM education, among other things.
Training and Workforce
CAE Showcases Latin America Training Footprint
Canadian training specialist’s South American business aviation and helicopter training center is in São Paulo.
Safety
MedAire Showcases New Safety Tools
Aviation safety and security specialist brings Travel Risk Map and aviation security white paper to LABACE.
