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
Security
Satcom Direct Hits Connectivity, Security Concerns
Critical and high-level threats against business aircraft are increasing dramatically, U.S. company reports.
Maintenance and Modifications
U.S.-Based Duncan Touts South American MRO Services
Company can expedite shipments of parts and repairs from South America, and provide nose-to-tail service at North American locations.
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Reports Strong Sales in Brazil
GA and special mission aircraft manufacturer says twin-engine DA62 a big hit in LABACE’s backyard.
Aircraft
Mooney Intros Maintenance Cost Management Plan
Hight performance piston single manufacturer also announces useful load increase program, says more factory aftermarket upgrade programs coming
Training and Workforce
Six Disabled Pilots Get Wings from Able Flight
Non-profit group has now awarded more than 100 flight training scholarships to handicapped aspiring aviators
Aircraft
Avidyne Helping Autonomous Piloting Efforts
CEO Schwinn says future of urban air mobility depends on artificial intelligence and connectivity
Aircraft
Extra Aircraft Unveils 330NG
All-composite two-place aerobatic aircraft has notched two sales since arriving in the U.S. just days ago
Aircraft
Daher Showcases TBM and Kodiak Turboprops
Recent acquisition of Quest Aircraft gives French company a U.S. foothold
AeroInnovate Hosts 'How To' Panel for Entrepreneurs
"Virtual accelerator" organization has helped some 20 aviation and aerospace ventures come to market.
Aircraft
Diamond Inks 11-aircraft Order from Blue Line
Deliveries of the Jet-A powered DA40s and DA 42-IV will bring the North Carolina flight training Center's fleet of Diamonds to 20 aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Completions & Refurbishment Special Report: Cabin Interiors Activity Heats Up
New and preowned aircraft transactions, avionics propel industry action.
Charter & Fractional
Vista Global Blends XOJet, JetSmarter into XO
The new company will provide a digital platform for ease of use.
Aircraft
AeroTec, magniX To Electrify Caravans
Modification work to install and certify the 750-hp magni500 electric propulsion system on Cessna 208 already underway
Aircraft
P&W’s GoFly Contest Nearing Last Phase
Winner of contest to build VTOL personal flying device to claim $100,000 Disruptor Award.
Apollo Astronauts Land at Paris Air Show
Three Apollo astronauts recalled their lunar exploits a half-century later at the 2019 Paris Air Show.
Aircraft
Russian, Austrian Firms Team on Med Mod
Russian Helicopters and Air Ambulance Technology to jointly develop module for Ansat helicopters
Aircraft
Farnborough 2020 To Be 'Biggest and Most Dynamic Yet'
Airshow organizers report more than 90 percent of exhibit space either sold or committed.
Aircraft
Safetyn’Box GA Pilot Assistant Makes Debut
Device is part of start-up’s human factors-based personalized safety system.
Aircraft
Parker Touts Recent Contract Wins
U.S. systems manufacturer touts developments and contracts with Boeing, Piaggio, Vericor, and others.
Aircraft
Honeywell, SmartSky Team for Airline Connectivity
SmartSky’s new 4G LTE ATG network provides Wi-Fi connectivity “similar to office environments”.
Fives Brings New Tools, Technology to Paris
French industrial giant touts inspection sensor, laminator and automated fiber placement equipment for aerospace applications.
Aircraft
Mecaer Showcases VIP Helicopter Interiors
MAGnificent VIP cabins for Bell’s 505 Jet Ranger X, 429 GlobalRanger and 525 Relentless being shown together for the first time
Aircraft
TBM 940 Makes World Debut at Paris Air Show
Newest member of Daher’s “very fast turboprop” family, with enhanced automation, has seen its first model just delivered to British customer.
Aircraft
Greene Tweed Displays Seals, Elastomers and Composites
UK company’s high-performance materials include first elastomeric seal that meets fireproof-rated standards.
TE Connectivity Showcases Rugged, Fast Connections
U.S. company’s new Multigig RT 3 connector leads display at Paris Air Show
Pattonair Wins Safran Ventilation Systems Contract
UK-based logistics supply services company to support client from new facility in Toulouse
Aircraft
Daher, Airbus, Safran Team on EcoPulse Hybrid Propulsion
French companies anticipate first flight of the demonstrator, based on the TBM platform, in 2022.
Aircraft
MagniX Debuts All-electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems
U.S. company’s motors selected by Eviation for Alice, and by Harbour Air for its seaplanes.
Wallwork Group Displays Thermal Processing Expertise
UK aerospace materials specialist offers range of coatings to expanding base of European customers
Aircraft
PPG Showcases 'Breakthrough' Solar Radiation Protection Windows
New Solaron Blue Protection for cockpit and cabin windows significantly reduces UVA, UVB, and HEV radiation.
