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
Boom Unveils More Details on Supersonic Airliner
Completion of Boom's XB-1 demonstrator is expected by year’s end, first flight in early 2020.
US Pavilion Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Moon Landing
A week-long celebration at the Paris Air Show commemorates the U.S. lunar landing 50 years ago.
SAE Highlights Standards Development for Key Aerospace Technologies
SAE International spurs innovation in supersonics, additive manufacturing, electric propulsion, and big data.
Charter & Fractional
Vista Global Completes JetSmarter Purchase
Vista Global Holdings (VGH) has completed its acquisition of U.S. based per-seat charter brokerage and app developer JetSmarter.
Aircraft
Viasat Brings Ka-band Connectivity to Super-midsize Bizjets
Embraer's Praetor 600 gets the first STC for installation of the Global Aero Terminal 5510.
FBOs
Jet Aviation Touts FBO Network Growth
Swiss company now has 35 FBO locations worldwide and a deal with Europe’s Wijet to provide handling services
Aircraft
Boeing Inks Deals for New BBJ Digital Services
Bundled solutions aim to help the airframer’s VIP airliner operators become operational quickly.
Aircraft
Rolls-Royce Delivering Pearl 15s for Bombardier’s New Globals
First engine in new powerplant family to debut on Global 5500/6500, set for service entry this year
Aircraft
Bombardier and F/List Team on London Interiors Shop
Repair and refurbishment capability coming to Canadian airframer's Biggin Hill service center
Aircraft
Comlux Delivers Its First Widebody VIP Completion
Just completed A330 demonstrates the group's full range of capabilities, including VIP airliner transactions and operations, says CEO Gaona
Aircraft
Dassault Intros Falcon Perf on iPad
App enables Falcon pilots to easily calculate compliant takeoff and landing performance
Aircraft
Falcon 6X on Track for Service Entry in 2022
Critical design review is complete, large parts are in production, and assembly of first aircraft slated for early 2020
Aircraft
Brana to Take Charge of Dassault’s Falcon Line
Current deputy Carlos Brana is to assume his new title July 1, replacing longtime Dassault division head Olivier Villa.
Aircraft
Jet Aviation Links with hullo Aircrew for Crew Staffing
Investment in UK firm’s freelance and contract hire platform will help crews and operators maximize their opportunities
Aircraft
Global 7500 Turns on Circadian Cabin Lights
Bombardier’s new flagship arrives at EBACE amidst record-setting world tour.
Avionics
Bombardier Unveils Updated Challenger 350
Improvements bring performance, cabin, and cockpit enhancements to the world’s best-selling business jet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Bombardier Unveils Nuage Chaise for Global 5500/6500
Bombardier Unveils Nuage Chaise for Global 5500/6500, converts to lie-flat surface for seating or sleeping.
Avionics
Jet Aviation Completes Trio of Major Refurbs
Boeing 747 and two Gulfstream GIV upgrades feature Ka-Band installations and refreshed cabins
Aircraft
Idair Inks Trio of VIP Cabin System Orders
Hamburg-based company offers advanced entertainment and communication systems for single-aisle and wide-body VIP airliners.
Charter & Fractional
Vista and JetSmarter To Tie Knot
The JetSmarter purchase by Vista Global Holdings will create a global charter powerhouse.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik Notches 1,000th nice CMS Delivery
Pioneering digital cabin entertainment and control system, LHT's OEI team began deliveries in 2006.
Charter & Fractional
A New Vista for Charter
Vista Global Holdings aims to provide all-access pass for global charter customers.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Hilitech Showcases Innovative Lightweight Cabin Components
The Austrian joint venture links F/List and Hinsteiner Group.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
LHT Touts New Standard for LED Cabin Lights
Tech Spec aims to bring uniformity to next-gen lighting systems.
Aéro Montréal Puts Quebec Aerospace Resources on Sale
The Montreal region aggressively markets and develops high-tech capabilities.
Safety
FAA Officials: Agency Cultural Change is Working
One FAA executive is responsible for interpreting regulations that previously could be subject to eight opinions, Duncan told safety summit attendees.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Circadian-based Cabin Lights Unveiled for Global 7500
Bombardier today unveiled circadian rhythm-based cabin lighting technology that can help combat the effects of jet lag on long-distance flights.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier, Flying Colours Retie Knot at Seletar
A new five-year deal signed at ABACE 2019 will lead to further investment in growth at the Bombardier facility in Singapore.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Hilitech Opens New Plant for Lightweight Cabin Parts
The Kindberg plant will create lightweight cabin components and systems.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Completions for Next-gen Cabins
VVIP market readies for neos, Maxs, and coming wide-body bizliners.
