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
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.
New Registries Tout Tail Number Advantages
Five national registries exhibiting at ABACE highlight the flexibility, efficiency, and economy they offer private aircraft owners and operators.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
New Standard Brings Cabin Lights into LED Age
The benchmark is intended to provide standardized levels of luminosity for LED lighting options.
Charter & Fractional
Vista Global To Acquire JetSmarter
The acquisition of JetSmarter is expected to close in the second quarter.
Avionics
LHT Notches 1,000th Nice CMS Delivery
The system has undergone continual development since its introduction in 2003.
Charter & Fractional
Flying Smarter: Bizjets for Everyone?
The company has changed its business model to keep up with an ever-changing industry.
IOC Hits All the Top International Ops Issues
This year's conference covered old and new concerns for international operators
Rotorcraft
Mecaer Delivers Landmark VIP Bell 505
Canada’s Helite Aviation takes first Jet Ranger X in North America with "Magnificent" interior.
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation Launches Global Helo Charter Alliance
Luxemburg-based Luxaviation Helicopters today launched a network of charter operators offering global access to more than 70 VIP-outfitted rotorcraft.
Safety
Pakistan-India Tension Triggers Trip Replanning
Intensified hostilities will affect air travel, but those who operate internationally know it is part of the normal course of business.
Safety
Pakistan-India Tension Triggers Trip Replanning
Intensified hostilities will affect air travel, but those who operate internationally know it is part of the normal course of business.
Regulations and Government
Streamlined LOA Approvals In the Works
The current LOA process takes six months, and stakeholders and the FAA are working to streamline it.
Airports
Atlanta FBOs Emerge Victorious from Super Bowl
The annual event is estimated to have brought more than 1,000 business jets to the Atlanta area for Super Bowl LIII and its associated festivities.
Airports
Super Bowl Kicks Off at Atlanta-area FBOs
Area airports are subject to reservations and slots from now through January 5.
Aircraft
ZenithJet Takes Bow for First Global 7500 Completion
The completed aircraft will now go on a demo tour beginning this weekend.
Aircraft
Cirrus Vision Jet Makes First Regional Landing at MEBAA
Small aircraft like Cirrus's Vision Jet could prove useful in the Gulf region.
Aircraft
Newest VIP BBJ 787 Arrives in Dubai
Among an unusually large flock of VIP airliner-derived business jets on the MEBAA show static display is a Boeing BBJ 787.
Aircraft
VIP Sukhoi Superjet Makes MEBAA Debut
The executive version of the Sukhoi Superjet made its Middle East debut at MEBAA 2018.
Aircraft
VistaJet Would Like to Add Up to 10 Global 7500s
VistaJet says Middle East activity is growing, as it looks to add examples of Bombardier's new ultra-long-range Global 7500 to its fleet.
Global Space Congress Prepares for Launch
A gathering of experts in Abu Dhabi in March 2019 will showcase the region’s role in global satellite and space development activities.
