Ian Whelan
Director of Video
Ian, who joined AIN in 2014, is the company’s director of video. He started his career in 2002 at the art house film distributor The Criterion Collection before moving to a production company that specializes in automotive video content. There, he helped to develop the popular YouTube channel /DRIVE and created content for brands like Porsche, Land Rover, and Aprilia. After a short freelance stint at BBC America, Ian joined AIN full time, bringing his lifelong interest in aviation.
A native of New Jersey, he studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, earning a bachelor of fine arts degree in computer art.
Latest from Ian Whelan
Charter & Fractional
Flying Privately: What Is a Jet Card and How Do They Work?
Jet cards can be a step up in convenience over one-off charter bookings.
Charter & Fractional
Flying Privately: Discussing Fractional Aircraft Ownership with Flexjet's Mike Silvestro
Compared with full ownership, fractional requires a lot less responsibility for the owner.
Aircraft
Testing Starts For Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL Aircraft Prototype
As competitors drop out of the eVTOL race, Eve is pressing ahead.
Aircraft
Flexjet Inks $7 Billion Order for Embraer Business Jets
The order is the largest in the history of both companies.
Charter & Fractional
Flying Privately: Chartering for the First Time
Here are the basics to consider when you want to start flying privately.
Aircraft
Flying Privately: Is It Time To Buy an Aircraft?
It may make sense to buy your own aircraft if you fly privately often enough
Aircraft
Cirrus’ Vision Jet G2+ Offers an Entry into Business Jet Travel
The company has its own training program to help owners move up from their piston aircraft
Aircraft
Does a Boeing Business Jet or Airbus Corporate Jet Fit Your Travel Needs?
These airliner business jets might be more affordable than you think compared to purpose-built private aircraft.
Aircraft
Flying the Updated Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet
The SUV of jets can land on unpaved runways and has a massive cargo door
Aircraft
In Japan, New eVTOL Aircraft Are Seen As a Way to Improve Public Transportation
Japans geography makes it an appealing market for eVTOLs
Aircraft
New Drones Like Mayman’s Razor Could Transform Military Logistics in Combat Zones
These jet-powered drones could fire missiles or move cargo
Aircraft
Beta Technologies Flies First Production Alia CX300 CTOL Electric Aircraft
Beta's Alia CX300 CTOL was born from Alia 250 eVTOL program
Aircraft
Flying Privately: Explaining the Cirrus Vision Jet's Parachute and Autoland Features
These advanced safety features make this already-unique single engine jet stand out.
Aircraft
Flying Privately: Buying an Aircraft with a Broker
It pays to have a professional on your side
Aircraft
Flying Privately: How Aircraft Like the Bombardier Global 8000 Come to Life
We talk through the process from conception to delivery
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Austrian company F/List Is Using New Materials for Greener Cabin Interiors
Going back to natural materials can have advantages in sustainability.
Airports
High-octane Unleaded Avgas is Now Available at Reid-Hillview Airport in California
Aircraft owners will no longer have to fly to other airports to buy fuel
Aircraft
Joby Demonstrates Its eVTOL Aircraft For the First Time Outside the U.S.
Public flight took place on November 2 against the backdrop of Mount Fuji in Japan
Rotorcraft
Learning To Fly Helicopters in the Guimbal Cabri G2
How a long-time fixed-wing pilot transitions to the rotary-wing world
Aircraft
Textron Cessna Citation CJ4, CJ3, and M2 Jets Updated to Gen3 with Garmin Autoland
Garmin's Autoland feature could save lives if a pilot becomes incapacitated
Aircraft
Joby’s eVTOL Aircraft in New York City Previews the Future of Commuting
Only seven minutes from Wall Street to JFK Airport
Aircraft
Cutting Through the eVTOL Aircraft Hype With Independent Expert Sergio Cecutta
Straight talk about an industry that is making a lot of promises
Aircraft
Bombardier Challenger 350 Flies Approach to TUPJ Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Latitude 33 Aviation shared this video with us
Aircraft
Embraer’s Eve Air Mobility Is Building Full-scale eVTOL Prototypes
Embraer is one of a few established aerospace manufacturers investing in eVTOL tech
Aircraft
Joby Aviation Could Make eVTOL Air Taxi Dreams a Reality in 2025
Working on its eVTOL since 2009, Joby says it is close to type certification
Aircraft
Hyundai-backed Supernal Spells Out Its Plans For eVTOL Air Taxi Services
Automakers are increasingly investing in the eVTOL industry
Aircraft
Why Boeing's Wisk Aero Believes Pilotless eVTOL Air Taxis Are Safer and More Viable
Wisk Aero is aiming straight for autonomous flight
Maintenance and Modifications
Laying the Groundwork for Aviation's Maintenance Demand – AIN Roundtable
Industry leaders discuss how to prepare for capacity limitations and for the future of the maintenance sector
Aircraft
U.S. Navy Enlists Textron’s King Air 260 Aircraft to Train Pilots For Multiple Military Roles
The T-54A version of the King Air turboprop has been specially equipped
