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
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Step Aboard Qatar Executive's Gulfstream G700 Business Jet
Get a glimpse of Qatar's unique interior appointments.
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Beta Technologies' Alia CX300 Electric Aircraft Debuts at Paris Air Show
Republic Airways is the latest customer to receive an aircraft for testing.
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Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Paris Air Show
Competing against the Boeing 777, this airliner has a maximum capacity of 410 passengers.
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Fouga CM170 Magister Flies at the Paris Air Show
This French classic is right at home at the Paris Air Show.
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Embraer KC-390 Military Airlifter Flies at the Paris Airshow
Nations around the world have ordered the multirole aircraft.
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Embraer E195-E2 Airliner Flies at the Paris Air Show
The regional airliner can seat up to 146 passengers.
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Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jet Flies at the Paris Air Show
The multirole fighter is flown by nations across Europe and the Middle East.
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Airbus A400M Atlas Flies at the Paris Air Show
This versatile military transport is built for strategic and tactical airlift missions.
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NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at the Paris Airshow
The twin-engine multirole military helicopter shows off its maneuverability.
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Extra 330 Aerobatic Aircraft Flies at the Paris Airshow
With a high power-to-weight ratio, the Extra 330 can move through the air in unexpected ways.
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Airbus Helicopters EC665 Tiger Flies at the Paris Air Show
The multirole attack helicopter showed off its agility over Le Bourget.
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Dassault Rafale Fighter Jet Flies at the Paris Air Show
The multirole fighter is always a highlight of the Paris Air Show flying display.
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Lockheed Martin F-35 Stuns Crowds with Flying Display at the Paris Air Show
The F-35's most impressive flying display yet.
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ATR 72-600 Turboprop Regional Airliner Flies at the Paris Air Show
Meant for short hops, this fuel efficient turboprop can maneuver with agility.
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Dassault Falcon 6X Flies at the Paris Air Show
Flying almost like a Rafale fighter jet, the Falcon 6X's maneuvers impressed the crowds at Le Bourget.
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Airbus Racer Compound Helicopter Flies at the Paris Air Show
This experimental helicopter is faster and more fuel efficient than a conventional rotorcraft.
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Eve Air Mobility Scores Firm Order for 50 eVTOLs with Brazil's Revo at Paris Air Show
Revo is an established urban air mobility using helicopters in Brazil.
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Technology and Geopolitics Lead the Paris Air Show Agenda
Ahead of the show opening, we discuss what's relevant to attendees.
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Flying the Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop Aircraft Over the Mountains of Colorado
Garmin avionics are on the way, but the Honeywell suite in the NGX is still excellent.
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Pipistrel’s Velis Electro Is a Trailblazer for Electric Aviation
Textron subsidiary Pipistrel is the first manufacturer that has certified an electric aircraft.
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Smartflyer: Hybrid-Electric SF-1 Will Transform Pilot Training
The tail-mounted electric propulsion unit promises increases in efficiency.
Maintenance and Modifications
Turbulence Canceling Technology Could Make the Skies Smoother for Aircraft
Active control surface system cancels turbulence effects.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky S-92 Helicopters Get a Second Life as Firefighters
Fireflighting mission is ideal for large rotorcraft nearing the end of their useful lives.
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Cirrus SR Series G7+ Is the First Autoland-equipped Piston Aircraft
We went flying in a SR22 G7+ to experience it ourselves.
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With a Design Refresh, Junkers Aircraft A50 and A60 Still Honor Germany’s Rich Aviation Heritage
Pilots can enjoy modern safety enhancements in a 1930's-inspired package.
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Germany’s Fleet of VIP Bombardier Global 5000s and Airbus Jets Flies Its Leaders around the World
Business jets are often used by governments for diplomatic purposes.
Engines
Kawasaki’s Clean-sheet Aero Engine Design Draws on Motorcycle Engineering Expertise
Principles in motorcycle engine design make sense for aviation.
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Gulfstream Racks Up 700th City Pair Record
It comes on the heels of the G800's FAA and EASA certification.
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Osaka World Expo Opens With SkyDrive eVTOL’s Debut Flight
It can carry a pilot and two passengers up to 25 miles.
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Germany’s Aero Friedrichshafen Show an Aviation Enthusiast’s Delight
The show covers everything from general aviation to business jets and helicopters, plus new tech innovations
