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
Rotorcraft
Robinson's New R88 Model Supersizes its Helicopter Family
The R88 can seat 10 and carry up to 1,800 pounds of payload.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Expands its Twin-Engine Helicopter Family With the New H140 Model
Geared towards emergency medical services, it offers more interior space and performance.
Charter & Fractional
Flying Privately: Is a Fractional Share for You?
Similar to a timeshare, you can own a fraction of an aircraft and leave the operation to a third party.
Rotorcraft
Robinson Unveils the R88, Its Largest-ever Helicopter - Full Launch Event
The R88 is the first new helicopter from Robinson in almost two decades.
Rotorcraft
Lots of Helicopters Land at Verticon 2025 Convention in Dallas, Texas
The helicopter landings are an event before the event.
Aircraft
Beta’s New Alia CX300 Electric Aircraft Has Flown Coast to Coast in the U.S.
An electric CTOL aircraft will be easier to certify than an eVTOL, and has many applications.
Aircraft
How Boom Supersonic Achieved ‘Boomless Cruise’ with Its XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft
The technology could allow for supersonic flights over land without disturbing anyone.
Aircraft
Lack of Funding Stops Work at Lilium and Eviation. Is Electric Aviation Going Bust?
The road to certification is an expensive one.
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
