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
Dassault Falcon 900LX Jets Drive Luminair’s Growth and Efficiency
Flying Dassault Falcon jets helps this charter operator stand out.
Aircraft
Flying on a Flexjet Gulfstream G450 from Teterboro to Cleveland and Back in a Day
Flying privately, we were able to spend most of the day in Cleveland and get home before dinner.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Takes Wraps Off Super-midsize G300
Replacing the G280, the G300 represents a significant upgrade.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Adds Three Gulfstream G700 Ultra-Long-Range Business Jets to Its Fleet
Customers can now fly aboard the G700 without waiting years for order backlogs to clear.
Avionics
We Fly on Honeywell’s Boeing 757 and Experience Its New Runway Safety Alert Technology
These demonstrations are based on real-life incidents where this technology could have given pilots more time to react.
Aircraft
In Japan, World Expo Visitors Are Getting Their First Glimpse of New eVTOL Aircraft
Authorities in Japan have shown encouragement for early plans to launch eVTOL air services.
Aircraft
Blue Spirit Aero Makes Case for Dragonfly Family of Hydrogen-powered Aircraft
Hydrogen fuel cells, electric motors, and a blown-wing architecture make this a unique design.
Aircraft
Interview with Steve Varsano: Buying Your First Private Jet
If you fly often enough, it could make financial sense to purchase your own aircraft.
Avionics
Daedalean’s AI Situational Intelligence Promises Extra Dimension for Flight Safety
Tech like this can act as additional eyes for the pilot.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation's King Air Aircraft Supports Multiple Special Missions
Customers can customize the aircraft to accept all kinds of specialized equipment.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Parrot Launches Military Drone for Ukraine Conflict, Plus AI Autopilot System for UAVs
Customers can purchase Parrot's drone or add its AI Autopilot to their own UAVs.
Aircraft
Elixir Aircraft Offers a New Approach to Flight Training with High Tech Carbon Fiber Airframe
Sailing-inspired technology supports a new way to build training aircraft.
Aircraft
Zeppelin Airships Have One Foot in Aviation’s History, and the Other in Its Future
These machines remain relevant to the future of the aviation industry.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Textron eAviation Expands Its Uncrewed Aircraft Family with Pipistrel’s Nuuva V300
Aircraft like this could change how cargo is transported.
Aircraft
Archer Aviation Launches eVTOL Aircraft Flight Trials in Abu Dhabi
Rival eVTOL developer Joby recently began flying its four-seat air taxi in Dubai
Aircraft
New Aircraft and Flight Booking Technology Could Reinvent Regional Air Services
Startups are finding new ways to reintroduce regional air transport.
Aircraft
Step Aboard Qatar Executive's Gulfstream G700 Business Jet
Get a glimpse of Qatar's unique interior appointments.
Aircraft
Beta Technologies' Alia CX300 Electric Aircraft Debuts at Paris Air Show
Republic Airways is the latest customer to receive an aircraft for testing.
Aircraft
Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Paris Air Show
Competing against the Boeing 777, this airliner has a maximum capacity of 410 passengers.
Aircraft
Fouga CM170 Magister Flies at the Paris Air Show
This French classic is right at home at the Paris Air Show.
Aircraft
Embraer KC-390 Military Airlifter Flies at the Paris Airshow
Nations around the world have ordered the multirole aircraft.
Aircraft
Embraer E195-E2 Airliner Flies at the Paris Air Show
The regional airliner can seat up to 146 passengers.
Aircraft
Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jet Flies at the Paris Air Show
The multirole fighter is flown by nations across Europe and the Middle East.
Aircraft
Airbus A400M Atlas Flies at the Paris Air Show
This versatile military transport is built for strategic and tactical airlift missions.
Rotorcraft
NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at the Paris Airshow
The twin-engine multirole military helicopter shows off its maneuverability.
Aircraft
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.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters EC665 Tiger Flies at the Paris Air Show
The multirole attack helicopter showed off its agility over Le Bourget.
Aircraft
Dassault Rafale Fighter Jet Flies at the Paris Air Show
The multirole fighter is always a highlight of the Paris Air Show flying display.
Aircraft
Lockheed Martin F-35 Stuns Crowds with Flying Display at the Paris Air Show
The F-35's most impressive flying display yet.
Aircraft
ATR 72-600 Turboprop Regional Airliner Flies at the Paris Air Show
Meant for short hops, this fuel efficient turboprop can maneuver with agility.
