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
Idair Aims at Retrofits for VIP Cabin Systems
LHT – Panasonic JV has “expanded the way we look at the market,” CEO says.
Aircraft
Textron: Chinese Caravan’s Flying, XLS+ Lags
JV for 208 assembly in Shijiazhuang receives extended Production Certificate from FAA, as float ops help drive sales.
Jetcraft Proclaims End to Preowned Market 'Doom and Gloom'
Global brokerage forecasts steady growth in deliveries of new business jets over next decade.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
EBACE Is Just Another Canvas for Cabin Interior Specialists
Exhibitors showcase the latest in aircraft interior design, completions, and refurbishment possibilities.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SR Technics Intros VIP Cabin Consultancy
The MRO provide will offer completions and refurbishment consultancy services for a range of wide- and narrow-body VIP aircraft and business jets.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik Touts Bizav Completions, Services
Hamburg-based MRO arrives at EBACE with its first 787 completion contract in hand, and VIP cabin concepts for a military transport.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
First VIP ACJ319neo Finish Goes to Fokker
Netherlands company to concentrate on lightweight interior in completion for long-time customer K5-Aviation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Astronics Intros Wireless Handset for Comm and Control
Smart Wireless Handset is the first to combine cabin control and phone functions in a single wireless device, company says.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik Takes Radome Development to the Max
Company announces new business unit to develop and produce radomes, showcases the TIOS+ designed for the newest BBJ.
Safety
GE, ArincDirect Team on FOQA
GE Aviation's FOQA data will be available to ArincDirect customers for flight planning.
Charter & Fractional
XOJet Revenue Rises, Company Seeks To Add More Aircraft
Quarterly revenue growth was led by its charter brokerage arm, which was up 39.5 percent year-over-year.
Aircraft
Rockwell Collins Demystifies Connectivity
Company display showcases full range of products and services, complemented by support staff that can explain all available options.
Aircraft
Bombardier Spotlights Global 7000 and Premier Interiors
Cabin mock-up of forthcoming flagship and a Global 6000 with upgraded cabin option make ABACE debuts.
Aircraft
ABACE Panels Hear of Airport Access, Finance Challenges
Ample funds are available to underwrite aircraft purchases, but restrictions and high fees remain a problem in the China region.
Aircraft
Jetcraft 'Positive' on Preowned Market
Aircraft brokerage cites better understanding, more aftermarket support, for region's acceptance of used biz jets
Aircraft
Sino Jet Highlights Service with Teas and Keys
Performances by world class artists mirror the charter management company's devotion to perfection.
Aircraft
Gama Adds Global 6000 to Asia Fleet
Addition comes two months after the first Global 6000 based in the region joined the UK company's management rolls.
Aircraft
Nomad Adds G450 to Charter Fleet
Swiss company's managed aircraft range from a CJ1+ to a Gulfstream G650.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Ameco Unveils New Dreamliner Cabin Concept
Beijing-based MRO puts ABACE focus on biz av completions and refurbishments
Aircraft
Amber Aviation Makes ABACE Debut
New Shenzhen-based company with experienced management team offers portfolio of bizav services
Aircraft
HK Bellawings Unveils New Brand Image
A corporate identity video and new cabin attendant uniforms illustrate Hong Kong company's "determination to fly into new heights."
Rotorcraft
Honeywell forecasts robust rotor growth in China
Annual global helicopter report sees one in five China operators buying a new rotorcraft in the next five years.
Aircraft
Fokker Techniek Tapped for First ACJ319neo VIP Completion
Project, for long-term customer K5-Aviation, to commence in May, 2019 for delivery in early 2020
Aircraft
SHP Expands Parking at Pudong
Five additional high-density spots completed just in time for ABACE.
Aircraft
G500 Sets Speed Records En Route to Service Entry
Gulfstream's G500 is set for FAA certification this year. The company also announces extending service hours at its Beijing service center.
Rotorcraft
New Zealand Gets First Bell Jet Ranger X
Bell also appoints China Southern Airlines General Aviation as authorized maintenance center.
Regional Reports Boost Asian Sky Group Profile
Hong Kong consultancy takes leadership position in defining China’s bizav assets and activity.
Avionics
Satcom Direct Touts New Hong Kong Office
Company highlights “agnostic” high-speed cabin connectivity solutions at its display.
Aircraft
Jinggong Reports 'Fruitful' 2017
Hangzhou based company set new charter flight record of more than 600 hours last year
Aircraft
Aloft Inks Fuel System Contract with Comac
U.S.-based Aloft AeroArchitects will supply auxiliary tanks for executive-configured ARJ21 jets.
