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
Emirates' Boeing 777-300ERs Get IFE Upgrade
A new version of Panasonic's "ice" in-flight entertainment system improves passenger experience while reducing weight and fuel burn.
Aircraft
World's First Diamond-coated Jet on Display in Dubai
Sun King Diamond Coating created by Luxembourg's Jean Boulle Luxury produces “amazing multichromatic reflections” on the aircraft
Security
Satcom Direct Says Cyber Attack Risk Rising
U.S.-based company showcases cyber security solutions, including free Cyber Smart Kit for evaluating individual operators' vulnerabilities.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Airliner Cabins Designed for High Life and Hard Work
World’s leading VVIP aircraft outfitters showcase their work in Dubai.
Charter & Fractional
Management Company or Flight Department?
Owners weigh options. Control, costs and complexity among the issues.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
JetSet Interiors Intros New Seats and Veneer Process
Texas-based company adds to its refurbishment protoflio
Aircraft
OneJet to Add CJ4s to Fleet
Bizjet operator to take up to 10 pre-owned Citation light jets per year for its expanding network
Cabin Interior and Electronics
OEMs Have Cabin Fever at NBAA 2017
Bombardier's Global 7000, Gulfstream's G600 and Embraer's Phenom 300E showcase the latest in cabin comforts and technology
Avionics
Jepp Teams with Universal, Honeywell and Foreflight
Three new collaborations expand availability of Jeppesen data to business and general aviation operators.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Intros Maintenance App, Cabin Lights and Electronic Shades
Elliott Connect maintenance app allows customers to monitor work in progress, and has been successfully tested
Dedeco Intros Sunburst Abrasives
New line from former 3M division aims to offer competing products for demurring, cleaning and finishing aerospace metals
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Mente, Roseman Team on Completion Management Service
E-First/White Glove offering aims to keep VVIP completion projects on schedule and on budget.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Embraer Adds Com, Cabin Options for Legacy 450, 500
FANS 1/A+, Gogo Avance L5 connectivity and new seats available soon for both platforms.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ZenithJet Offers Tips on Outfitting the Global 7000
Completion management services company helps Global buyers optimize cabin choices.
NBAA 2017 Opens with Emotion, Purpose
Civic leaders welcome the association to Las Vegas in the wake of the city's recent tragedy.
Charter & Fractional
UAS To Manage Charter for Boeing 787 'Dream Jet'
Agreement with Asia's Deer Jet builds on flight support partnership the two companies signed last December.
Charter & Fractional
JetSuite Adds Phenom 300s to Fleet
Charter operator expects to bring the light jet into service by mid-October.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Mecaer Intros I-Feel for Fixed-Wing Fleet
Third generation cabin infotainment system includes new functionalities and provides a 20 percent weight savings.
Maintenance and Modifications
Web Manuals Touts Digitized Doc Management
Norwegian firm’s electronic libraries track all aviation publication revisions, keeping clients up to date and compliant
Maintenance and Modifications
Aeroparts Launches Aircraft Parts eCommerce Site
Company aims to be "the Amazon of aircraft parts" and simplify connection between buyers and sellers
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Embraer Debuts Phenom 300E
"Enhanced" model of world's best selling biz jet features new cabin and upgraded CMS/IFE system.
Aircraft
Bombardier Global 7000 Makes World Debut
World's largest purpose-built business jet is on track for EIS in 2018; eight customer aircraft currently on the production line.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
MSB Teams with Field Aviation on Cabin Interiors
The Canadian design and engineering firm has a solid portfolio of work for Bombardier Embraer and Gulfstream.
Gulfstream Touts Interior Designs with Interactive Experience
Airframer showcases cabins of G650ER, G500 and G600 at Henderson Executive Airport
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Managing the Cabin Experience
Latest CMS and IFE systems make time on board more productive, entertaining than ever
Aircraft
Global 7000 Prepping for 2018 EIS
The fleet of five flight-test vehicles has flown a total of more than 800 hours.
Maintenance and Modifications
MROinsider Showcases Simplified Maintenance Searches
New site enables owner/operators to find the Mx help they need quickly.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
C&L Spotlights Most Valuable Interior Upgrades
Carpet, cabin seats and upholstery, and cabin connectivity systems top the list of improvements that get aircraft noticed in the preowned market.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ALI Gets PMA Nod for L1309 Replacement LED
Simple plug-and-play replacement draws less power, has longer lifespan and offers better illumination than incandescent bulbs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Greenpoint Companies Tout ADS-B, BBJ 787 Cabin Installs
Two Zodiac Aerospace units showcase their respective MRO and executive aircraft cabin completion capabilities
