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
The Ultimate In Cabin Luxury, Beauty And Functionality
ABACE showcases the world’s leading aircraft interior design specialists.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
EcoDomo Brings Leather Beyond Soft Goods
Countertops and floors could be the next cabin frontiers for cowhide.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
AAC Completes First Head-of-state Boeing 787-8
Undisclosed customer to take possession next month.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
GV Gets Interior Refresh at Global Aircraft Interiors
The New York company is seeing increasing demand for interior refurb projects as owners keep their airplanes longer.
Ruag Offering Countertop Repairs
The company's paint specialists will evaluate any countertop repair project and discuss solutions.
Avionics
Constant Signs Deals for Gogo Biz Installations
Constant has developed and owns about a dozen Wi-Fi STCs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
West Star Makes Room in Falcon 2000
Certification was accomplished via FAA Form 337.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Mecaer Wins STC for H145T2 Luxury Interior
Five orders in hand for the Mercedes-Benz Style interior, with first delivery planned by year-end.
Avionics
Innovative Solutions Debuts Compact, Lightweight ADAHRS
System can provide air data to existing autopilot and display systems at a fraction of the cost of comparable AHRS alone
Maintenance and Modifications
Aloft and Boeing Ink Aux Fuel Tank Partnership
New exclusive agreement covers BBJ 737 Max; existing Next Generation 737 agreement extended.
Corridor to Build On Tech Forum’s Success
Corridor to Build On Tech Forum’s Success
Aircraft
Astronics Debuts Low-drag Radome
Composite structure is bird strike and Airinc 791 compliant, and offers weight savings over traditional metal radomes.
Aircraft
Clark Wins NBAA Meritorious Award for Winglets
Technology has saved two billion gallons of fuel and reduced emissions.
Airports
Japan Touts Steps To Welcome Bizav
Civili Aviation Bureau admits the country was not “user friendly” to business aviation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Skandia Intros Soundproofing, Flooring, and Seating Solutions
Interior specialist is also highlighting upgrades to its testing labs and additions to its sales force
Engines
GE-Honda Says HF-120 Ready for Entry Into Service
Service network is in place and company is looking ahead to future applications, including single-engine platforms.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Flight Display Systems Debuts “do” Suite of IFE Products
Offerings include thin monitors, intuitive interfaces, and flat rate DRM subscriptions
Aircraft
Eclipse 550 Wins European Certification
Deliveries of the light twin jet in Europe set to begin by January, One Aviation says.
Aircraft
Avinode Launches Next Stage of Mobile Marketplace App
Update, aimed at operators, enables faster responses to broker requests.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Offers More Cockpit Data and Wireless IFE Updates
In-flight connectivity provider Gogo Business Aviation has expanded its product portfolio.
Airports
JetSmarter Teams with Jetex for Luxury Charter Experience
Mobile platform provider will schedule international flights it arranges from Jetex facilities.
Avionics
Rockwell Collins, Duncan Team on Fusion Upgrade for CJ3s
Upgrade provides compliance with coming avionics mandates; certification expected by the end of next year.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Satcom1’s New TV Service Gets High Ratings
Introduced this spring, Satcom1.TV is piped aboard via IPTV technology
Cabin Interior and Electronics
KaiserAir Installs First Gogo ATG 8000 Wi-Fi System
Designed for executive airliners, now its on KaiserAir’s all-first-class, on-demand Boeing 737
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technic Debuts HD Video for Challenger 300s
Enhancement is designed to work with current nice system and requires minimal retrofitting.
Avionics
Jeppesen Showcases Mobile FliteDeck Upgrades
Version 2.7 is iOS 9 compliant, and can switch between IFR and VFR data on the en route map.
DPJ Reports Strong Growth in Card Sales, Charter Revenue and Fleet
Program innovations, promotions and a new v-p of corporate strategy help fuel rising fortunes.
Regulations and Government
Bolen Calls To Block Airlines’ Push for ATC Privatization
Bolen warns of ATC privatization efforts, urges attendees to “help shape our destiny.”
Avionics
Jet Aviation Basel, St. Louis, Perform Avionics Firsts
Basel set to add Ka-Band connectivity to B747, while St. Louis pioneers FANS1/A retrofits in CL-604s
Aircraft
Daher Intros Support Package for TBM Charter Ops
“TBM Charter Pack” is response to increased use of the OEM’s turboprop singles in Part 135 flights.
