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
Aircraft
Bombardier Showcases Challengers and Global Jets
OEM touts both executive and air ambulance interiors on the heels of deal with Swiss aeromed service Rega.
Aircraft
Cessna highlights deliveries of the first China-built XLS+
Citation X+, Sovereign+ set for CAAC certification this year
FBOs
Shanghai Hawker Pacific Showcases Full Service Facilities
The FBO, again hosting ABACE, reports steady bizav traffic growth in 2014
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aircraft Interior Specialists Flock To ABACE Show
Completions and refurbishment specialists display their expertise at ABACE
Charter & Fractional
Asian Sky Group To Release New Fixed-wing Report For China
Consultancy sees flat fixed-wing activity but expects long-term growth
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Merger Unites Several Greenpoint Divisions
The merger unites Greenpoint’s cabinetry and machining facilities and its manufacturing and testing facility with the corporate headquarters.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Sierra Completions Building Colorado Facility
The completions complex is intended to be of the few in the U.S. capable of performing completions on the Airbus A350 and Boeing 747 and 787.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Basel To Complete Two Boeing 777s
The aircraft are scheduled for delivery to the client in 2018.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
California Company Set To Flip a CJ2
Threshold Aviation has “flipped” more than 50 aircraft over the past 15 years
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Scott Group Draws Inspiration from High-end Interior Carpets
The 15 new hand-tufted designs feature classic tweeds, pinstripes, plaids and subtle patterns.
Many Challenges Lie Ahead, Says AsBAA’s Wu
Lack of adequate infrastructure, airspace issues and austerity are among the challenges facing business aviation according to the AsBAA chairman Kevin Wu.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets China Highlights Charter And Management Services
Netjets was the first international company to win approval for charter operations within China,
Airports
WingsOverAsia May Come to China Soon
Company reports on-airport and online aviation businesses are both growing China
Rotorcraft
Able Aero Touts PMA Tail-rotor Fan Shaft
Able Aerospace recently obtained FAA parts manufacturer approval for its tail-rotor fan shaft
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
CAIG and Siblings Tout Midwest Rotor Growth
Aviation insurance firm provider reports strong growth at sister helicopter companies
Avionics
MyGoFlight Debuts Connected Flight Concept at Heli-Expo
Company displays iPad mounts and tables
Maintenance and Modifications
Phoenix Heliparts, True Blue Team on Battery STCs
Phoenix Heliparts and True Blue Power will work together installing advanced lithium-ion batteries.
Engines
Harco and Semco Complete Business Integration
Turbine engine component specialist Harco and electronics group Semco have merged.
Rotorcraft
Rotor Maintenance Tech Shortage Addressed
Turbomeca symposium seeks ideas for growing helicopter maintainers ranks
Rotorcraft
Heli-Expo Scores Big On Return to Orlando
HAI’s Heli-Expo 2015 show is on track to beat its record for visitor and exhibitor participation.
Rotorcraft
Curtiss-Wright Intros New Recorders, Computer and Display
Curtiss-Wright unveils multiple new products improving helicopter safety.
Rotorcraft
National Helicopter signs SRT for SAR training
Operational training and support to various countries in South America
Rotorcraft
Robinson Signs for 1,000 Rolls-Royce Engines
Helo OEM will buy 100 RR300 engines per year for the R66
Rotorcraft
Forest Service Gets Latitude Supply Load Monitoring Systems
Canadian company to supply OLMS for firefighting aircraft in the U.S.
Regulations and Government
Heli-Expo ADS-B Forum Highlights Rules and Compliance Challenges
If current ADS-B installation trends continue, many rotorcraft will not meet the FAA’s 2020 deadline for compliance.
Rotorcraft
ERAU honors Universal Helicopters for safety record
Emby-Riddle chancellor Dr. Frank Ayers presented an honorary plaque to Gordon Jiroux, president and CEO of UHI
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Metro Displays Three Recent Helo Completions
Display of first completion of the new aircraft model
Rotorcraft
P&WC Offers New MRO Solutions for Mature Helo Engines
Solutions include refresh program for PT6T-3 and T400 engines that offers a core exchange for a new PT6T-3B Twin-Pac, power section or gear box.
Rotorcraft
Columbia Aims for International Growth under New Leadership
Heavy lift specialist is the only operator of civilian versions of the military’s Chinook and Sea Knight helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Highlights HMU for Cooler Helicopter Starts
MRO provider also announces expansion of its engine rental pool following new agreement with Rolls-Royce.
