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
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Taps Indamer to Boost Global Service in India
Ahmedabad-based Indamer is India’s oldest MRO with a presence at 14 locations.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
AFC Offers New Model for Aircraft Financing
François Chazelle, a familiar face at MEBA and trade shows worldwide through his years at Airbus Corporate Jets, is here at MEBA.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Haeco Partners with Emteq for Cabin Systems
China-based completions center Haeco will offer Emteq’s eConnect suite of cabin systems.
Airports
Jet Aviation Expands Saudi Handling Operation
Jet Aviation is also growing its managed fleet and winning new support approvals.
Aircraft
GainJet touts its new G650 and FAI records at MEBA 2014
The company’s new long-range charter aircraft has set a trio of city pair speed records
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Iacobucci Showcases New Seats and Galley Inserts
Five different 16-g seat models and the Gusto induction oven led the products on display at NBAA 2014 in Orlando.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Expanding Amac Busy With Completions and Maintenance
Swiss company Amac Aerospace is planning a fourth hangar as its completions and MRO business grows.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aeria’s VIP Completions on Display at New Booth at MEBA 2014
Luxury interior provider also showcases its maintenance and refurbishment capabilities
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Greenpoint’s Scale-model Azure Dreamliner Makes MEBA Debut
Dreamliner model shows Greenpoint interior, as it prepares to flight-test first 747-8 completion.
Amac Nearing Completion of Two Large Projects
A Boeing 747-8 and an ACJ319 are nearly done.
Globals Get Special-mission Treatment at Flying Colours
Induction of the first aircraft is planned for next year.
Teague, Nike Partnering on Interior for Sports Teams
The ‘Athlete’s Plane’ is intended to reduce the toll air travel takes on traveling sports teams.
Airports
Major Chinese Bizav Center Planned in Inner Mongolia
Corporate aircraft exhibition at site planned for next September, and “first opening” is scheduled for Aug. 1, 2016.
TBM Loss Puts Renewed Focus on Hypoxia
Pilot became unresponsive after reporting an unspecified problem and asking for a descent
Flying Colours, China’s Sparkle Roll Announce JV on CRJ Conversions
First project will see eight China B-registered Bombardier CRJ200s converted from commuter to executive interiors mirroring the Challenger 850.
Innotech Touts Global Express Ovation Installation
Project marks first such upgrade performed in concurrence with a 120-month inspection on this Global model.
Sporty’s Touts ‘Easy’ Approvals for iPad EFBs
Company program helps Part 91F and Part 135 operators gain FAA approval for EFBs as paper chart replacements.
Custom Control Concepts Offers New Cabin Products for Executive Airliners
Large format 4k touchscreens and new cabin control app highlighted in Orlando.
Flying Colours, China’s Sparkle Roll Announce Joint Venture
First project calls for VIP conversions of eight CRJ-200 aircraft.
Plans for Major Chinese Bizav Center Announced
Air Park in Ordos to be center of $8 billion in development.
The dynamics of a static display
NBAA 2014 static display area is chock-a-block with all the air-candy you can take.
Carville and Matalin Predict Republican Victory in Senate
Sen. Nelson (D-Fla.) urged NBAA attendees to contact their representatives to support passage of FAA reauthorization bill next year.
Apollo Named First Argus Certified Charter Broker on eve of NBAA 2014
New certification program aims to bring voluntary standards to air charter brokers.
Skandia Showcases New Refurb Answer for 9-g Seats
Company calls its EC foam “a quantum leap” in seating upgrades.
Upcoming MEBA Show Sparks Growing Interest at NBAA
he sixth edition of the MEBA show will have 50 aircraft on static display, more than 400 exhibitors and is expected to draw more than 8,000 visitors.
FAA’s NextGen Czar Addresses NBAA2014
Bolton assures attendees that implementation of NextGen air traffic management system is on track.
Wheels Up Expects 1,000 Members by Year-end
Company is also adding more aircraft and opening bases in the Western U.S. and Europe.
Latitude Leads Textron’s Jet, Turboprop Line on Display at NBAA 2014
Textron Aviation is showcasing its complete line of business jets and turboprops at the annual business aviation show.
Airbus Intros “Summit” Widebody Cabin for ACJ330 at NBAA 2014
Interior features executive configuration in the front, airline-style seating in the rear
Rosen Introduces New-Generation Arc Sunvisor
Multi-axis system provides stable and flexible glare reduction for airplanes and helicopters.
