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
Wheels Up Membership Program Reports Strong Growth at NBAA 2014
CEO Dichter says company on track for 1,000 members by year’s end.
Bendix King showcases AeroVue, AeroWave systems at NBAA
King Air glass cockpit retrofit and Internet connectivity solution offer low cost upgrade options
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.
Cessna Citation Latitude Makes NBAA Debut
Textron Aviation’s family of 12 aircraft models are on display at Orlando Executive Airport this week.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rosen Introduces New Aircraft Sunvisor at NBAA 2014
Sunvisor provides stable glare reduction in multiple directions and features flexible mounting configurations.
Flight Safety Foundation Highlights New Initiatives At NBAA In Orlando
A security risk assessment tool and revised fitness for duty standards lead the safety efforts.
Alto Showcases High-end Audio in Cabin Mockups
New Acapella system for small cabin jets sounds a high note in Orlando.
Flight Tax Systems Unveils Updated Aircraft Tax Software At NBAA
Accounting firm addresses new IRS rules on tracking business aircraft usage
Aircell Relaunches As Gogo Business Aviation
Renamed company showcases new products announced at last year’s NBAA show.
Accidents
Socata Issues Operator Bulletin in Wake of TBM Crash
The letter, addressed to operators of the entire TBM fleet, reviews the TBM’s pressurization and emergency oxygen systems.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Skandia Seeks Strategic Acquisition in the Interiors Products and Services Sector
Illinois-based company already provides most of the flammability testing and foam seat material used within business aviation.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sabreliner Plans MRO Expansion in Wake of Sale
Reorganized company will parlay experience supporting military aircraft to civilian counterparts.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Avmats Composite Shop To Support One-off Parts and Repairs
Company wants to be the “go to” facility for challenging custom repair needs
Avionics
Gogo Debuts New IFE System
Signature Flight Support is the launch partner for the new cabin entertainment sysem.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Executive Dreamliner To Get Bubble Wall
London’s VIP Completions will provide the bubble wall–the world’s first for a private airliner–for a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for an undisclosed customer.
Expansion Complete at Custom Control Concepts
The upgrade nearly doubles the size of the company’s manufacturing footprint.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Associated Painters Adds Paint Hangar
The one-bay, 32,000-sq-ft facility (its second in Spokane) accommodates aircraft up to a 757-300.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Dassault Chooses USB Supplier
The growing use of portable electronic devices and the need to replenish their power has made USB ports a hot commodity in the cabin interior worlds.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Emteq Joins BE Aerospace Portfolio
BEA plans to expand its product and service offerings in the airliner and business jet markets.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Pats Aircraft Systems Gets New Owner
Moelis Capital Partners acquired the company from Wayzata Investment Partners.
Maintenance and Modifications
Reorganized Sabreliner To Expand Civil MRO Offerings
Company will exploit experience gained on military King Airs and Learjets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Avmats Opens Aircraft Composites Fabrication Shop
Company is putting an emphasis on its one-off parts manufacturing and repair solutions.
Stemme Relaunches S10VT, Touts Remos Deal at AirVenture
German motorglider manufacturer expanding its reach after management change.
Sonex Intros Turbo Engine, Prices Personal Jet
Kit engine boosts AeroVee to 100 hp and JSX one-person jet kit will cost $130,000, deliveries of both scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter.
Aircraft
UAC says MC-21 on schedule at Farnborough
Planned Russian single aisle airliner features wide body and composite wings.
ITT Debuts New Valves, Actuators, Connectors
U.S. company showcases its growing portfolio of aerospace products.
TT Electronics Offers Nadcap Certification Help
Manufacturer provides low-cost production solutions for production of components.
Stag Group Intros Vacuum-formed Cabin Partitions at Farnborough
The cabin dividers are more aesthetically pleasing and open up opportunities for increased flexibility for branding of airline interiors.
Aero Sekur Touts Space Achievements Avt Farnborough Airshow
Aero Sekur showcases new lightweight, flexible fuel tank that meets crashworthiness standards.
