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
Bombardier Shows Off “Lighter, Smarter” CRJ
Cabin upgrades and aerodynamic clean-ups drive continuous improvement effort.
Aircraft
UAC says MC-21 on schedule at Farnborough
Planned Russian single aisle airliner features wide body and composite wings.
Rotron Launches Heavy-fuel UAV Engine at Farnborough
Rotary engines deliver reliable performance in the 20-60 hp range,
Nasmyth Group Announces Divisional Reorg at Farnborough
New Nasmyth Technologies division offers precision welding, fabrication and assembly
Noranco, UTC Ink Contract Extension at Farnborough
Parts maker to supply complex components to UTC for 10 more years.
Bombardier Converts Two Q400s, Gets LOI For Five CSeries
The Nok Air Q400 contract is valued at $66 million, and the CSeries sale, if exercised, is valued at $365 million.
Rockford, USA Touts Aerospace Expertise at Farnborough
Every airplane flying has at least one part manufactured in the Midwest city, Rockford Area Aerospace Network says.
Formula One Lights Up Young Engineering Minds
Team Colossus prepares for world finals of global competition that draws 20 million students from 40 countries.
New CAE Defense Contracts Touted At Farnborough
Four contracts for simulator services and upgrades worth more than $100 million.
Tactair Wins E2 Supplier Contract
Company will provide hydraulic system components for the E-Jets E2 program, and also appoints Authorized Repair provider in Europe and AME
Aircraft
AgustaWestland Orders Add Up At Farnborough
Company also announces million-hour milestone for AW139 fleet.
Aircraft
Kobe Steel Forges A350 Gear Win
Japan-based Kobe is to provide titanium landing gear forgings for the new Airbus twin-jet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Web Extra: Newest TBM Features Sports Car Swagger
Single-engine turboprop gets sporty upgrade.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Web Extra: Gulfstream G650ER Offers Comfortable Cabin
Gulfstream set out to give customers refined interiors and appointments.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Web Extra: More Personalization Options for Hermes EC135
The EC135T3/P3 variant will be offered with enhanced personalization from the fashion house.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Web Extra: Hushed Avanti Sports New Interior
Improved performance is not the only offering on the Piaggio Avanti EVO.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Web Extra: Wheels Up Citations Get Custom Refurb
Cessna will provide the interior on the program’s Citation Excels and XLSes.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Web Extra: Rockwell Collins Venue and Tailwind Available for Retrofit
Rockwell Collins unveiled two key cabin systems retrofit programs at EBACE.
AgustaWestland Gives Props To Waypoint at Farnborough
U.S. helicopter leasing company celebrates its launch one year ago, when it started with a GrandNew heli order
MRJ Mockup Features Traditional Urishi-nuri Lacquer Art
Jet also features highest and widest aircraft in class.
Bombardier Insists CSeries Is On Track
Canadian aerospace company announces training provider, maintenance program details and up to $1.65 billion in new orders
Aircraft
MRJ Mockup at Farnborough As Program Heads To Finish Line
Long delayed regional jet is on track for first flight next year.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Completion & Refurbishment Special Report 2014: The Battle for the High Ground
A look at what OEMs and completions centers are doing to give customers the most comfortable cabin.
Amelia Project Flight Set for June 23 Launch
Amelia Rose Earhart will fly a Pilatus PC-12 NG equipped with an Inmarsat-based Satcom1 system on circumnavigation flight.
EBACE Safety of Flight Award Winners Announced
Winners flew between 40,000 and 100,000 accident-free hours.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Mecaer Aviation Group Aims For More VIP Helicopter Completions
Mecaer Aviation Group plans to enhance its rotorcraft customizing, refurbishment and maintenance services.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
BBJ Interior Renderings From Aeria On Display at EBACE
Texas-based VIP completion center shows VIP cabin concepts in preparation for its first green BBJ completion
Cabin Interior and Electronics
CCC Cuts VIP IFEs Down to Bizjet Size
U.S. company showcases its new 4K band SkyOne system and Sky-Fi Wireless ICS
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Vision Systems Introduces Dimmable Window and IFE Solution
Energia is the first self-powered dimmable window, while the new VisiStream IFE systems can provide AVOD to up to 200 smart devices simultaneously.
Charter & Fractional
Odyssey Aerospace Announces Inking Two 787 Completions
