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
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Fokker Showcases Bizliners in China
The Netherlands firm emphasizes its experience with ACJs and BBJs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Wipaire Shows Off Interiors for Turboprops
Known for its floats, the company also offers custom interiors.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Basel Seeks To Speed Deliveries
Jet Aviation Basel has been reducing cycle time for its completions
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Challenger Completions Under Way at Flying Colours
Canadian company performing green completion and refurbs for Asian clients.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aeria Luxury Interiors Shows Off Bizliner Refurbs
ST Aerospace subsidiary refurbished Boeing 767 and plans BBJ green completion.
Turbomeca, Sagem Serve Customers with Technology
Safran subsidiaries unveil plans that highlight the role techonology can play in delivering support services.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Quotes Grow in China
Requests for charter flight price quotes have been growing in China by more than 20 percent annually.
UAS To Open China Regional Office Next Year
Expansion mirrors growing economic ties between the two fastest growing business jet markets, China and Africa.
Skyplan, Oriental Sky Make First Joint Appearance At ABACE
Agreement signed at Dubai Air Show put into practice back in China
India Approves SchedAero Online Flight Logs
Avinode subsidiary’s system enables operators to plan and manage entire flights.
Training and Workforce
Frasca Highlights Simulator Sales In China At ABACE
Citation CJ1+ Level D simulator set for delivery to Nanshan Jet
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Showcases Steam Shower, Oxy System At ABACE
The compact units can be installed in any aircraft type during initial fitting or as retrofit
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Introduces Two New Aircraft Cabin Systems
Systems can be installed in a midsize or larger business jet during cabin outfitting or as a retrofit.
Maintenance and Modifications
PATS Highlights Two New VVIP BBJ Completion Projects At ABACE
Recent delivery to Indonesian Government is company’s 15th completion.
Rotorcraft
MD Helicopters puts Explorer on static display in ABACE debut
Company plans to open Shanghai office this year.
UAS To Open China Regional Office Next Year
Expansion mirrors growing economic ties between the two fastest growing business jet markets, China and Africa.
Metrojet Reports Progress on New JVs
Metrojet will continue its philosophy of “disciplined growth, being the best, not necessarily the biggest.”
Bizav’s Growth in China Main Focus of ABACE Opener
China had 189 general aviation firms at the end of last year, a 41-percent increase over 2012, while the fleet increased 23.4 percent to 1,654 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Falcon’s Product Support Investment Pays Off in China
Plans include increasing inventory to 3,000 parts valued at more than $13 million, tripling the number of spares in China.
China Business Aviation Group and JetNet Sign Strategic Alliance
A strategic Alliance between CBA and JetNet will help improve JetNet’s aviation database.
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation Targets China For Its Expansion
Global charter management company also grows line maintenance business and its FBO network
Jet Aviation Adds Trio of Gulfstreams To Managed Fleet
As announced at ABACE 2014, the two G450s and a new G550 will be based in Hong Kong.
Charter & Fractional
Avinode Seeks To Bridge China Data Gap
Lack of charter stats, activity impacts business aviation forecasting ability
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Luxury VIP Cabins Increasing In Popularity
ABACE 2014 Opening Session Highlights Need To Maintain Bizav Growth In China
Officials from Asia and the U.S. address efforts to promote its expansion
New Power Line Service Provider Launched in China
Joint venture aims to boost the stability and reliability of electrical power distribution in China.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Ameco Beijing Unveils ‘Silk Road’ Interior for ACJ320s
Ameco announces Airbus ACJ320 interior inspired by the Silk Road of ancient China.
Maintenance and Modifications
Shanghai Hawker Pacific Receives Textron Approvals
Shanghai HP Receives Hawker 800 MRO Approvals And Becomes Citation Service Center
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Ameco Beijing Unveils “Silk Road” VIP Interior
Ameco ACJ interior inspired by Silk Road
