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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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.

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Aviation chronograph specialist Breitling (Chalet B17-18) is the “Official Timing Sponsor” of the 2017 Dubai Airshow, as it was for the last edition of the biennial event. 
“Dubai has played a key role in the development of the aerospace industry in the Middle East, and the Dubai Airshow has helped lead this change by creating a world class exhibition showcasing the latest and greatest in military, general and commercial aviation,” said Michele van Akelijen, managing director of show organizer Tarsus F&amp;E Middle East. “As a specialist in instruments for aviation professionals, Breitling is the perfect time-keeping sponsor for the show.”
Breitling is one of the world’s only major watch brands to equip all of its models with chronometer-certified movements, according to the Swiss company.
“The world of aviation requires the highest levels of precision and technical accuracy—two fields which Breitling specializes in,” said Aed Adwan, Breitling Middle East. “We look forward to showcasing our product lineup to visitors to the show.”

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