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.

Contributor - Business Aviation

James Wynbrandt

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Charter Market: Flat year spurs charter pros to adopt fresh, innovative approaches to sales 

The numbers say it was a flat year in charter, up from 2008's lows, far from prior highs, but essentially static since late last year in terms of demand

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Kerry Lynch

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

StarFlite allegedly falsified pilot records

FAA Issues Emergency Revocation of Houston Part 135 Op

Amy Wilder

Investors serve as brand ambassadors in their home markets

Jet Linx Revives Equity-based Base Partner Program

Charles Alcock

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

ACC urge investors and customers to scrutinize for financial resilience 

ACC Report: Private Aviation Needs More Financial Transparency

Jennifer Meszaros

Regulatory fragmentation, increasing charter demand opening doors to illegal charter

Illegal Charters Undercut Legitimate Operators in APAC

Charlotte Bailey

Altour survey highlights normalizing demand and stability within sector

Biz Travel Resuming Top Spot as Private Aviation Driver

Matt Thurber

System facilitates scheduling, passenger information, and mission execution

HTM Adopts Moove’s Charter Digital Booking Platform

App eliminates membership barriers and reduces broker phone calls

Elevate Jet Debuts Self-service Air Charter App

Partnership integrates Brazilian operators into FlyHouse platform

FlyHouse Partners with TAM To Enter Brazil Market

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