Ian Whelan
Director of Video
Ian, who joined AIN in 2014, is the company’s director of video. He started his career in 2002 at the art house film distributor The Criterion Collection before moving to a production company that specializes in automotive video content. There, he helped to develop the popular YouTube channel /DRIVE and created content for brands like Porsche, Land Rover, and Aprilia. After a short freelance stint at BBC America, Ian joined AIN full time, bringing his lifelong interest in aviation.
A native of New Jersey, he studied at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, earning a bachelor of fine arts degree in computer art.
Latest from Ian Whelan
Charter & Fractional
The Wolf of Wall Street's Jordan Belfort Discusses the Movie, Flying Privately, and Prison
The 'Wolf of Wall Street' talks DiCaprio, flying private, and 'the greatest redemption story, ever.'
Rotorcraft
HAI Ushers in New Era as Vertical Aviation International
VAI wants to show it has 'open arms' for all kinds of vertical lift
Aircraft
Wing-in-ground-effect Craft Like the Airfish Offer New Options For Coastal Transport
Wing-in-ground effect craft are not new, but haven't been seen commercial success yet
Training and Workforce
Embraer and CAE Add New E-Jet E2 Flight Simulator For Asia Pacific Airlines in Singapore
Low-cost carrier Scoot will be the first airline in the region to fly the E2.
Aircraft
Singapore Airshow Flying Display Team Aerobatic Highlights
Choreography in the air impresses the crowds at the Singapore Airshow
Fuel
Airbus Sets An Example With Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use
The airframer is testing the ability to use 100% SAF.
Aircraft
RSAF Boeing F-15SG Fighter Jet Flies at the Singapore Airshow
The F-15SG is a special variant of the Strike Eagle made for Singapore.
Aircraft
Airbus's A350-1000 Flies at Singapore Airshow
The ultra-long-haul airliner is flying on a blend of sustainable aviation fuel.
Aircraft
China's Comac C919 Airliner Flies at Singapore Airshow
The narrowbody airliner is meant to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737.
Charter & Fractional
Flying Privately: Tips from an Expert
PlaneSense CEO and president George Antoniadis offers his top tips for getting started.
Charter & Fractional
Get the Inside Track On Whether a Private Jet Card Deal Would Work For You
Jet cards can be a reliable way to fly privately.
Aircraft
Flying the MD530F and the Resurrection of MD Helicopters
We test the MD530F and see for ourselves how the company is coming back from bankruptcy.
Regulations and Government
How the Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem Will Make eVTOL Flights a Reality
Companies are already working on getting AAM off the ground
Aircraft
Bombardier Defense Prepares Luxury Global and Challenger Jets for Military Service
You probably won't find any champagne on these business jets.
Aircraft
We Go Inside the Airbus Corporate Jets ACJ TwoTwenty A220-Based Business Jet
Its cabin offers six zones and up to eleven real beds for passengers.
Aircraft
The HondaJet Prototype First Flight Was 20 Years Ago, and We Look Back
Take a look at original footage from the first flight.
Aircraft
Bombardier Delivers 150th Global 7500, Looks Forward to Global 8000
There's plenty of space to relax on 7,700nm flights.
Aircraft
Boeing Steps Up Flight Testing of New 777-9 Airliners
Its GE9X engines are the largest ever in commercial aviation.
Aircraft
Russian Knights Display Team Flies at Dubai Airshow – AIN
Russian Knights Display Team Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Dassault's Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow
Dassault's Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Calidus's B-250 Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft Flies at Dubai Airshow
Calidus's B-250 Light Attack/Trainer Aircraft Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Hongdu L-15 Falcon Advanced Jet Trainer Flies at Dubai Airshow
Hongdu L-15 Falcon Advanced Jet Trainer Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Dubai Airshow Flying Display Opens with Big UAE-Themed Flypast
Dubai Airshow Opens with UAE-Themed Military and Civil Flypast
Aircraft
UAE's F-16 Block 60 Desert Falcon Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow
UAE's F-16 Block 60 Desert Falcon Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Lockheed Martin's F-35A Flies at Dubai Airshow
Lockheed Martin's F-35A Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Displays Maneuvers at Dubai Airshow
PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder Displays Maneuvers at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Flies at Dubai Airshow
HAL Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Flies at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft
Boeing B-1 Lancer Performs Double Flypast at Dubai Airshow
Boeing B-1 Lancer Performs Double Flypast at Dubai Airshow
