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
Cabin Electronics & Connectivity Special Report 2018
New networks and services advance bizav’s onboard experience.
Aircraft
Bombardier Atmosphère Takes CRJ Cabin to a Higher Plane
Delta Airlines is launch customer for the redesigned cabin, featuring larger luggage bins and lav, more connectivity options, and mood lighting.
Aircraft
Honeywell: Airlines Planning Big Connectivity Spends
New survey reports more than half of airline respondents plan to spend up to $1 million per aircraft in the next five years
Security
Accenture Links Blockchain to Performance Boosts
Six in seven aerospace and defense companies expect to integrate blockchain by 2021, new study finds.
Aircraft
Diamond’s DART 550 Trainer Makes World Debut
Austrian company, under new ownership, puts “a focus on continued growth” through developing new aircraft models and technologies.
Daher Showcases Strategic Growth Plan
French company wins first supply contract with Boeing, for 787 parts, and offers smart app for TBM 910/930 owners and operators
Mecaer Touts Its Four Business Lines
Company’s Landing Gear Systems division wins key award from UTC for delivery of Gulfstream jets’ gear.
Aircraft
328 Support Highlights Dornier Conversions
German company displays aircraft illustrating the many mission possibilities for the type.
MBDA Touts New High-tech Missile Plant in UK
Facility in Bolton employs 670 designers and engineers, and produces key missiles for UK armed forces.
Aircraft
GE Wins $437M Adaptive Cycle Engine Contract
Modification of prior U.S. Air Force agreement lets GE continue work on Next Gen powerplants for air superiority applications
Aircraft
Garmin Demos New Fighter Cockpit 'Experience'
Sim features integrated flight deck configuration selected for Textron's Scorpion, Diamond's new Dart 550, and TacAir's F-5 retrofits
Aircraft
Peach Picks Airbus A321LR for Medium-haul Ops
Japan's pioneering low-cost carrier will become Asia's launch customer for the long range platform in 2020
Airlines
Hexagon Displays Geospatial Data Management Solutions
U.S. company showcases expanded product line of real time data management solutions enabled by recent acquisition of Belgium's Luciad
Airlines
ITT Cannon Debuts High Speed Data Transfer Connector
Lightweight receptacle with PCB contacts is designed for commercial aviation market
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UK Showcases Robotics Challenge
UK grant program aims to speed development of robots and drones for duty in extreme and hazardous environments.
Aircraft
Norsk and Spirt Announce Additive Manufacturing Qualification
Additive manufacturing pioneer also produces rocket nozzle for European Space Agency
Aircraft
Cargo Group inks B$10 LOI for Boeing Freighters
Russian specialty cargo hauler also reaffirms order for five 747-8 freighters, will explore possible 767 and 737 freighter purchases
Aircraft
Embraer Sees Strong Growth for Airliners with up to 150 Seats
Market outlook forecasts 10,500 new aircraft sales in the category over the next 20 years.
Airlines
Comlux Launches Aux Tank Division, Intros System for A321ceo
New division signifies the Swiss company's expansion beyond VIP completions and refurbishments, to providing "industrial solutions" for airlines
Aircraft
PPG To Provide Cockpit Windows for Dassault Falcon 6X
U.S. company also begins design work on flight deck windows for the Antonov AN-132 multipurpose transport
Aircraft
Farnborough Airspace Brought Under Control
CAA grants airport's request for Class D airspace designation despite GA objections.
Aircraft
Leonardo, Poland Sign LOI on AW249 Development
Agreement paves way for collaboration on the in-development combat helicopter, slated to replace Italy's AW 129 fleet.
Aircraft
Challenger 350 Earns Steep Approach OK
Bombardier also announces first Global 5000 with Premier Cabin available for charter in Europe through TAG Aviation
USA Pavilion Celebrates a Century of Partnership
More than 250 companies display their latest products and services, and commitment to global engagement.
SAE Tackles Supersonic Flight Standards
Engineering org also highlights initiatives on electric aircraft, additive manufacturing and digital data
Norsk Earns Boeing Approval for Titanium Parts
Company’s Rapid Plasma Deposition process now being used to make structural components for the 787 Dreamliner.
Scottish Highlands Tout High Tech
Some 2,000 businesses in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland offer aerospace-related products, services and capabilities.
Aircraft
UTC Unveils Compact Version of InteliSight
New fleet data collection and analysis solution can be installed on an aircraft "within hours"
Aircraft
Ruag Touts New-generation Dornier 228
More than 350 improvements, including new five-bladed prop and Garrett engines distinguish upgraded model.
Aircraft
Bohler Reports Strong Growth in Customers and Revenue
UK specialty steel producer harnesses value added services to create turnkey solutions
