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
Aircraft
eVTOL Aircraft Pioneer Leads University Initiative To Advance Singapore’s Aerospace Capability
James Wang discusses his perspective on the future of the eVTOL industry.
Aircraft
Aircraft Researchers Group Offers Networking for the Aviation Sales Community
Members share data with each other about the market.
Aircraft
ST Engineering Aims For Cargo Use Cases With DrN-600 Drone
The aircraft could be used for ship to ship, oil rig, or inter-island delivery.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G600 Ultra-Long-Range Business Jet Interior Tour
The aircraft can travel up to 6,600 nautical miles.
Rotorcraft
United Aircraft of China Debuts Tandem Rotor Unmanned Helicopter at Singapore Airshow
The company envisions a variety of uses for the aircraft including firefighting, utlility, cargo delivery, and medevac missions.
Aircraft
Sukhoi Su-30MKM Flies with Thrust Vectoring at the Singapore Airshow
Its routine wouldn't be complete without the Cobra maneuver.
Aircraft
Chinese PLA Air Force's Bayi Aerobatic Team Flies at the Singapore Airshow
The team's Chengdu J-10C is making its airshow performance debut in Singapore.
Rotorcraft
Indian Air Force Sarang Helicopter Display Team Flies at Singapore Airshow
Sarang translates to Peacock, which is reflected in the livery on the helicopters.
Aircraft
Royal Australian Air Force F-35 Flies at the Singapore Airshow
This is the first time the RAAF F-35A has flown at the Singapore Airshow.
Aircraft
Indonesian Air Force Jupiter Aerobatic Team Flies at Singapore Airshow
The team utilizes six KAI KT-1B Woongbi turboprop trainers.
Aircraft
Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Singapore Airshow
We got a preview of the flying display ahead of the show opening.
Aircraft
Citation Ascend Enters Service with Enhanced Cabin and Garmin G5000 Avionics
Aircraft received FAA certification in November 2025.
Aircraft
TBM 980: Daher Has Unveiled The Latest Member of Its Aircraft Family
Aircraft features G3000 Prime avionics suite and upgraded cabin features.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik Unveils ‘Smart’ Aircraft Tray Table with Touchscreen Tech
Hidden Touch Display makes the fold-up tray table an intelligent user interface.
Operations
Flying Privately: Aircraft Management for Private Jet Owners
If you purchase your own airplane, you'll have to decide who will take care of it.
Charter & Fractional
Flying Privately: Chartering a Private Jet for the First Time
Chartering a business jet for the first time doesn't have to be confusing.
Avionics
Klatt Works O2 Mask Head-Up Display Lets Pilot See in Smoky Cockpits
Pilots might be able to breathe during a smoke emergency, but landing is a problem if pilots can't see their instruments.
Avionics
We Visit Garmin’s Hangars and Get an FAA Data Comm Demo in the Air
See how Garmin develops avionics packages, and how new technology can benefit older aircraft.
Aircraft
For eVTOL Pioneers Like Joby, the Gulf Region Is a Land of Opportunity
Joby Aviation has already been testing its aircraft in the region.
Aircraft
Bombardier’s Latest Global 8000 Business Jet Enters Service
Bombardier claims the aircraft sets a new bar.
Aircraft
China’s Comac C919 and CBJ Offer Alternatives to Western Airliners and Business Jets
We go inside the C909 based CBJ.
Aircraft
Honda To Fly First Full-scale Hybrid eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026
Honda Opens Up About Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft
Aircraft
Chinese Comac 919 Airliner Flies at the Dubai Airshow
The C919 made its Middle East debut at the 2025 Dubai Airshow.
Aircraft
UAE Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow
The 2000-9 variant represents the most advanced iteration of the Mirage.
Aircraft
Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Dubai Airshow
Airbus's largest version of its widebody airliner can carry a maximum of 410 passengers.
Aircraft
UAE F-16 Block 60 Fighter Jet Flies at the Dubai Airshow
The Block 60 version of the F-16 is the most advanced in the world.
Aircraft
Boeing's Massive 777X Airliner Shows its Agility in the Dubai Airshow
Boeing expects to achieve type certification for the airliner by 2027.
Aircraft
Lockheed Martin F-35 Fighter Flies at the Dubai Airshow
The fifth generation fighter showed off its manueverability for the crowds.
Rotorcraft
Russian Kamov Ka-52 Helicopter Flies at Dubai Airshow
The twin rotor helicopter represents the cutting edge of Russian helicopter technology.
Aircraft
Dassault Rafale Fighter Jet Flies at the Dubai Airshow
The French OEM's fighter jets are where the company proves new tech that filters to its business jets.
