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
GE Aerospace Saab 340B Hybrid-Electric Test Bed Aircraft Flies at the 2026 Farnborough Airshow
GE Aerospace claims this aircraft has completed the first hybrid-electric flights above 30,000 feet.
Rotorcraft
UK Joint Aviation Command Chinook Flying Display at Farnborough Airshow 2026
Watch the agility of this massive dual-rotor helicopter.
Aircraft
Inside the Bombardier Global 8000 Flying Debut & Defense Strategy at FIA 2026
How the Global 8000 made it into the flying display and how it fits into the defense portfolio
Aircraft
USAF Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II Flying Display at the Farnborough Airshow 2026
The multirole fighter impresses the crowds with its manueverability and speed.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Global 8000 Makes Flying Display Debut at Farnborough Airshow
The display showcases the aircraft's low speed capabilities.
Aircraft
Vertical Aerospace VA-1X eVTOL Makes Flying Display Debut at Farnborough Airshow
The display includes a full transition from vertical takeoff to wingborne cruise.
Aircraft
Inside AIN Media Group: Over 50 Years of Aviation News & Insights
The first word and last word in aviation.
Aircraft
Flagship Ultra-Long-Range Private Jets: Gulfstream G700, Bombardier Global 8000, & Dassault Falcon 10X
Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, and Airbus offer luxurious means of traveling the globe.
Rotorcraft
Flight Training in the LAPD H125 AStar Loft Dynamics Helicopter Simulator
Nearly as good as the real thing, and a lot less expensive.
Engines
How Hydrogen Can Generate Electricity To Power Aircraft
A simple explanation of how hydrogen fuel cells work for aircraft.
Aircraft
Bombardier Challenger 850 Jet Finds New Life in AirX Charter Fleet
AirX operates a fleet of 23 aircraft, and has nine Challenger 850s.
Aircraft
Volocopter Reveals VoloXPro eVTOL for the Light-sport Aircraft Market
The VoloXPro will come to the market at a relatively low price compared to other eVTOL aircraft.
Aircraft
Blackshape Unveils Plans for Hybrid-electric ePrime Two-seat Aircraft
It may have a future as an uncrewed surveillance platform.
Aircraft
How Daher’s Kodiak 900 Aircraft Got Involved in Las Vegas Police Car Chases
Daher shows the Las Vegas Police Department how a Kodiak 900 can beat a helicopter.
Aircraft
Aura Aero Builds Aircraft Family of Two-seat Trainers and Regional Airliners
It already has one aircraft certified with EASA, and two more on the way.
Aircraft
Tecnam’s P2012 Traveller Piston Twin Aircraft Gets the VIP Interior Touch
Less expensive than a turboprop, the P2012 VIP is a niche within a niche.
Aircraft
Piaggio Aero Is Rolling Out Plans for the NX Version of Its P.180 Avanti Aircraft
New avionics and cabin upgrades are in the works.
Aircraft
The 2026 Aero Friedrichshafen Show Had Its Largest Business Aviation Presence Yet
It has established itself as a significant aviation trade show in Europe.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Showcases Passenger-carrying Version of Its SkyCourier Aircraft
With access to unimproved runways, the SkyCourier could connect more remote locations.
Aircraft
Horizon’s Cavorite X7 Hybrid-electric Aircraft Offers a Different VTOL Recipe
Fans inside the wings and a turboprop engine make this VTOL airplane stand out.
Fuel
Aircraft Operators Face Imminent Jet Fuel Shortages Due to Iran War
The war with Iran is having lasting effects on aviation.
Aircraft
Flying the Cessna Citation Ascend Business Jet
The Ascend is a modernization of the Citation 560XL.
Aircraft
Eve Air Mobility Aims for Eve-100 eVTOL Entry into Service in 2027
With the backing of Embraer, Eve has the experience to reach certification.
Rotorcraft
How Leonardo's AW139 Helicopter Helps Track Nuclear Threats from the Sky
It flies low over cities and often between buildings.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Is Bringing the H140 Helicopter to Market with Special VIP ACH140 Variant
The ACH140 can comfortably transport six passengers.
Aircraft
Dassault's Falcon 10X Jet Wows the Crowd At Bordeaux Roll-Out Event
This was a big moment for Dassault.
Rotorcraft
Robinson Unmanned Envisions Collaboration between Uncrewed Helicopters and Drones
Unmanned helicopters and drones can help with a variety of missions.
Aircraft
Valo eVTOL Moves Closer to Service as Vertical and Bristow Collaborate
Updated Valo model features design changes from the VX4 prototype.
Rotorcraft
New MD 564 Helicopter Is a Civil Version of the U.S. Army's MH-6H Little Bird
The company is also working on an upgrade to its 520N model.
Aircraft
Dassault’s New Falcon 10X Business Jet Takes Its Debut Bow in Bordeaux
The new business jet is Dassault's largest ever.
