Ian D. Whelan (@ian_whelan9) 's Twitter Profile
Ian D. Whelan

@ian_whelan9

Director of Video at AIN Media Group (@AINonline, @futureflightAIN, and @BJTonline). Formerly at BBC America, /DRIVE, and The Criterion Collection.

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#Bombardier is dealing with a strike at its new Toronto Global manufacturing facility. We were just there on a tour. Read the story and watch the video here: ainonline.com/aviation-news/… #aviation

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Champagne fridges, bespoke bathrooms, pet accommodation. The world of advanced air mobility is weird and getting weirder. But, hey, powered by hydrogen so what's not to like Sirius Aviation? ainonline.com/aviation-news/…

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Alton Aviation Consultancy says that with eVTOL aircraft frontrunners in a strong position, the sector will take time to scale up operations to higher rates. hubs.la/Q02DVc990

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It is a shame to see that Universal Hydrogen is shutting down, but I hope to see what others can do with this kind of tech: ainonline.com/aviation-news/… #aviation #flying #technologynews #tech

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We recently visited #Dassault #Aviation Business Services at Geneva airport, a full service Dassault Falcon MRO that also services competitor #aircraft. They gave us a tour and showed a new Falcon 7X seat design that improves overhaul turnaround time: youtu.be/4O4ESRmHukw

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My colleague David Donald wrote a very interesting history of the #Mitsubishi MU-300 business jet that started in the 1970's and eventually became a Beechjet and then a Hawker, and is still in civil and military service today: ainonline.com/aviation-news/… #aviation #history #airplane

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Hydrogen fuel cell powered eVTOLs seem like a great idea, and Joby Aviation showed that its aircraft can fly 523 miles with this type of powertrain. ainonline.com/aviation-news/… #aviation #flying #technology

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ZeroAvia claims it can slash the cost of hydrogen production by at least 20% using software powered by artificial intelligence. hubs.la/Q02GtxYY0

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Beta Technologies recently completed two more military exercises in the U.S. with its electric Alia aircraft. The company has been working with the U.S. DoD to demonstrate military uses for electric air taxis. ainonline.com/aviation-news/…

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The upcoming Farnborough International Airshow will not have any The Boeing Company airliners present: ainonline.com/aviation-news/… #aviation #airplanes #flying

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.United Airlines I'm on ua940 and we're now headed back to the gate at 3am. This fight was supposed to take off at 9:50pm. I'm already on 2nd aircraft after we had a mechanical on the 1st one. Crew says we cant take off due to computer issue. Is this really happening? #United #Travel

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.United Airlines ua940 from yesterday wouldn't still be on the ground if the first aircraft didn't have a hydraulic leak that required deplaning. We should have gotten out of EWR before this mess. #travel #united #flying

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Vertical's second VX4 prototype has begun tethered flights, marking the start of a campaign that should lead to a transition from vertical to horizontal flight. hubs.la/Q02JMFK90

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Olha Kharlan was banned from the world championships in Italy for refusing to shake hands with a Russian opponent. Today she she took first Ukrainian golden medal on #OlympicGames in France. Thank you, Olha 🫶🏼🇺🇦

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Lilium is among the front-runners focused on bringing new eVTOL aircraft to market. The company is specifically offering its Lilium Jet to business and private aviation customers who may be looking for alternatives to jets and helicopters. Lilium ainonline.com/aviation-news/…

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.Air India is introducing the Airbus A350 into long-haul service. Here's a preview of the cabin interior: youtu.be/hyM9aFj1leo #aviation #flying #airlines #travel

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One of the biggest questions I get is: How did you start reviewing cars and covering motorsports for a living, and do you have any tips for me? So I made a whole video about it! Here's a step-by-step guide (featuring a lot of old photos and videos): youtu.be/myFgatO1_IA

One of the biggest questions I get is: How did you start reviewing cars and covering motorsports for a living, and do you have any tips for me?

So I made a whole video about it!

Here's a step-by-step guide (featuring a lot of old photos and videos):

youtu.be/myFgatO1_IA
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.Lilium's #eVTOL aircraft has a unique architecture utilizing 30 ducted electric fans. In this FutureFlight video we look at where the company is with the project: youtu.be/4_Rs6BHnG3w #aviation #technology #flying