Ian Sheppard has acted as Editor International Show Editions for AIN since June 2013. Based in the Redhill, England, Ian reports for the various AIN publications as well as providing support to International Editor Charles Alcock in covering international air shows (such as Farnborough, Paris, Singapore and Dubai), and the EBACE and MEBA business aviation events. His central role is to cover Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Prior to becoming more involved with AIN in mid-2011 (initially as deputy international editor), Ian worked for various aviation publications through his company, First Aerospace Media. This included being part of the AIN team covering daily news at international air shows.
Ian has worked for publications such as Flight International (technical reporter, 1997-8) and Aerospace International (editor, 1999-2000). He was publications manager at Airclaims (Ascend) between 2000 and 2004 before forming First Aerospace Media. Since mid-2009 Ian has also been managing editor of Regional International, the journal of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA).
Ian hasis working towards a European commercial pilot licence, having held an FAA private pilot license in 1991, and instructor rating. He also has a degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Bath, England, and a graduate diploma in law from Kingston University, and is a graduate of the legal practice course (College of Law, Guildford).

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Having signed an LOI for five additional Bombardier Global 7500s at EBACE 2019 on Tuesday, Hong Kong-based operator Bellawings then met with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) to accept its freshly-minted air operator certificate.

 


Richard Smith, CAACI director general, handed over the certificate to HK Bellawings president Y.J. Zhang, also on Tuesday at the show. “We are honored to be the first AOC holder endorsed by the CAACI,” said Zhang. Smith added, “We are excited to have Bellawings operate commercially under Cayman Islands jurisdiction and look forward to their continued growth.”

 


Meanwhile, HK Bellawings signed a seven-year agreement with Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen for its JetPlanner Pro product on Monday at EBACE 2019. “With our fleet expanding gradually at Bellawings, optimizing our flight planning services using Boeing tools will enhance operational efficiency and ensure we are using the most efficient route possible,” said Zhang.

 


Jet Aviation also signed up for a five-year subscription to Jeppesen Operator on Tuesday. “We are investing in the Jeppesen Operator platform to ensure our customers and flight crew have every possible advantage in terms of safety, convenience, and efficiency,” said Dave Paddock, who will replace Rob Smith as president of Jet Aviation on July 1.

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