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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The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) and Gates &amp; Partners, the London-based international law firm, will hold a free one-day seminar at the Dubai Air Show on Wednesday, November 16. The seminar will cover&nbsp;topics related to operator risk management, including&nbsp;emergency preparedness and liability issues. It will take place in Conference Room 4 at the Dubai Airport Expo.
MEBAA chairman Ali Al Naqbi and representatives from Kenyon, the disaster management company, will join seminar chair Aoife O’Sullivan, lead partner with the law firm. Kenyon recently signed an MoU with MEBAA allowing members to take advantage of Kenyon’s expertise when preparing for a crisis or handling an accident.
Themes to be presented include an analysis of where liability falls should an incident occur, how to fully prepare for unexpected situations and emergencies, exploring the potential legal consequences of grey charters and how to select the most suitable insurance policy, said the organizers in a press release.
The seminar, which is free of charge, is aimed at operators, brokers, financiers, insurers and other members of MEBAA.
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Risk Management Seminar at Dubai Air Show Planned for November 16

The Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) and Gates & Partners will hold a free one-day seminar at the Dubai Air Show on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

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