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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Project Phoenix, which is offering Bombardier CRJs reconfigured as business jets, has concluded an agreement with MedAire that will see aircraft owners being offered a complimentary medical package, including a one-year subscription to the 24/7 MedLink global response center. In the event of an in-flight medical event, crewmembers will be able to contact MedLink emergency care doctors via their satellite phone or radio, while three CRJ crew members will receive first-responder medical training. They will also have access to a MedAire on-board first-aid kit and automated external defibrillator.
“We are delighted to offer this safety addition on board the CRJs, which will enhance the peace of mind for our CRJ customers,” said Project Phoenix vice president commercial Andrew Johnston.
Installation of the MedAire equipment will be made during interior fitting by Project Phoenix partner Flying Colours of Peterborough, Toronto. The first Phoenix CRJ, which will be delivered to Macau’s Jet Asia in January, will include the MedAire installation.
Project Phoenix (Outdoor Exhibit 5) was born at the Dubai Air Show in November 2007 when it revealed the CRJ VIP conversion program as an alternative to having to wait for several years to take delivery of a new business jet model. Converted to corporate/VIP mode, the former regional airliners can also offer a cost-effective way to get a large-cabin jet with range of 2,200 to 3,000 nautical miles.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

MedAire package now standard with Project Phoenix VIP CRJs

Project Phoenix, which is offering Bombardier CRJs reconfigured as business jets, has concluded an agreement with MedAire that will see aircraft owners bei

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