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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Hampton Aviation is displaying its Beechcraft King Air 200GT upgraded with Model 250-like performance at the NBAA 2017 static display (SD37) this week at Las Vegas Henderson Airport.&nbsp;The aircraft on display has been fitted with Raisbeck Epic and BLR winglet upgrades, as well as a newly added CCA air conditioning system and Advent Aircraft Systems eABS anti-skid braking system.

 


According to Hampton, the CCA system pre-cools the cabin and cockpit using a 220V extension cord or ground power unit (GPU). “This electric brushless compressor air conditioning system replaces the under-performing engine-driven air conditioning,” said the company. “Gone are the days of boarding a heat-soaked aircraft and waiting for the old engine-driven system to somewhat cool the interior. Just plug in and pre-cool, hop in, start the engines and go,” the company noted.

 


The Advent eABS brakes provide “reliable, effective braking in a lightweight, low-cost, easy-to-install FAA certified system...without the need for power-boosted brakes or bulky and heavy hydraulic accumulators, and does not require modification to the existing landing gear or master cylinders,” said Hampton.

 


Hampton is an approved dealer for Raisbeck, Blackhawk, CCA, Advent, StandardAero, CenTex and Frakes Exhausts. Also, since 2003 it has provided inspections and repairs for U.S. Army, Air Force and Navy King Airs, including heavy structural repairs at its Mena, Arkansas headquarters.

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