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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Jenny Lau, founder, president, and CEO of Hong Kong-based Sino Jet Management, has decided to relinquish her role as chairperson of the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA). Lau will step down at the association’s annual general meeting&nbsp;in Singapore on June 11, and AsBAA is taking nominations for the next chairperson until May 24.

 


In an open letter to members on May 21, Lau thanked the business aviation community in Asia for its support. “After a challenging and highly rewarding two years, the time has come to pass the baton to the next leader of the association,” she said, adding,&nbsp;“I am enormously grateful for the support that has been given to me personally&nbsp;and to the association during my time as leader. The association will continue to move at great momentum to represent the needs of the industry in Asia.” Lau said she hopes to transition from chairperson to a board of governors (BoG) role.

 


AsBAA released a statement saying that at the June 11 meeting association members will elect five individuals to make up the new board of directors (BoD). A chairperson will then be appointed from among the group.

 


The AsBAA BoG supports the BoD with the daily running of the association. “Both BoG and BoD positions are now open to nominees from the membership,” said the statement.

 


AsBAA also said: “The announcement of Lau’s intention to step down comes as part of preparation for Singapore Business Aviation Week," from June 10 to 14. This includes the third annual AsBAA Singapore Safety Day on June 10, the general meeting and elections on June 11, and AsBAA’s inaugural static display and community event, AsBAA Takes Off,&nbsp;on June 14.

AsBAA Chairperson Jenny Lau To Step Down

The past two years has seen AsBAA opening new chapters across the region, setting up new events, and tackling key issues.

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