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 Brazil Regional Turbine Center (RTC) set up by Dallas Airmotive in Belo Horizonte in 2009 is celebrating its tenth anniversary at LABACE 2019, and the BBA Aviation subsidiary will be holding a reception to mark the event on Thursday, August 15 at 4 p.m. (at Booth 2006).

 


“The Brazil RTC was established in 2009 to support the region’s business and general aviation operators with quick-turn engine maintenance and repair services,” said the company. “[It] has seen significant growth and development since first opening, and they are well-known in the region for the exceptional support of multiple engine product lines in-shop and in the field,” said Jeff Turner, Dallas Airmotive vice president of sales and service for the Americas.

 


Wellington Amorim has joined Dallas Airmotive to manage the Brazil RTC’s efforts to further develop business in South America. “Our team is focused on finding the best solution for aircraft operators and providing excellent customer service,” said Amorim.

 


The Brazil RTC is approved by Brazil's ANAC to provide maintenance for Pratt &amp; Whitney Canada’s PT6A and JT15D engines and Honeywell’s TFE731 engines (both those on its Maintenance Service Plan and non-MSP engines). The RTC also provides line maintenance for Honeywell’s HTF7000 engines and 36-series APUs.

 


Dallas Airmotive is part of BBA Aviation’s Global Engine Services (GES) division, which also includes H+S Aviation in Portsmouth, UK. The GES network, which has 10 RTCs around the world, offers services “for engines powering 80 percent of the world’s business and general aviation aircraft and 55 percent of rotorcraft fleets,” said the company.

 


Dallas Airmotive also offers customers its First&nbsp;Support&nbsp;field service for rapid response when they require on-site inspections and repairs.

 


The GES includes International Turbine Service&nbsp;and Barrett Turbine Engine Company, both specializing in turbine engine and parts sales, as well as an accessory repair and overhaul company, International Governor Services.

 


BBA is also the parent company of Signature Flight Support, which itself offers MRO support under its Signature TechnicAir and Epic programs offered throughout the company’s worldwide FBO network (it now counts some 200 in the network).

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Dallas Airmotive RTC Reaches 10 Years

Dallas Airmotive has regional turbine centers around the world and also benefits from fellow BBA Aviation company Signature’s FBO network.

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New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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The complex is viewed as the cornerstone of an aviation conglomerate

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Projects totaled more than $5 million in infrastructure development

Oklahoma Airport Gets More Hangars, Upgraded Ramp

The facility will lean heavily towards sustainability

Clay Lacy Aviation Starts Construction on New KSNA FBO

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

LABACE 2019

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Illinois Airport Reacquires Sole Service Provider

Airport last owned the facility in the early 2000s

Major Las Vegas Hangar Complex Changes Hands

The complex is viewed as the cornerstone of an aviation conglomerate

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Projects totaled more than $5 million in infrastructure development

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The facility will lean heavily towards sustainability

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OEMs and FBOs talk about how electric aircraft can be accommodated at FBOs

NATA Conference Panel Examines FBO Consolidation

While the big chains take a more selective approach, others remain hungry

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The decision is the latest in a nearly two-year saga at the airport

Clay Lacy Aviation Gets Nod for Sun Valley FBO

Construction is expected to begin next year

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