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July 14, 2023

Meet Mike Klasing, Director of Maintenance at Shepherd Aero. Mike brings years of experience to the team and makes sure all aircraft are compliant and safe to ferry all over the world.

Meet the Crew: Mike Klasing
June 20, 2023

Meet Venugopal Makineni, Director of Safety & Compliance at Shepherd Aero. Venu brings decades of experience to the team and ensures that safety is a number one priority for everyone in the Shepherd Aero global community! #nbaa #airventure #hjpoa #diversifythesky #flightsupport

Meet the Crew: Venugopal Makineni
May 21, 2023

Shepherd Aero’s own, Warren Lovell, organizes Young Eagles Day at Brakpan-Benoni Airfield this past February. Launched in 1992, the Young Eagles program has dedicated 30 years to giving youth ages 8-17 their first free ride in an airplane. Young Eagles Flights organized by Chapter 322 and hosted by the Brakpan Flying Club was the first

EAA Young Eagles Day: Warren Lovell
May 14, 2023

Meet Operations Controller, Shuming Luan. In many ways, Shuming is Shepherd Aero’s MVP. Shuming has been with the company for five years. Her goal is 100% Customer Satisfaction and makes sure every detail is considered for our clients. Shuming is yet another example of Shepherd’s commitment to excellence and diversity. #diversifythesky #asiansinaviation #asianamericanhistory #nbaa #eaa

Meet the Crew: Shuming Luan
April 14, 2023

Meet Warren Lovell, Senior Operations Controller at Shepherd Aero. Warren has many years of experience working in the aviation and aerospace industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Operations Management, Warren is the glue that keeps Shepherd Aero running smoothly and able to deliver on every conceivable customer requirement.

Meet the Crew: Warren Lovell pt. 1
March 11, 2023

Meet Debi! As the Financial Controller at Shepherd Aero, Debi ensures customer service is organized, timely and efficient. From billing to invoicing or preparing for flight training, Debi makes sure every need, issue or obstacle has been proactively addressed so the client is covered and comfortable. At Shepherd Aero, the common goal is to provide

Meet the Crew: Debi Crouson
February 23, 2023

Introducing Calvin Frederick, our newest Flight Instructor. Calvin comes to us by way of The RedTail Flight Academy, a Tuskegee Airman inspired program that aims to develop a pipeline for underrepresented people of color into the world of aviation. Watch and listen to learn about Calvin’s thoughts about his experience at Shepherd Aero. #diversifythesky

Meet the Crew: Calvin Frederick
November 4, 2022

It was going to be another cold-soaking for Warren and me. The temperature was -33C and unrelenting. The cold takes everything out of you. It was physically and mentally draining. We knew we had nearly 5 hours of frigid flying ahead of us to CYGL.

Twin & Turbine: Ferry Tales – The Coldest Caravan
June 21, 2022

Shepherd Aero Global Flight Support, the leader in in-aircraft pilot training, filed an application with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to add the PC-24 Pilatus Jet course to their FAA Approved Flight School courses.

Shepherd Aero Applies To Become the First In-Aircraft Training Firm to Provide FAA Approved Pilatus PC-24 Curriculum
June 9, 2021

In today’s click and deliver society, the intricacies of logistical accomplishments often go unnoticed. When you can order something one day and it appears on your doorstep the next morning, delivering anything around the world these days seems to be an easy process.

Twin & Turbine: Ferry Flying – Moving Aircraft Around the Globe
March 13, 2021

Travis Holland, a multi-typed ATP-rated pilot and president of Shepherd Aero, holds around 20 certified records in several different aircraft from a JetPROP to a Gulfstream V.

Twin & Turbine: Record-Breaking Flights
December 15, 2020

The adage “every thousand-mile journey begins with a single step” resonates with the Shepherd Aero Team as we embark on hundreds of multiple-thousand-mile journeys every year by moving business aircraft around the globe. Each of those journeys starts well before the actual flight, the proverbial first step being the fundamentals of flight planning, and moves

Every Thousand-Mile Journey Begins with a Single Step
November 26, 2020

As the USA-based Shepherd Aero team celebrates this day of thanks, Thanksgiving 2020, we are grateful for all the family, customers, and friends who have supported Shepherd Aero over the years, especially in such trying times with which we have all been presented since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. And, we are exceptionally grateful

A Shepherd Aero Milestone on a Day of Thanks
November 13, 2020

How many times have you considered buying or selling an aircraft in another country and passed it up because it seemed too complex or difficult? If that number is more than zero, then Shepherd Aero is here for you, whether you are an aircraft sales broker, aircraft owner, or an operator looking to expand a

Challenges in International Aircraft Sales
October 16, 2020

As the sun sets on yet another Quarter of 2020, and the final one begins, the private aviation industry as a whole stands poised to see the most tumultuous year in memorable history for this industry–and world–come to a close with bright signs of recovery and growth. In April of this year, virtually all operations

The Finale of 2020 for Private Aviation
September 10, 2020

With the completion this week of a mission from Malaysia to Arizona, USA, this lucky (or perhaps unlucky, depending on who you ask) Citation Mustang made it completely around the globe over the past 16 months. The journey started back in April, 2019 in South Carolina, when this Mustang sold to a new owner and

The Unintentional, 16-Month Trip Around the World
August 14, 2020

It’s been an exciting week for Shepherd Aero and one of our clients. We added this beautiful Challenger 604 to our managed aircraft fleet, and we’re seeing this is indeed a wonderful time to be investing in private air travel. Thank you to Jetcraft and CFS Jets for providing our client with a top-notch experience,

An Exciting Week for Shepherd Aero
July 31, 2020

In debriefing and reflecting on some recently completed missions, the Shepherd Aero team has been looking at the challenges that can arise without warning when operating aircraft across country borders, and the on-the-fly decisions that must be made collectively to ensure a safe conclusion to every flight. Shepherd Aero recently brought an aircraft back from

On-the-Fly Mission Decisions Over the North Atlantic
July 16, 2020

“To most people, the sky is the limit. To those who love aviation, the sky is home.” Not even a worldwide health crisis can keep aviation from pushing forward. The team at Shepherd Aero has been airborne lately with in-aircraft training for a few of our owner-pilot clients. With proven curriculum, we are the only

In-Aircraft Training During a Pandemic
July 1, 2020

Here’s some good news and information for anyone operating aircraft internationally… We at Shepherd Aero are very happy to see the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) develop and release guidance on safe operation of aircraft during the COVID-19 pandemic.  As Shepherd Aero has been operating with an internally-developed COVID-19 testing and risk mitigation protocol since

ICAO Publishes Guidance for Continued International Aviation Operations
June 1, 2020

Need to get an airplane moved across the globe? Don’t entrust your multi-million dollar machine to just anyone. Consider asking these ten questions to your prospective ferry service provider. Because at Shepherd Aero, the answer to all the below will always be a “yes”. Do you provide RVSM/NAT-HLA/RNP/ADS-B LoAs? Are you a bonded importer? Is

Ten Questions to ask Your Prospective Ferry Provider
May 11, 2020

Our firm has continued operations by way of an internally developed Safety Protocol for our team members, and at the heart of it is COVID-19 testing. We have our crew members tested both prior to and post flight missions, and record of testing is kept with them at all times in a custom created booklet.

Shepherd Aero Still Flying
May 8, 2020

Shepherd Aero, which specializes in in aircraft delivery, training, and management, has developed coronavirus testing for its crewmembers both before and after ferry missions, in addition to implementing strict safety measures while on duty.

AOPA: Business As Usual For Shepherd Aero
August 8, 2017

Aug 9 is a big day for the @80days80stays around the world in a @HondaJet. Starting in Halifax, the route will take us up to Goose Bay, and then over to Narsarsuaq Greenland and then to Keflavik Iceland.

The North Atlantic Non-Radar Paradox for Light Jets
August 5, 2017

Although we spend a lot of time on the road at Shepherd Aero, this is a longer than normal trip, @80days80stays. Correct, this isn’t just any trip, but a private jet adventure in the brand new @HondaJet with a very advanced light aircraft perfect for adventure touring.

10 Things to Take on a Trip Around the World

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