Ian has had a long career in the defense and aerospace industry, including journalism, PR and market intelligence.

Between 1990–2000, he was at Shephard Press as Editor of Commuter World, later Regional Airline World, and launch Editor of Air Ambulance and Inflight magazines.

From 2004–2020, he was at Air Transport Publications, as Editor of MRO Management, as well as launch Editor of Low Cost & Regional Airline Business, GreenSky - Aviation and the Environment and Aircraft Cabin Management and MRO News Focus newsletter.

From 2000–2004, he variously handled PR for Bombardier Regional Aircraft, was Editor of Offshore Patrol magazine and Airline News Weekly, and freelanced. He is currently freelancing for several publications in the UK and the USA.

Breathe easy: lifesaving ventilation in the air

For air medical patients with respiratory problems, mechanical ventilation is a life support system that provides for safe transfer to or between intensive care units. Ian Harbison reports

Blue skies: drones in aerial policing

Police forces are making increasing use of drones to support their activities, and the types of missions are expanding. Ian Harbison spoke to operators in North America and the UK