
Richard Stephenson
12 articles
Columnist
Richard joined AeroTime as Chief Executive Officer in November 2020 and was promoted to Chairman and Editor in Chief in May 2022. Prior to that, he spent six years as a Director of the UK Civil Aviation Authority where he led the multi-award winning strategic communications function and directed the response to some of the biggest crisis situations to face the aviation industry. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s New Year Honours in 2019 for his public and charitable service and was named ‘Communications Professional of the Year’ by CorpComms Magazine in November 2019. He has also held senior roles in a number of high-profile businesses and charities and is a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts. Richard has been active in politics, media, charity and business around the world. He has worked on major campaigns in the UK and USA, has advised Cabinet level politicians and served in senior political roles himself. He was nominated to join the US State Department ‘Young European Leaders’ exchange programme in 2004 and has worked with and advised diplomats in various missions.
Richard joined AeroTime as Chief Executive Officer in November 2020 and was promoted to Chairman and Editor in Chief in May 2022. Prior to that, he spent six years as a Director of the UK Civil Aviation Authority where he led the multi-award winning strategic communications function and directed the response to some of the biggest crisis situations to face the aviation industry. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s New Year Honours in 2019 for his public and charitable service and was named ‘Communications Professional of the Year’ by CorpComms Magazine in November 2019. He has also held senior roles in a number of high-profile businesses and charities and is a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts. Richard has been active in politics, media, charity and business around the world. He has worked on major campaigns in the UK and USA, has advised Cabinet level politicians and served in senior political roles himself. He was nominated to join the US State Department ‘Young European Leaders’ exchange programme in 2004 and has worked with and advised diplomats in various missions.
“The side that adapts fastest prevails” Sir Richard Knighton, the UK’s next Air Chief
In an exclusive interview, AeroTime Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Richard Stephenson, met Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, who has…
2023-04-03
Executive Spotlight: Meet the A350 loving CEO guiding Finnair back to growth
In the first of our new ‘Executive Spotlight’ series, AeroTime Editor in Chief, Richard Stephenson, meets the Finnair…
2023-01-31
Meet the platinum record producer flying rescue dogs across America
Appeal: Wings of Rescue is looking for pilots to fly pets to a new life. Contact pilot@wingsofrescue.org for more…
2022-09-04
Meet the underdog who is breaking down barriers for women in aviation
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2022-09-02
How Thames Valley Air Ambulance takes the Emergency Room to the roadside
The Guard Room at RAF Benson in the Oxfordshire countryside presents the perfect viewpoint to gaze at the…
2022-08-09
Meet the Air Ambulance CEO about to get her own AOC
Getting permission to enter an active Royal Air Force base is always exciting. Therefore, my day at RAF…
2022-08-08
In 2022, why do I still have to write about equality in aviation?
Richard Stephenson CEO of AeroTime As a kid, I was used to seeing the typical patriarchal and matriarchal…
2022-03-15
100 people, 100 stories. How we worked together through the pandemic
It’s easy to get lost in our #MyCovidStory campaign. The 100 inspirational, heartfelt and courageous stories we’ve published…
2021-12-23
Exclusive: Colonel Ford tells AeroTime about commanding the ISS at Christmas
AeroTime CEO, Richard Stephenson, spoke to International Space Station Expedition Commander, Colonel Kevin A Ford about life onboard…
2021-12-23
No more lip service. Now is the time to get inspired and act – WIA at six months
Richard Stephenson CEO of AeroTime Hub Wow. I don’t think I ever planned to start writing an editorial…
2021-09-13