(BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON – September 19, 2024) On July 8, 2024, Mishaal AlSudairy set out from Saudi Arabia on an extraordinary journey, flying a Diamond 42 aircraft around the globe. Covering approximately 20,000 nautical miles, Mishaal’s adventure spanned multiple continents and diverse terrains.
For this ambitious journey, Mishaal turned to Shepherd Aero’s international trip support services to ensure smooth operations. Shepherd Aero provided comprehensive assistance, including flight plans, ATC filings, permits, PPR & slot coordination, ground handling, hotel bookings, fuel arrangements, eAPIS filings, and U.S. Customs confirmations. They guided him through 15 different countries, offering the expert support essential for a trip of this scale.
On July 24, 2024, during the later stages of his journey, Mishaal made a stop at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, where he had the opportunity to catch up with Travis Holland and Sydney Williams of Shepherd Aero. During his stop at Oshkosh, Mishaal also interviewed by Barbara A. Schmitz from EAA, and the article was subsequently published.
Follow his exciting adventure on his YouTube channel and witness this once-in-a-lifetime flight!
