Jessica is Executive Editor of Business & Commercial Aviation magazine. She started as Editor of ShowNews Online, Aviation Week's on-site trade show daily published at the Paris Air Show, NBAA Annual Convention, Singapore Air Show and at other significant aerospace gatherings.
Jessica has worked in television production and management consulting. While not yet a licensed pilot, Ms. Salerno has received flight instruction and has soloed.
Williams International reports two new turbofan models — the FJ44-1AP-21 and the FJ44-4A-32 — received FAA certification in May and March, respectively, and production of both is underway. The former powers Cessna's new Citation M2 light jet, producing 10-15% more altitude thrust (depending on conditions) and consuming several percent less fuel at long range cruise than the preceding FJ44-1AP. The engine also provides significantly higher thrust at hot and high takeoff conditions and an increase in the time between overhaul (TBO) from 3500 to 4000 hr.
Universal Avionics and Duncan Aviation's partnership to launch a technologically advanced flight deck upgrade program for the Dassault Falcon 900B is scheduled to be completed, and the aircraft delivered, this month. The cockpit upgrade replaces 25 legacy instruments and significantly improves reliability and situational awareness, according the Universal.
Avjet has added a Gulfstream IV to its fleet of charter aircraft. The plane will be based at Avjet's U.S. charter headquarters in Burbank, Calif. The GIV has seating for 13 passengers, with four berthable beds, a full-service forward galley and a non-smoking enclosed lavatory and is equipped with AirCell GoGo Biz Wi-Fi. The aircraft has a range of 4,100 nm. Visit [email protected]
