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.
Avioserv San Diego Inc., Dallas, hired Kevin F. Kelly as vice president, engine sourcing and Shane Stringfellow as manager, technical operations. AWAS, Dublin, announced that Richard Sinclair was appointed vice president of sales for the Asia-Pacific region, reporting to Jon O'Connell, managing director, Asia-Pacific sales. He will be based in the company's Singapore office. Bell Helicopter, Fort Worth, announced that Raymond Leduc has joined the company as vice president, value streams at its Mirabel, Quebec, facility.
West Star Aviation now has a roll-around HS 124-700A/B/ 800A/B/XP series landing gear shipset that will allow technicians to remove the original landing gear from the aircraft while still having the capability to reposition the aircraft as required for any additional services. The new equipment supports decreased downtime during gear swaps and multi-shop events where paint is tied to airframe maintenance and gear overhauls.
VrefOnline.com, the Internet home of Vref Aircraft Value Reference, now includes helicopters. Vref is used by aircraft dealers, brokers, financial institutions and flight departments for airplane pricing. Helicopter data include average retail and wholesale pricing for each helicopter year model. Evaluations can be tailored to a specific serial number by adjusting for times and condition. An annual subscription is $195 per year and includes airplanes, helicopters and the Market Leader newsletter. Vref www.vrefpub.com
