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.
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In “Shoptalk with Wendi,” (Schedulers & Dispatchers, July 2012) the correct spelling of the author's surname is: Gavigan. (Apologies, Wendi and any Gavigan relatives.) In the Lima, Peru, “Destination Cities” report in the August 2012 issue, BCA incorrectly stated that the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County, California, were administered as a single governmental entity. Actually, they are independently governed.
Aug. 7 — About 0845 CST, a Bell 214ST (N409SB) experienced a loss of tail rotor authority near Avalon, Texas. The pilots were not injured during the precautionary landing; however, the helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter was owned and operated by Bell Helicopter Textron of Fort Worth. VFR conditions prevailed for the local flight operating without a flight plan. An initial report from the commercial pilot to the responding FAA inspector stated that they had departed Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY) on a test and evaluation flight.
