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.
Airbus, Amsterdam, announced the appointment of Fabrice Bregier as CEO. He replaces Tom Enders, who is now CEO of EADS. Gunter Butschek was appointed COO. Amway Corp., Grand Rapids, Mich., promoted Rick Fiddler to the position of vice president-aviation. He also recently was appointed to the State of Michigan Aeronautic Board by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder.
NATA's 2012 survey of general aviation service employee compensation is now available. The report includes salaries and benefits for pilots, line-service personnel and maintenance technicians. The 2012 Compensation Report is provided at no cost to NATA members who participated in the study. The charge for non-participating members and non-members is $130 and $310, respectively. Visit www.nata.aero and under Products and Services, click on Publications.
Rockwell Collins has opened its Berlin Ascend flight information solutions office in the General Aviation Terminal area at the new Berlin Brandenburg International Airport, which will provide flight support services for European business aircraft operators. Specific enhancements to the Ascend flight planning tools have been introduced to support European operations including Eurocontrol Central Flight Management Unite (CFMU) routes and validation.
