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.
Breitling has introduced the Chronospace watch with an array of functions that are useful to pilots: 1/100 of a second chronograph with split times; alarm, countdown, dual time zone display with independent alarm; 24-hour military time, coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and a perpetual calendar, all powered by a chronometer-certified Breitling SuperQuartz movement. The large dial has oversized hands, along with luminescent hour-markers and large three and nine o’clock numerals. Various wristbands, including a new bracelet in satin-brushed woven steel, are available.
Rockwell Collins is in final development of features for its Airshow 4200/D Moving Map system. The Version 2 software update will include 3-D map enhancements and a new graphic design. The 3-D maps use NASA’s Blue Marble map data with proprietary image enhancements. Other features include: a new global map package; new time and flight status displays; realistic day and night views on all 3-D maps; and a new head-up display offering a pilot’s view of the flight. Rockwell Collins Cedar Rapids, IA www.rockwellcollins.com
SimCom Training Centers will provide training on the Eclipse 500 starting in the third quarter of this year and will be the exclusive source and provider of factory authorized simulator-based training for Eclipse Aerospace in North, Central and South America. Two EA-500 Level D simulators have been relocated to SimCom’s training center in Orlando. Both sims include the Avio integrated avionics system, and planned upgrades include the Avio NG 1.7 suite, along with autopilot enhancements, GPS WASS capability and flight into known icing modifications.
