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.
FlightSafety International announced that FlightSafety Academy has entered into an agreement with CABAIR and its affiliate, Orlando Flight Training, to jointly offer JAA pilot training. FlightSafety Academy students wishing to qualify for a European license will be able to complete their FAA qualification in Vero Beach before moving to Orlando Flight Training in Kissimmee, Fla., for the JAA ATPL ground school/CPL course and then to CABAIR in the United Kingdom to obtain a JAA Instrument Rating.
1st Source Bank, South Bend, Ind., has promoted Eduardo Ferreira to vice president of the Aircraft Division. He is responsible for new and used aircraft financing for international customers. Air BP, Salem, Ore., named John Nelson as it newest sales team member serving the Southeast.
Harold Hoepf died on Nov. 3, 2009 at age 87 after a brief illness in Clinton Township, Mich. He served as aviation manger/chief pilot for the Valeron Corp. for over 20 years, retiring in 1987. He oversaw Valeron’s entry into the business jet era, flying and managing their Learjet 25s and 35s at their Detroit City Airport base. Hoepf grew up one of 11 children on a farm in McCutchenville, Ohio, and as a boy dreamed of flying. He was accepted into the Navy V5 program during World War II and flew Hellcats off the USS Chenango.
