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.
FirstFlight, Inc. has been named as an authorized Garmin dealership. The company will be offering Garmin 400/500 series GPS/nav/com and audio and transponder panels (single upgrades or complete panel retrofits); GMS MFDs; G600/1000 glass cockpit retrofits; and GWX-68 radar, among other products. FirstFlight, Inc. Elmira/Corning, NY (607) 562-4600 www.fflt.com
XOJET has launched its Fleet Exchange Membership Program that enables clients to create a custom solution that provides the best value for their specific needs, including the choice of whether to own an aircraft. Because members only pay for what they actually need, travel costs can be reduced by up to 25 percent, according to the company. To customize the program, XOJET works with each member to assess travel patterns and financial priorities. Considerations include member preferences for aircraft ownership, length of commitment and the number of hours actually needed.
Aircell, Broomfield, Colo., announced that John Wade has joined the company as senior vice president and general manager, Business Aviation Services. Aspen Avionics, Albuquerque, has named Linda Pepper as manager, Customer Services. Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), Alexandria, Va., named Kerin McKinnon, executive vice president of Atlas Travel International, as its U.S. Regional chair responsible for developing the Regional Champion program.
