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.
International Communications Group (ICG) has begun production of its new NxtLink 120A and 220A Iridium communications systems. Both systems now support Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) was well as Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) requirements. The NxtLink 120A is designed for use on the flight deck while the 220A serves both the flight deck and the crew.
WAEA , McLean, Va., announced that Christine Ringer, inflight entertainment system engineer and project manager for Swiss International Air Lines, was elected president of the World Airline Entertainment Association for the 2008-2009 term.