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.
Aircell now has available a new Cabin Telecommunication Router (CTR) for the company's Aircell Axxess cabin communication system. Standard Aero has completed the first installation and certification of the CTR at its Springfield, Ill., facility on a Dassault Falcon 20 business jet. The new CTR provides Axxess customers with robust 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi coverage in the cabin while adhering to the FAA's more recent guidelines for power output. Aircell LLC 1172 Century Dr. Ste. B280 Louisville, CO 80027
At 1957 CDT, a Piper PA-32-300, N303TE, was substantially damaged during a forced landing to a field one mile south of Runway 04 at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), Houston. The pilot received minor injuries and the three passengers were unhurt.
Bird-X, Inc., has introduced the Bird BLazer indoor bird deterrent laser. This new product fills the need identified by forty-four years of customer input and experience with bird problems at municipal, industrial and commercial buildings, according to the company. BLaser uses state-of-the-art fat beam laser technology in dozens of constantly changing patterns to disrupt pigeons, sparrows, starlings, swallows and other birds. The device covers up to 10,000 square feet. BLaser operates on 110 volts with no oversight or maintenance required. The unit weighs nine pounds.
