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.
A Bombardier CL-600 sustained substantial damage when it impacted birds during initial climb after takeoff from Colorado Springs Municipal Airport in Colorado Springs, Colo. No one on the aircraft was injured. The airplane was operated by The Boeing Co., Chicago, and registered to CFE 2002 Aircraft LLC, Danbury, Conn. Preliminary examination of the airplane revealed a bird struck the forward fuselage below the center windshield post.
Granitize Aviation International has announced XW-9M Drywash, a multi-use aircraft cleaning product that can be used on all aircraft types without water. XW-9M Drywash will remove light stains and oxidation leaving painted surfaces with a "like-new" appearance, according to the manufacturer. The product contains mineral spirits (for cleaning), a polish and a wax. It can be used anytime and as often as wanted. XW-9M Drywash has passed Boeing sandwich corrosion tests. Price: Sold through distributors Granitize Aviation International
CRS Jet Spares, a business aviation aftermarket support facility, announced that it has recently parted out a Premier aircraft thereby providing component and structural items for operators. This inventory includes items such as Rockwell Collins displays, computers, pumps, leading edges, actuators, oxygen mask, inverters, seats and much more.
