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.
Geneva Aviation has received an STC/ PMA approval for its rear communication console designed for the Eurocopter AS 350/355 series helicopters. The new console provides operations with a solution for mounting additional radios and control heads in a convenient location centered behind the pilot and copilot seats. Price: Starting at $6,295 Geneva Aviation 20021 80th Ave. S. Kent, WA 98032 (800) 546-2210 www.genevaaviation.com
Flight Display Systems received a PMA from the FAA for its new 20-inch Low Profile LCD monitor (FD201CV-LP). According to the company, the monitor is ideal for Gulfstream and Challenger aircraft. The monitor accepts three video inputs, including composite, S-video and analog RGB. Price: $8,200 Flight Display Systems 1765 Grassland Pkwy. Alpharetta, GA 30004 (678) 867-6717 www.flightdisplay.com
The AOPA Air Safety Foundation has a new online program called Pinch Hitter that is intended to familiarize non-pilots with basic cockpit layouts so they can become more comfortable when flying as a passenger. The course lets users get some virtual flying practice by controlling the ailerons and rudder, and landing the airplane. It includes tips on what to do in the event of pilot incapacitation. Intended only for the non-pilot, it is not to be used as a "learn to fly" course for student pilots. The running time is 45 to 60 minutes. Price: Free
