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.
Flight Display Systems has announced an upgraded version of its DVD/CD/MP3 player and received FAA PMA approval for the equipment in January. The new FD9342DVD-4B features easier aircraft installation, more audio/video outputs and additional inputs for playing iPods and video games throughout the cabin. A new 28-volt DC power supply replaces the previous 12-volt power supply, allowing for easier standard aircraft installation. The player retains its small size and form factor to deliver a rugged player in a compact package. Price: $905
Valspar Flooring has introduced its new high-performance, environmentally friendly CRU-340, a chemical-resistant Urethane coating for concrete. According to the company, the product meets the flooring needs of industrial, aviation, institutional and commercial operations for improved performance and durability. CRU-340 is easy to mix and apply, and is suited for new and existing concrete floors. It cures quickly, allowing for a recoat in about 12 hours, and can handle light foot traffic in 24 hours.
A Cessna 150M flown by a student pilot was substantially damaged when it hit a house and terrain in Bedford, Ind. It was VFR at the time and there were no ground injures, but the pilot and his passenger were fatally injured.
