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.
Aviation Research Group/U.S. (ARG/US) has expanded its Charter Evaluation and Qualification (CHEQ) service to include international air charter operators. A series of audits in the European Union began early this year. The company is also planning to expand the I-CHEQ program to Mexico, South America and possibly the Far East. The CHEQ system provides access to the safety rating of 915 charter operators including 95 audited companies. the TripCHEQ feature provided information on the qualification of over 14,088 charter pilots and profiles of 3,870 charter aircraft.
Jet Stream Aviation Products has opened the Jet Stream Aviation Cosmetic Detailing University at its Dallas Love Field headquarters. The University provides a three-day certification program for professionals interested in acquiring knowledge in the safe and proper procedures for detailing all aspects of jet aircraft exteriors and interiors. According to Jet Stream, this program, which is designed for individuals and flight departments, is the first curriculum developed to teach aircraft detailing in a classroom environment. Price: Contact vendor
The 2007 edition of Jet & Propjet is shipping. The new directory has been completely updated to include U.S. and non-U.S. aircraft current through mid-December 2006. The directory lists 29,357 entries for 167 countries, including aircraft make, model, owner, serial number, registration number and previous registration number. Aircraft that have been written off or otherwise withdrawn from service are also listed.The 650-page book contains 334 aircraft models and variants manufactured by over 30 companies. Price: $21.95 JETNET LLC/AvData, Inc.
