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.
An AirTran Boeing 717 taxied into a ditch and collapsed the nose gear after landing at Memphis International Airport. It was 2313 CST and the weather was VFR. The first officer stated that she landed on Runway 36R, was instructed to "make the next left turn, cross 36C on kilo and taxi to the ramp." She stated that once the airplane was clear of the runway and established on the taxiway, it was the appropriate time to be "heads-down" and complete the checklist. The captain stated that he saw Gate C16 to his left and turned the airplane toward the terminal.
Elliott Aviation is now offering EnVision, a new technology that allows aircraft owners to "see" the completed interior of their aircraft before refurbishments or completions begin. Elliott has partnered with Bonner Springs, Kan.-based Infusion Design to adapt existing high-tech computer modeling. The custom software will build floor plans, exteriors and 3-D interior vignettes for five basic airframes: Hawker 700, 900, 1000; Cessna Citation 650, 550 and 560; King Air 200, 300 and 350; Beechjet 400A; and the Dassault Falcon 10.
EMTEQ's newest low-profile compact wash light incorporates high-intensity, surface mounted LEDs, multiple dimming options, improved aesthetics and use of advanced phosphor technology for better performance at warmer color temperatures, and constant current control for consistent light output, according to the manufacturer. ELW35 (the assigned part number) accommodates high operating temperatures and is 1.25 to two times brighter than similar offerings. Price: Varies with installation EMTEQ 5349 S. Emmer Dr.
