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 Bell 212 helicopter under contract to the U.S. Forest Service made an emergency landing at Happy Camp Airport, Calif., after the pilot smelled something burning shortly after takeoff. According to initial reports provided by the USFS, when the pilot received an engine fire warning light he observed smoke. He pulled the No. 2 extinguisher and made a rapid descent. He dropped the external cargo and landed without incident. Post-examination of the helicopter revealed a puncture from the inside out in the hot section of the right engine.
Sacramento, Calif.-based Axis Jet has launched an air charter division to better serve its growing customer base of business and leisure travelers. The fleet will include a King Air 350, 300 and C90B. Price: Varies with aircraft Axis Jet Sacramento Executive Airport Sacramento, CA 95822 (916) 391-5000 www.axisjet.com
"Flying the Garmin G1000" has been updated to highlight recent enhancements to this avionics suite. Updates include a section on the use of the active traffic advisory (TAS) that is an option with the G1000 and how this technology differs from the Traffic Information Service. Also discussed is the use of Garmin's integrated Ready Pad system that allows the pilot to use almost all MFD functions from the pedestal-mounted keypad. Price: $24.94 Sporty's Pilot Shop (800) SPORTYS www.sportys.com
