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.
As clear evidence of the growing pilot shortage, regional carrier Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines, canceled up to 6% of its departures in August for a lack of pilots to fly them.
Jet Linx Aviation's fleet has surpassed 100 aircraft under management. The Omaha, Nebraska, operator said it has grown to become the third largest Part 135 aircraft-management company in the U.S.
The Falcon 5X flew for the first time July 5, powered by a preliminary version of the Safran Silvercrest engine—an unexpected milestone in the much-delayed program.
