Jessica Reed
Writer & Editor

Jessica Reed is a writer and editor with AIN. She joined the team in the fall of 2023 after two years covering the aviation industry at Avionics International. She earned her bachelor's degree in English (Writing & Rhetoric) from Pepperdine University. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri, and she since has resided in Santa Barbara, California, and Brooklyn, New York, among others. She is currently based in Vernon, New Jersey.

Latest from Jessica Reed

Avionics

Astronics Launches SkyShow Server with FlightPath3D

The moving map solution, announced at AEA, was developed in partnership with FlightPath3D
Avionics

Aspen Avionics Showcases Engine Monitoring Integration

New feature uses a split-screen approach for the Evolution multifunction display
Evolution 2500 MAX
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Collins Venue Smart Monitors Come with Built-in Airshow 

Standalone monitors can be installed without a full Venue cabin management system
Airshow HD integrated into Collins Venue smart monitor
Avionics

Universal Avionics Unveils AI-powered Taxi Assist

System leverages speech-to-text technology to help pilots safely navigate on the ground at airports
Universal Avionics augmented reality
Avionics

uAvionix Intros HSI, Autopilot Port Adapter Units

Company unveiled the AV-HSI (horizontal situation indicator) module and AV-APA (analog port adapter)
AV-HSI-E (Experimental)  AV-30 Accessory for Experimental Aircraft
Avionics

PS Engineering Debuts Audio Panel Solutions at AEA Show

Company said the new equipment can be more easily integrated with existing aircraft
PAC37 digital audio panel
Avionics

Viavi Introduces Portable GPS Simulator for Avionics Tests

New product offers a portable solution for GPS testing in hangar environments
Osprey GPS Simulator
Training and Workforce

AEA Launches Avionics Technician Certification Program

CAET program will offer three tiers of certification
AEA 2025
ATC

Lawmakers Challenge FAA’s Starlink Consideration

Reps Moulton, Larsen, and Cohen requested information about potential changes to the FAA Enterprise Network Services program
Aircraft

Gulfstream, Skyryse among 2024 Collier Trophy Finalists

Gulfstream Aerospace’s G700 business jet is one of five candidates
NAA
Avionics

Garmin’s GFC 600H Autopilot Coming To Airbus H130 Fleet

Flight control system for the H130 is expected to be available in the second quarter
Garmin GFC600 for H130
Avionics

EASA OKs Garmin Autoland, Autothrottle for King Air 200s

Systems are approved as retrofit installations in select 200-series King Air turboprops
Garmin Autoland King Air 200
Rotorcraft

VAI Honors Industry Veterans for Lifetime Achievement

Awards will be presented at Verticon 2025 in March
Attaway, René Closter, Thierry Couderc, and B. S. Singh Deo
ATC

FAA’s Potential Pivot to Starlink Questioned

Satellite technology faces scrutiny for critical safety systems
Starlink satellite
Training and Workforce

CrewBlast Introduces AI-powered Briefcase Feature

Pilots and flight attendants members can manage all trip-related reservations in one place
CrewBlast app
Training and Workforce

People in Aviation March 2025

Chris Rocheleau is acting FAA administrator, Éric Trappier CEO of Dassault.
People in Aviation March 2025 - headshots
Training and Workforce

NBAA’s Ed Bolen Receives Alpha Eta Rho’s Highest Honor

The professional collegiate aviation fraternity presented the award during its symposium this week
Ed Bolen, NBAA
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Launches New Parts Exchange Feature

Industry professionals can complete exchange transactions entirely through the DuncanAviationParts website
Duncan Aviation
Avionics

Universal and ForeFlight Team on Flight Plan Integration

Integration expected to launch in late 2025
Universal Weather and Aviation integration agreement with ForeFlight
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IADA Welcomes Rise in Aircraft Deliveries

Aircraft dealers say new deliveries boost the resale market for business aircraft
business aircraft on static display
Aircraft

Global Jet Capital: Bizav Market Stable in 4Q2024

Company's latest Business Aviation Market Brief showed flight operations rising 2.4% year over year
NasJet Gulfstream G450
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

General Aviation Contributes $339B to U.S. Economy

Industry groups release new analysis showing growing economic impact
PwC
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo/SD Extends Luxaviation Group Connectivity Deal

Preferred supplier agreement was renewed for three more years
Gogo|SD
Accidents

Industry Mourns Loss of Two Professionals in D.C. Crash

Casey Crafton of Guardian Jet and Vikesh Patel of GE Aerospace were among those killed in the American Airlines Flight 5342 crash
Casey Crafton of Guardian Jet and Vikesh Patel of GE Aerospace
Aircraft

Gulfstream Welcomes Tim Waterman as New SVP and CFO

Former CFO Josh Thompson is now president of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
Tim Waterman
Training and Workforce

People in Aviation February 2025

People in Aviation February 2025
People in Aviation February 2025 - headshots
Aircraft

JetAviva Expands into Large-cabin Business Jet Sales

Half of the aircraft broker‘s transactions in 2024 came from repeat customers
JetAviva
Rotorcraft

U.S. Army FLRAA Program Boost Bell’s Revenues in 2024

2025 growth expected despite forecast of squeeze on operating margins
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Deliveries Sag Due To Strike Impacts

Backlog climbs to $7.8 billion as customer demand remains strong
Textron technician
Training and Workforce

Gulfstream Names Two New Leaders for Key Operations

Derek Zimmerman and Lor Izzard step into senior roles
Derek Zimmerman and Lor Izzard