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
Aircraft
NBAA Expands Roles for Two Senior Executives
Jo Damato and Andrew Broom assume additional responsibilities
Charter & Fractional
Chapman Freeborn Aids Hurricane Milton Recovery
The charter broker facilitated the rapid transport of more than 70 electricians to Florida
Aircraft
FAI Rent-a-jet Nominated for ITIJ Air Ambulance Award
Marks the operator's sixth nomination for the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal (ITIJ) Awards
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rotortech and West Star Aviation Upgrade Audio Systems
Both companies installed PS Engineering’s PAC45 digital audio systems in two separate aircraft
Cabin Interior and Electronics
FAA Certifies Outerlink’s Air IP System for Sikorsky S-76
System provides reliable bandwidth for up to 10 devices simultaneously
Airports
Universal Aviation Enters Portugal and Cape Verde with Safeport Partnership
Strategic co-branding agreement bolsters ground support network
Aircraft
Sherwin-Williams Paints the Sky with Coating Upgrades
The 850 Series SKYscapes Effect Finishes offer a high-performance polyurethane base coat
Environment
Bizav Experts Talk SAF Adoption Challenges
Panelists from Avfuel, Women in Aviation International, and 4Air participated
Safety
NBAA Honors Sydney Bosmans for Heroism in Fatal Crash
Flight attendant received the Above and Beyond Award for Heroic Achievement
Aircraft
Industry Leaders Share Insights on Scaling AAM Operations
Executives from Lilium, Beta Technologies, Electra, Atlantic Aviation, and Signature Aviation participated in the discussion
Aircraft
Camp Systems Launches Pricing and Quoting Solutions
SalesEdge Quoting is a web-based module for Quantum and Corridor
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Global Jet Capital Marks 10 Years in Bizcraft Financing
GJC exceeded $4 billion in aircraft financing originations since 2014
Safety
Nimbl Enhances Platform to Simplify Safety Management
One update is the “Quick FRAT” (Flight Risk Assessment Tool)
Regulations and Government
AI Revolutionizing Aviation with Smarter, Safer Flights
Todd Giles of Honeywell Aerospace moderated a panel discussion on AI
Environment
Bizav Industry Leaders Weigh In on Tracing Path to Net Zero
Commitment to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 remains paramount
Airports
Universal's ClearVision Adapts to Airport Lighting Changes
The ClearVision EVS-5000 features multispectral camera technology
Engines
Honeywell Ensemble Offers Real-time Engine Monitoring
The solution provides automated data reporting for business jet turbofan engines
Training and Workforce
CAE Transforming Training with Apple Vision Pro App
App lets pilots practice flight deck interactions remotely
Training and Workforce
Aviation Search Group Increasing Executive Placement
Talent matched with top roles in business aviation companies
Cabin Interior and Electronics
PS Engineering Launches PAC37 Audio Panel for Legacy Bizjets
PAC37 replaces aging Baker series 1045 analog audio panels
Environment
Airbus Forecasts Growth in SAF Adoption, Bizjet Sales
Accessible and affordable SAF may boost business aircraft sales
Avionics
Duncan Aviation’s Vena Talks Connectivity at NBAA-BACE
Session will cover current and coming connectivity solutions
FBOs
Execaire To Join Avfuel Network at Toronto Pearson FBO
Execaire’s FBO at CYYZ will become part of the Avfuel-branded FBO network on November 1
Safety
USAIG Expands Performance Vector Safety Initiative
New options include helicopter risk accreditation and site security assessments
Cabin Interior and Electronics
FreeFlight, Air Dallas Partner on 5G-tolerant Altimeters
FreeFlight’s radar altimeters mitigate 5G interference
Environment
Aviation Partners Teams with 4Air for Emissions Tracking
Clients get 4Air-certified tracking for one year following winglet installation
Environment
Solar Energy Powers Bombardier’s London Service Center
The airport recently upgraded its fleet of customer service vehicles to electric models
Environment
Lufthansa Technik Expands AeroShark Rollout
Austrian Airlines and EVA Air are using the drag-reducing surface film
Fuel
World Fuel and DHL Bring Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Miami
Agreement will bring one of the first regular SAF deliveries to Florida
