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
Environment
Digital Solutions Drive Thales-led DECOR Project
Initiative aims to reduce the environmental impact of air transport
Regulations and Government
Eye in the Sky Cockpit Recorder Gets STC Approval
New Zealand-based Patterson Distributors developed the cockpit video, audio, and flight data recorder
Airports
Industry Honors Robert Olislagers’ Legacy as GA Advocate
Olislagers was executive director of Centennial Airport in Colorado for more than two decades
Safety
Wyvern Launches Podcast Focused on Aviation Safety
'Wyvern Airways' features expertise from Wyvern team members and industry professionals
Aircraft
AOPA Appoints Darren Pleasance as New President and CEO
Mark Baker is retiring after leading the association for more than 11 years
Avionics
Garmin Founders Inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame
Co-founders Min Kao and the late Gary Burrell were honored during the 60th annual ceremony of the NAHF
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NBAA Honors John Hoover with Silk Scarf Award
Hoover was a former chair of the NBAA Tax Committee
Regulations and Government
Aviation Industry Mourns Passing of Nick Fadugba
Fadugba founded and served as CEO of African Aviation Services
Aircraft
Boeing Appoints Kelly Ortberg CEO
Ortberg previously served as president and CEO of Rockwell Collins
Rotorcraft
Bell Helo Deliveries Dip Slightly in Second Quarter
Bell delivered 32 commercial helicopters in the quarter
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
2Q Revenue, Profits Grow at Textron Aviation despite Flat Jet Shipments
Company delivered 42 jets, 22 Caravans, and 21 King Airs in the quarter
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Jennifer Homendy confirmed for three more years as chair of the NTSB
FBOs
Bizav Industry Mourns Loss of James T. Wilson
Wilson was a senior associate of logistics, FBO management, mentoring, and coaching at FBO Partners
Aircraft
Trailblazing Bizjet Dealer Marisa Maretti Flies West
Maretti facilitated the sale of nearly 200 business jets throughout her career
Aircraft
IADA Recognizes Starling with Lifetime Achievement Award
Starling is the executive director of the association
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Viasat Showcases Innovations, Collaborations at EBACE
The company celebrates the approval of Satcom Direct's Ka-band tail mount terminal for the G650
Airports
Aria Hotels To Establish Four Vertiports in Greece
The Libra Group subsidiary will lease 10 Beta Alia eVTOL air taxis
Regulations and Government
Decorated Veteran and NBAA Advocate Paul Smith Flies West
Smith served for more than 27 years in both the U.S. Air Force and Army
Aircraft
Bombardier Inducted into Inventors Hall of Fame
The U.S. National Inventors Hall of Fame recognized Bombardier's contributions to transportation technology
Aircraft
Zipporah Marmor Takes Helm at Opus Aero North America
Opus Aero appointed Zipporah Marmor as managing partner of operations in North America
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Downey becomes CEO of EBCO and Dina Green is promoted to NBAA chief of staff
Training and Workforce
Gulfstream Appoints New Chief Information Officer
Newlin will take over from Sheryl Bunton on May 31
Rotorcraft
Bell Helicopter Shipments Lag in 1Q2024
Bell delivered 18 commercial helicopters in the quarter, down from 22 delivered a year ago
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Textron Aviation: Jet Shipments Steady, Turboprops Decline
Division delivered 36 jets in the first quarter, up slightly from a year ago
Aircraft
Aura Aero Secures First Integral E Customer in Norway
Norges Luftsportforbund will use the electric airplane to tow gliders
Aircraft
Lilium Kicks Off eVTOL Battery Pack Production
Assembly has begun in a factory at Lilium’s headquarters in Germany
