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
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
Gulfstream Appoints New Chief Information Officer
Newlin will take over from Sheryl Bunton on May 31
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Downey becomes CEO of EBCO and Dina Green is promoted to NBAA chief of staff
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
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
International Skies Open Wider with ICAO's Latest Drone Regulations
The framework policy includes provisions for remote pilot licenses
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
David Smith takes over at Robinson Helicopter Company and Wheels Up Experience promotes Dave Holtz
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Industry Mourns the Passing of F/List's Franz List
List passed away on March 23 at the age of 76
Training and Workforce
WAI’s 35th Annual Gathering Celebrates Aviation’s Leading Ladies
More than 5,200 attended this year's conference
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Astronics Unveils Typhon T-400 Satcom System
Only two line replaceable units are required
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Alto Aviation Introduces Premium Soundbar for Elite Flyers
Solution is designed for medium-sized, large, and VVIP business aircraft
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Eviation Aircraft appointed Andre Stein as CEO and Tom Burke joined CHC Helicopter as CEO
Maintenance and Modifications
Yellowhead Helicopters Gets Custom BK117 Mx Stand
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs designed the stand to be lightweight and ergonomic
Training and Workforce
U.S. Air Force Taps P1AR for 5-Year Training Contract
The first class of special missions aviators graduated in December
Rotorcraft
VAI Honors Salute to Excellence Award Winners at Heli-Expo 2024
VAI awards recognize those who achieve incredible feats while supporting the community and helicopter industry
Rotorcraft
Argus: Prism SMS Success and the 2024 Helicopter Market
Global helicopter activity was up almost 20 percent in 2023
Avionics
Axnes Elevates Comms in Cormorant SAR Upgrade
The PNG wireless intercom system improves situational awareness
Rotorcraft
New Salute to Excellence Award Honors Harold Summers
HAI presented the new Harold Summers Legacy Award to Zhilin Summers
