Jessica Reed
AIN 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
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
Training and Workforce
U.S. Air Force Taps P1AR for 5-Year Training Contract
The first class of special missions aviators graduated in December
Maintenance and Modifications
Yellowhead Helicopters Gets Custom BK117 Mx Stand
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs designed the stand to be lightweight and ergonomic
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
Avionics
Axnes Elevates Comms in Cormorant SAR Upgrade
The PNG wireless intercom system improves situational awareness
Rotorcraft
Argus: Prism SMS Success and the 2024 Helicopter Market
Global helicopter activity was up almost 20 percent in 2023
Rotorcraft
New Salute to Excellence Award Honors Harold Summers
HAI presented the new Harold Summers Legacy Award to Zhilin Summers
Avionics
Reliable Robotics Autopilot Tech Earns FAA Nod
The FAA accepted requirements for advanced aircraft navigation and autopilot systems
Aircraft
IADA Welcomes Six New Members
AeroProjx Int, Aviation Legal Counsel, Aviation Maintenance Support, Jet Access Group, MRO Insider, and Vedder Price join the association
Rotorcraft
Bell Textron's 4Q23 Results Surpass Projections
Bell's profit totaled $320 million last year, compared with $282 million in 2022
Aircraft
Textron Sees Profits and Backlog Grow, Despite Revenue Dip
Textron Aviation delivered 50 jets and 44 commercial turboprops in Q4 2023
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Invests in Talent for Component Repair
Company has appointed five new technical representatives
Aircraft
Daher Delivers Milestone 100th TBM 960 Aircraft
Kevin Kaseff transitioned from a piston-engine airplane to the TBM 960 turboprop
Avionics
Exploring Advances in Autonomous Flight Technology
How automating aircraft is changing the aviation industry
Maintenance and Modifications
Hillsboro Aviation Appointed Airbus Helicopters Mx Center
Suite of services includes maintenance, upgrades, warranty work, aircraft completions, and OEM part sales
