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 Philadelphia.
Latest from Jessica Reed
Training and Workforce
CrewBlast Introduces AI-powered Briefcase Feature
Pilots and flight attendants members can manage all trip-related reservations in one place
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation March 2025
Chris Rocheleau is acting FAA administrator, Éric Trappier CEO of Dassault.
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
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Launches New Parts Exchange Feature
Industry professionals can complete exchange transactions entirely through the DuncanAviationParts website
Avionics
Universal and ForeFlight Team on Flight Plan Integration
Integration expected to launch in late 2025
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
IADA Welcomes Rise in Aircraft Deliveries
Aircraft dealers say new deliveries boost the resale market for business aircraft
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
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
General Aviation Contributes $339B to U.S. Economy
Industry groups release new analysis showing growing economic impact
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo/SD Extends Luxaviation Group Connectivity Deal
Preferred supplier agreement was renewed for three more years
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
Aircraft
Gulfstream Welcomes Tim Waterman as New SVP and CFO
Former CFO Josh Thompson is now president of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
Aircraft
JetAviva Expands into Large-cabin Business Jet Sales
Half of the aircraft broker‘s transactions in 2024 came from repeat customers
Rotorcraft
U.S. Army FLRAA Program Boost Bell’s Revenues in 2024
2025 growth expected despite forecast of squeeze on operating margins
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Deliveries Sag Due To Strike Impacts
Backlog climbs to $7.8 billion as customer demand remains strong
Training and Workforce
Gulfstream Names Two New Leaders for Key Operations
Derek Zimmerman and Lor Izzard step into senior roles
Aircraft
GAMA Announces 2025 Executive Committee Leadership Team
Henry Brooks of Collins Aerospace will serve as chair of the board
Aircraft
Western Aircraft Achieves $2B in Total Aircraft Sales
Pilatus and Piper products make up the majority of sales
Aircraft
Dave Yip To Take Over as Acting CEO of Metrojet
Leadership changes will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell and Sino Jet To Partner on Connectivity Tech
MoU outlines plans to work on next-gen connectivity technologies, such as Honeywell’s JetWave X Satcom system
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Starlink Connectivity Reaches Gulfstream GIV Fleet
STC approval was granted in late August
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Crew Makes Rescue in Australian Outback
LifeFlight's Mount Isa-based helicopter team rescued the couple and their two dogs
Aircraft
Louis Seno To Take Helm as Executive Director of IADA
Wayne Starling has led the organization since October 2018
Safety
Sydney Bosmans Turns Tragedy into Advocacy for Safety
Her quick thinking and safety training saved not only her life but also the two passengers
Aircraft
People in Aviation December 2024
FlightSafety International promotes Barbara Telek to president
Training and Workforce
2024 Brings Major Leadership Moves at Boeing, Wheels Up
New directions for Boeing, Wheels Up, EASA, AOPA, and many others
Aircraft
NBAA Expands Roles for Two Senior Executives
Jo Damato and Andrew Broom assume additional responsibilities
