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
Maintenance and Modifications
Epic Aircraft Taps Victory Lane as 1st Gold Star Provider
Gold Star Authorized Service Center is a new tier within the Epic's aircraft support network
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation May 2025
James Viola is now GAMA president and CEO and Republic Airways president Bryan Bedford FAA Administrator nominee
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Flight Tests Validate Gogo Plane Simple ESA Capabilities
“The system performed flawlessly throughout the test program”
Rotorcraft
Bell Revenues Surge 35% in First Quarter
Commercial helicopter deliveries jump to 29 units as FLRAA program drives military growth
Aircraft
Textron Aviation 1Q Jet Deliveries Dip, T-props Surge
Aftermarket growth bolsters revenues as manufacturer continues post-strike recovery
Maintenance and Modifications
Pilot John Adds New Suppliers to E-commerce Platform
Gill by Teledyne and ADS add product offerings to PJi’s catalog
Rotorcraft
Skytrac and Sikorsky Partner on Next-gen HUMS for S-92s
HUMS will enable in-flight exceedance detection and immediate alerting functionality
Regulations and Government
DOT Files Civil Action against Illegal Charter Operation
Walter Bius and his Prairie Flower company allegedly operated an illegal charter service using deceptive aircraft leasing practices
Safety
CGI Expands Virtual Flight Data Recorder Initiative
Virtual FDR is a cloud-based alternative to traditional “black box” units
Training and Workforce
Mixed Reality Sim Elevates Helicopter Rescue Training
MR tech enhances hoist operator proficiency in mission-critical helicopter operations
Training and Workforce
API Launches Organizational Health Program for Bizav
WorkWell is designed to address retention challenges in business aviation
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rosen Aviation Unveils Operator-designed CMS
Celestia cabin management system offers predictive system diagnostics
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation April 2025
Robert Seidel is chairman of Alerion Aviation , Wes Romaine president of ACI Aviation Consulting
Avionics
Luma Tech Launches LED Solutions for Cessna Conquests
Company unveiled the LT-4250 series two-panel LED suite and the LT-4441 All-In-One LED suite
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rosen Aviation Launches Standalone 4K Smart Map Box
Product is designed to serve both retrofit and new completion markets
Avionics
Flight Deck Overhaul Adds Modern Tech to Falcon 900
MRO installed Universal Avionics’ InSight flight display system in trijet
Maintenance and Modifications
AIR Quality Training Introduces Pitot-static Leak Tester
LT-2400 enables verification of system integrity before scheduling formal inspections
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Plots Course for Airborne Connectivity Upgrades
About 2,400 aircraft still operate on Gogo’s legacy air-to-ground network
Avionics
Astronics Launches SkyShow Server with FlightPath3D
The moving map solution, announced at AEA, was developed in partnership with FlightPath3D
Avionics
Aspen Avionics Showcases Engine Monitoring Integration
New feature uses a split-screen approach for the Evolution multifunction display
Avionics
CCX Technologies Adds T-RX Avionics Tester Capabilities
Emergency locator transmitter distress-tracking testing capability was added
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Collins Venue Smart Monitors Come with Built-in Airshow
Standalone monitors can be installed without a full Venue cabin management system
Avionics
Universal Avionics Unveils AI-powered Taxi Assist
System leverages speech-to-text technology to help pilots safely navigate on the ground at airports
Avionics
uAvionix Intros HSI, Autopilot Port Adapter Units
Company unveiled the AV-HSI (horizontal situation indicator) module and AV-APA (analog port adapter)
Avionics
PS Engineering Debuts Audio Panel Solutions at AEA Show
Company said the new equipment can be more easily integrated with existing aircraft
Avionics
Viavi Introduces Portable GPS Simulator for Avionics Tests
New product offers a portable solution for GPS testing in hangar environments
Training and Workforce
AEA Launches Avionics Technician Certification Program
CAET program will offer three tiers of certification
ATC
Lawmakers Challenge FAA’s Starlink Consideration
Reps Moulton, Larsen, and Cohen requested information about potential changes to the FAA Enterprise Network Services program
Aircraft
Gulfstream, Skyryse among 2024 Collier Trophy Finalists
Gulfstream Aerospace’s G700 business jet is one of five candidates
Avionics
Garmin’s GFC 600H Autopilot Coming To Airbus H130 Fleet
Flight control system for the H130 is expected to be available in the second quarter
