Kerry Lynch
Editor, AIN monthly magazine
Kerry Lynch stepped into the role of editor of the Aviation International News monthly magazine in May 2022 after serving with AIN for eight years. She joined AIN in December 2014 as a senior editor covering Washington and business aviation news. She has also served on Convention News teams, including as editor of HAI Convention News. Lynch previously spent 25 years with Aviation Week. During her time there, she reported for and later steered The Weekly of Business Aviation, oversaw business aviation content on the Aviation Week Intelligence Network, served on the Show News staff, and held roles as the Washington columnist for Business & Commercial Aviation and Overhaul & Maintenance monthly magazines. In 2021 she was honored with the National Business Aviation Association Platinum Wing Award for lifetime achievement in journalism and was the 2004 recipient of the National Air Transportation Association’s Aviation Journalism Excellence Award. She also has been a recipient of an Aerospace Media Award for business aviation (2022) and NBAA Gold Wing Award (2003, 2024). Lynch graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor of arts in journalism.
Latest from Kerry Lynch
Pete Agur To Receive NBAA's Doswell Award
Agur, the chairman and founder of aviation management consultant The VanAllen Group, has had an aviation career that spans 50 years,
Regulations and Government
EASA Recognizes IS-BAO SMS for Third-country Ops
IBAC cautions though that only EASA has authority to advise on the EU TCO requirements.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Orgs Urge Senate Restraint on Noise Mandates
A bevy of new noise restrictions could counterproductive and undermine benefits of NextGen, the organizations warn.
FBOs
Signature Profits Climb Despite Slower GA/Bizav Growth
Increased fuel prices eroded margins at Signature, however.
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens Completes Blackhawk/G1000 King Air 350 Install
The Blackhaw XP67A upgraded provide a 40-knot boost, while the new Garmin G1000NXi flight deck helped eliminate 200 pounds.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulf Coast Avionics Modernizes CJ2 Flight Deck
The upgrade brings next-generation capabilities to the 21-year-old aircraft, while easing pilot workload and increasing safety, the company said.
Regulations and Government
Senate Clears $17.7B Fiscal Year 2019 FAA Budget
The bill would reimburse certain airports and businesses affected by TFRs and would call for better Part 135 incident reporting data.
Regulations and Government
Groups Protest Push for Commercial UAS Ops Regulation
The groups fear the amendment would pave the way for thousands of state and local government to impose their own restrictions on commercial UAS ops.
WASP To Receive Top Honors at NBAA 2018
More than 1,100 WASP pilots flew more than 60 million miles in support of the Army Air Forces.
Regulations and Government
EC Reiterates: ADS-B Deadlines 'Must Be Met'
GAMA praises the reaffirmation as the U.S. takes the same stance.
Regulations and Government
Love Field Operators Hopeful of Revised GA Landing Fee
The association questioned the assumptions that went into the $5.80 per 1,000 pounds original proposed fee.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Preps for Naval Trainer RFP
Airbus Helicopters has outlined its plans to build the H135 in the U.S. if it is selected to answer the Navy's training helicopter requirement
Regulations and Government
Bipartisan Bill Aims To Tackle Pilot Shortage, Boost GA
The bill would boost aviation education and address a range of other issues.
Regulations and Government
Senate FAA Bill Inches Closer with Amendment Block
Amendments would review implementation of Part 23 and create a Part 135 rest and duty-time committee.
Regulations and Government
NBAA, SMO Advocates Continue Battle To Save Airport
The groups turned to both the U.S. Appeals Court and District Court for the District of Columbia for help.
Aircraft
Gulfstream's Latest G550 Heads for EMS in China
Beijing Red Cross Emergency Center expressed an interest in also adding a G650ER to its fleet, Gulfstream said.
Safety
Landsberg, Homendy Confirmations Fill NTSB Board
Landsberg brings a deep background in general aviation safety, while Homendy has pipeline and rail expertise.
Bullish on Bizav, Honeywell Boosts Guidance
Honeywell now expects 7-8 percent sales growth in the back half of the year.
With Collins Merger Ahead, UTC Eyes Future of Portfolio
UTC leadership looking at all options for the corporation, including splitting into three organizations, further acquisitions, or divistitures.
Midterm Elections To Come into Focus During BACE
Begala and Schlapp are expected to provide "contrasting and colorful insights" just ahead of the November 6 elections.
Regulations and Government
Shuster Emphasizes Need for Senate To Act on FAA Bill
The lawmaker, who is to retire at the end of the year, gave what may be his final address before the Aero Club of Washington as House T&I Committee chair.
Avionics
Avidyne Gets FAA Nod for IFD550/540 Upgrade on CJs
The upgrade, which provides a hybrid-touch FMS, also offers compliance with ADS-B Out.
Regulations and Government
FAA Exemption Clears Way for Human External Cargo Ops
FAA asked primarily MD 500/Hughes 369 operators to cease HEC ops after determining that the cargo hooks used were not certified for such operations.
Regulations and Government
NBAA: SEC Fine Highlights Bizav Perk Disclosures Regs
SEC assessed a $1.75 million fine against Dow Chemical for failure to properly disclose perquisites, include CEO personal use of aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rockwell Collins To Offer Iridium Certus Connectivity
Flight trials are anticipated later this year with introduction of the Certus services in 2019.
Embraer's Bizjet Deliveries Dampen
The decline in the second quarter follows a similar drop in first quarter and overall slide in 2017.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Preps for G500 Deliveries with FAA TC in Hand
Deliveries are anticipated later this year, the culmination of a development program that spanned tens of thousands of lab hours and 5,000 flight hours.
Regulations and Government
Senate Readying To Move on FAA Bill
Leadership is discussing a tight window for debate in late July or early August.
NBAA Sets 2019 Regional Forum Schedule
NBAA will hold 2019 forums in Palm Beach, Houston and White Plains in the first half of next year.
Rotorcraft
Bell Commercial Deliveries Surge in Second Quarter
The unit deliver 57 commercial helicopters in the second quarter, and demand flourished across the commercial portfolio, Textron chief Donnelly said.
