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
UBS: Customer Interest Still Solid, but Market Softer
The most recent UBS Business Jet Market Index fell just below the breakeven demarcation that would indicate a growing market.
ATC
FAA Delays Flight Plan Format Transition
The latest delay enables the FAA to integrates enhancements to the format while avoiding disruptions during the busy summer flying season.
'Challenging Environment' Spurs Cuts at Falcon Jet
The company is shrinking its workforce by less than 6 percent.
Triumph, Bombardier Reach Settlement on Wing Dispute
Triumph CEO Crowley said it is "highly unlikely" that its Aerostructures unit (Vought Aircraft) will file for insolvency.
Regulations and Government
White House Seeks Cuts in FAA Budget, Outlines ATC Plan
NATA president Martin Hiller called the White House plan for cutting FAA's budget a self-fulfilling prophecy for the argument for independent ATC.
EBAA's Mitchener Aims to Increase Outreach
Mitchener, who became CEO of EBAA on April 3, noted frustrations members have had with national regulators.
EBACE 2017 Highlights Upswing In Europe
The show featured the European debut of a number of aircraft models, as well as new EBAA CEO Brandon Mitchener.
Charter & Fractional
GlobeAir Takes Two More Mustangs as Ops Increase
The company's fleet has grown to 16 aircraft.
FBOs
Stobart Executive Jet Center Opens at London Southend
Stobart Jet Center has a partnership with Apollo Air Services to provide transfers to central London, improving access to Canary Wharf.
Airports
LCY To Add UK's First Remote ATC Tower
To be operational in 2019, the tower will provide a 360-degree view of the airport using 14 HD cameras and two pan-tilt-zoom cameras.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sabena Technics joins Airbus Corporate Jets Service Network
Sabena Technic joins an authorized ACJ service center network that includes other MRO facilities in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Charter & Fractional
Captain Jet Aims to Bring Transparency to Charters
The Captain Jet platform went live in September through a partnership with Avinode.
Women Aviation Leaders Inspire at EBACE Sharing Sucesses
CAT Aviation founder Helene Niedhart detailed her experience overcoming naysayers to build a successful business.
Engines
Acropolis Takes LEAP with New ACJ320neo
Acropolis Aviation, the ACJ320neo launch customer, has flown a CFM-powered ACJ319 for seven years.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Rolls Out Dedicated Corporate Helicopters Brand
Airbus Corporate Helicopters will provide tailored concierge-style end-to-end support for corporate and VIP customers.
Engines
Aerion Selects GE For AS2 Engine Definition Study
GE anticipates potential production possibilities following the study.
Bizav Gains Steam at MEBAA Morocco, Dubai Airshows
The business aviation fleet in the Middle East and Africa region has doubled in the past 10 years.
Aircraft
Aerion Eyes Early 2018 for AS2 Launch with GE Engines
Aerion and GE are hoping to define the engine over the next several months.
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk Nearing STC on Speedy King Air Upgrade
The upgrade will boost the King Air speed to 332 knots.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Snags First European Longitude Order
The company also is capitalizing on new commercial single-engine turbine in IMC rules with a Grand Caravan order.
Engines
GE Aviation's H Engines Reach New Heights
The engine series, derived from the former Walter M601 engine family acquired in 2008, now has 16 applications and is certified in 12 countries.
Aircraft
Longitude Lands In EBACE with Eye on Certification
Work continues on Hemisphere and Denali as four test Longitudes are now flying.
Maintenance and Modifications
TAG Aviation Adds Challenger 350, Expands MRO
The Challenger 350 is the first of its type to be delivered in Switzerland.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Par Avion's Iannarelli to Lead EBAA Sales Committee
The EBAA sales committee is drafting a guide to serve as a reference for buyers and sellers of aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Bermuda Readying For Growth Under Registry Transition
The transfer of the aircraft registry BCAA was designed to ease restrictions on the public sector.
Aircraft
Dutch Government Orders BBJ
Altea is managing the sale for the government, including overseeing the contract's signing last month, manufacturing and completion.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Aviation Expands Capacity in FBO, Charter Networks
Jet Aviation is adding hangars and facilities in Basel, Dubai, and Singapore, while working towards a new AOC in Malta.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
UAS, Honeywell Team On Communications, Trip Support
Under the alliance, UAS is working with Honeywell to launch the UAS LinkEvolution ACARS service.
Rotorcraft
Marenco Swisshelicopter Confirms Norwegian Order
Tronrud Engineering converted an LoI signed in 2014 into a firm order, citing the maturity of the helicopter and Marenco Swisshelicopter.
