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
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Reaches 100,000-flight Mark
The milestone flight follows a year in which VistaJet added 15 new business jets to its all-Bombardier fleet.
Richard Westbrook Emery Flies West
He co-founded K-C Aviation with his brother William (Ralph) Emery.
Corporate Air Parts Founder Neil Looy Dies
He was a founding member of the Motion Picture Pilots Association.
Aircraft
One Aviation Mulls 550 Retirement as 'Canada' Progresses
Market forces and supply issues may lead to the end of production of the 550 this year, even though certification on Canada is not expected for two years.
Avionics
AEA: Avionics Sales Dampen in 2016
Avionics sales were nearly evenly divided between forward-fit and retrofit applications.
Aircraft
Embraer Predicts 105 to 125 Bizjet Deliveries in 2017
The 2017 estimates are within the range of 2016 results.
Rotorcraft
Nakanihon Air Orders Two More Bells
The latest agreement continues a 60-year relationship between Nakanihon Air Service and Bell and bring's the operator order tally to nearly 80 Bells.
Rotorcraft
Aviall Grows Parts Business
Aviall named Tempest a distributor and committed to offer exchange and sales of instruments, accessories and major rotables.
Environment
Business Aviation and the Environment
Infrastructure, technology and alternative fuels are on the industry's radar to reduce environment impact, and save money.
Thales Unveils Wearable Display, New Cockpit
The pilot worn "eyes out" sight display is aimed at the civil helicopter market.
Rotorcraft
Lynx NGT-9000 Gets Upgrade
The software 2.1 release provides five improvements that range from enhanced situational awareness to simplified interface features.
Rotorcraft
Aerometals Secures Siksorsky S-92 IBF Certification
The STC culminated a five-year certification process that involved some 100 hours of flight testing and a $6 million investment.
Rotorcraft
Honeywell Aspire 200 Satcom STC Due for AS350
Honeywell is awaiting its next STC for the Aspire 200 as it works on medevac and police applications.
Rotorcraft
JSSI Experiences Dramatic Helicopter Growth
Growth comes as JSSI builds up a support team for the helicopter segment.
People In Aviation: March 2017
Industry announcements and appointments
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Celebrates 50 Years in Rotary Wing Aviation
StandardAero is targeting opportunities to grow its business despite a soft helicopter market.
Rotorcraft
Kaman Readies for Renewed K-Max Deliveries
First shipments of the updated Kaman K-Max helicopter are expected in the second quarter.
Rubicon Becomes Cello Air Finance Brand under New Owner
The Gill Group took a majority stake in Rubicon on January 17.
Senate Appropriators Up Objections to Independent ATC
A letter this week from the Democrat and Republican leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee serves notice that their position has not changed.
Virginia Passes Tax Exemption for Mx Activities
Virginia joins a growing list of states that have either passed or are considering aviation pro-growth initiatives.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Adds Falcon Classic to M&O Program
Dassault has eight upcoming M&O sessions worldwide in addition to its recently held Falcon Classic seminar.
HondaJet To Make First ABACE Appearance
The aircraft is drawing strong interests from prospects in the Asia region, said Honda Aircraft president and CEO Michimasa Fujino.
Regulations and Government
AIA: Gov't Needs To Work With Industry on Reg Review
A balanced approach is necessary to ensure that the executive orders do not hamper safety, AIA says.
ADS-B Installs Still Lag as MRO Availability Tightens
Industry leaders are warning that operators must plan for equipage now or will be "out of luck."
Large Jet Sales Plummet In Worldwide, Increase in EMEA
The 20 percent growth in business jet shipments in emerging EMEA was overtaken by drops in most other areas of the the world.
FAA: Drone Sightings Jump in 2016
While a number of reports included claims of collisions with drones, the FAA was unable to verify any of them.
Security
AOPA Turns To DHS for Help on Lantana Airport
AOPA is urging screening and gateway procedures for the airport during President Trump's visits to Mar-a-Lago.
Uber Among Slate of New GAMA Members
Gama added three new members and three associate members that illustrate the evolving nature of the industry.
JetSmarter President Resigns After 'Unrelated' Charges
Gennady Barsky recently became president after serving as CFO for JetSmarter.
Regulations and Government
Industry Asks FAA To Clear Up Drug-testing Confusion
Some auditors have expressed views that people who receive stock items are performing safety-sensitive functions.
