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

Textron Aviation Issues More Layoff Notices

The move follows similar steps taken by other business jet manufacturers.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Orgs Eye Trump Infrastructure Promises

Business aviation groups wonder what this means for FAA reauthorization and ATC privatization.
Regulations and Government

Ayotte Trailing, Mica Ousted in Elections

Rep. Mica had chaired both the House aviation subcommittee and full Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Regulations and Government

NATA: FAA Proposed AC Fills Gap, Increase Consistency

FAA is proposing an advisory circular providing guidance on the development of individual aircraft inspection programs.
Regulations and Government

Bizav Has New ATC Battle After Elections, Leaders Say

GAMA's Bunce says the wild card will be whether the new administration will come forward with an ATC proposal.
Regulations and Government

Appeals Court Blocks HTO Restriction

The court finds that East Hampton must comply with federal laws regarding the imposition of local airport noise restrictions.
Maintenance and Modifications

Thales Names CRS Jet Spares as Distributor

Agreement authorizes CRS to provide sales, service and technical support in the aftermarket for the generator on the Bombardier Challenger 300/350.
Aircraft

Bombardier's Flagship Global 7000 Takes To The Sky

The first flight sets in motion a flight-test campaign that is expected to encompass five aircraft and place the type into service by late 2018.
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New Apps Provides Real-Time Parts Tracking

Network Logistics provides mission critical shipments for business aviation companies.

Jeff Lee Takes New Role with FlightSafety

Lee has a 25-year legacy of managing large flight departments.
Aircraft

Citation Order Lifts Cessna at NBAA 2016

Long-time customer SEL buys three Citation X+s.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Amstat Report Points To Signs of Market Malaise

Amstat demonstrates new market analysis and aircraft valuation services.
Avionics

CJ3 Fusion Upgrade Nearing Certification

The program swaps out Pro Line 21 avionics on CJ3 jets with the new Fusion cockpit.

Mente Group Beefs Up Management Team

International aviation advisory firm Mente Group has reinforced its management team
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bombardier Begins Wave Ka-band Deliveries

The system, which incorporates the Inmarsat JetConneX broadband service with the Honeywell JetWave satcom hardware, is offered on new and existing globals.
Avionics

ArincDirect Adds SmartNotam Service

The company is also streamlining its app.
Aircraft

Honda Aircraft Expands Sales Reach, Sets Records

The company appointed SYI to represent the HondaJet in the Middle Americas.
HondaJet
Aircraft

Bombardier Readies Global 7000 for Flight

Safety of flight tests are complete and taxi tests have begun.
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ASI To Add Dallas Location

The facility will have same capabilities as its Omaha base
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Charter & Fractional

Rennia Building Family With New Business

Rennia Building Family With New Business
Avionics

Elbit Skylens Flies in Final Configuration on ATRs

The wearable HUD/EVS system is also being offered as retrofit option for business aviation use.
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Web Manuals on Pace To Double Customer Base in Americas

The company opened a U.S. office two years ago.
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Regulations and Government

Court Denies Request in Flexjet Bombardier Lawsuit

Appeals decision remains at odds with previous court ruling on aircraft management fees.

Shawn Vick Becomes CEO of Global Jet Capital

Vick has been involved with Global Jet since its launch in 2014.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX Service Goes Live on Business Aircraft

The service, in testing over the past year, is expected to be on 30 business aircraft by year end and 30 different platforms within two years.

FAA Approves New Pall/Dart System for Bells

EASA approval is expected to follow this year.

People in Aviation: November 2016

Industry announcements and appointments
Maintenance and Modifications

CAT Expands King Air Gross Weight STC

The STC amendment will accommodate Pro Line 21 avionics and Cleveland Wheels and Brakes.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Promotes Anderson To Lead Long Beach Site

Gulfstream’s Long Beach facility provides completions on G650/650ERs and G550, as well as services for all Gulfstream aircraft.
Aircraft

Pilot Shortage Seeping Into Bizav, JSfirm Survey Shows

The number of respondents saying a pilot shortage has affected their operations has grown by 12 percent over 2015.