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

Embraer: Market To Stay Flat in Middle East

Embraer has shipped 50 aircraft into the region.
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Aircraft

BBJ Develops ‘All Access Pass’ To Boost Used Market

BBJ developed a package of purchase support services and coordinated with service centers on power-by-the-hour programs.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Panasonic Avionics Ready for Bizav Market with Astronics

Panasonic will provide global Ku-band broadband coverage.

Redstar Returns to Spectrum for Learjet 45 Air Ambulance Equipment

Redstart is expanding its operations with a dedicated fleet of Learjet 45 aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Associated Air Center Installs Scimitar Winglets on BBJ

The installation was a first for AAC.
Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing, Fokker Collaborating on 4.5-foot Window for Range of BBJs

The window will be delivered on the BBJ Max beginning in 2018
Cabin Interior and Electronics

GDC Technics Lands Contract for Nine 787s

Contract comes as company has invested $20 million in new technologies.
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Maintenance and Modifications

DC Aviation, Lufthansa Technik Cooperation Completes First A-check

DC Aviation and Lufthansa Technik announced in May plans to cooperate on a range of services in Dubai.
Aircraft

Boeing Business Jets Lands First Order for BBJ Max 7

BBJ president Longridge revealed the order as he announced his plans to move to another position within Boeing.

Kestrel, Stratus Launch Venture To Advise Aircraft Buyers

The new venture Camber Aviation Management, will provide assist clients through the purchase and completions process.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins Set to Launch Stage Content Service

The cloud-based stage content service will roll out in January.
Charter & Fractional

TAG Aviation Europe Managed Fleet Boosted

Adding 17 clients in Europe marks significant growth for TAG Aviation there.
Maintenance and Modifications

API Sees ‘Marked Increase’ in BizJet Winglet Demand

More than 450 Falcons are equipped with API’s Blended Winglet and several BBJ operators have lined up for the Split Scimitar Winglets.
Charter & Fractional

Jetcraft Business Propels in Middle East

Middle East expected to account for 3 percent of deliveries over next 10 years.
Charter & Fractional

DCAF Grows Managed Fleet With 7X

The addition increases the DCAF managed fleet to five.

People in Aviation: December 2016

Industry announcements and appointments
Aircraft

ACJneo Keeps Up Sale Pace with New Commitment

European company’s re-engined narrowbodies have been selling well as it decides to shelve its own bizjet completions activities in Toulouse.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Greenpoint’s 747-8 Model Makes Middle East Debut

Display features the company’s recently-patented Aeroloft system.
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Regulations and Government

AIA Urges Congress To Fully Fund U.S. Government

Lawmakers are expected to consider a simple stopgap measure as they face a December 9 government funding deadline.

ARSA: Future of Overtime Rule in Doubt

ARSA fears uncertainty persists with businesses given the last-minute ruling.
Regulations and Government

Trump Selects Former DOT Deputy Chao To Head Agency

Republican lawmakers call Chao well qualified for post.

UBS: North America Softens Global Bizjet Malaise

North America took 63 percent of the global business jet deliveries in the third quarter.
Safety

NBAA Recognizes Six Members for 50 Years of Safe Flying

The 50 Year Safe Flying Achievement Award recipients were Cargill, Caterpillar, Hess Corporation, Eli Lilly & Company, Red Wing Shoe Company and Corning.
Maintenance and Modifications

AEA Highlights Need for UAS Maintenance, Inspections

Study finds that equipment problems accounted for 65 percent of accidents and incidents.
Regulations and Government

Court Blocks New U.S. Overtime Requirements

AIA praised the finding, saying the U.S. Labor Department overstepped statutory authority.

Freestream Sees Record Sales Pace for 25th Anniversary

The company, which is continuing its expansion with a new Miami office, has completed more than 70 transactions so far this year.
ATC

Shuster Sees Possible Ally in Trump on ATC Reform

Shuster has held discussions with the president-elect on ATC reform and is reaching out to the transition team.
Maintenance and Modifications

NATA Backs FAA Guidance on MRO Compliance

NATA encourages the FAA's effort to encourage more certificate holder involvement with safety assurance systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

AAR Spools Up New Major MRO Facility

The Rockford center, which recently secured U.S. FAA approval, will eventually house 500 workers.
Security

NBAA Sharpens Focus on Security with New Conference

Conference will be held before NBAA Regional Forum in West Palm Beach.