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
Security
MedAire Calls for More Complete Airspace Risk Assessment
The security specialist also is focusing on Zika risks.
Avinode Strives To Become ‘Sabre’ of Bizav Market
The company is developing end-to-end capabilities to enable charter brokers.
Aviation Nutritionist: DNA As Key To Better Nutrition on Travel
The Aviation Nutritionist addressed EBACE Safety Workshop.
Charter & Fractional
London Executive Aviation To Become Luxaviation UK
Name change comes as company celebrates 20th anniversary.
Charter & Fractional
Bestfly, JetMagic Seek Aruba AOC approval
JetMagic AOC to be awarded shortly and Bestfly is under review.
Aircraft
Sparfell Acquires Legacy 600 For New Leasing Model
Sparfell aims to bring an established commercial aviation leasing practice -- aircraft, crew maintenance and insurance -- to the business aircraft market.
Aircraft
Tactair Selected to Provide Master Brake Cylinders for PC-24
Cylinders incorporate performance and reliability improvements.
Regulations and Government
Gamba: All Eyes on ICAO Emissions Work
ICAO has begun discussions on market-based measures.
NBAA Honors Shanghai Airport Authority Leader
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen presented an Innovation Award in recognition of SAA's leadership in supporting and commitment to ABACE.
Regulations and Government
Ky Outlines Vision for More Flexible EASA
As Ky highlights collaborative approach with business aviation, other EBACE Opening General Session speakers focus on the value of business aviation.
Training and Workforce
Resource Group To Develop Training Courses for TAG
The companies signed a three-year deal under which Resource Group with develop up to 18 courses.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Support Demand on Upswing In Europe
Gulfstream adds authorized maintenance facilities in Berlin, Vienna to accommodate fleet growth.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Enhances Support with New Centers, Customer Tools
The manufacturer is preparing to open its Bordeaux center this fall and continues to increase authorized service centers.
FBOs
Gama Aviation Tailors Handling Rates for Light Jets
Program is designed to entice light aircraft to Sharjah International Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
Marshall Expands Service Portfolio
Marshall obtains new approvals for Citation, King Air and Challenger aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Unveils JetConnex Services, Expands European Programs
Gogo has developed a range of tiers and capabilities for the new JetConnex service, which will provide speeds at up to 33 Mbps.
Maintenance and Modifications
Banyan Becomes Authorized Center for Advent Braking System
Advent recently secured FAA approval for anti-skid system on King Air B300/B300C and is seeking approvals for B200 and PC-12/12NG.
Aircraft
Dassault’s EVS/SVS FalconEye Nears Certification
The system will be available for the Falcon 2000S and LXS, as well as the 8X.
Regulations and Government
Seven FAA Unions Urge House To Drop ATC Reform Push
Letter was sent as deadline looms for Congress to act on FAA reauthorization.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Obtains EASA Private Ops Approval for G650ER
Full validation is anticipated by end of next year.
Engines
P&WC Begins Broad Rollout of MyP&WC Power
The company predicts customer portal could have 50,000 users by year-end.
Aircraft
Market Expanding for API Split Scimitar Winglets
Winglet design is now installed on eight BBJs, with several in the EMEA region.
Honeywell To ‘GoDirect’ To Market With New Products
Honeywell has unveiled a one-stop-shop for all of its services under a GoDirect brand that reflects a new path to get products to market faster.
Gama Family Makes the Grade
To unite a rapidly growing company Gama Aviation assembles a climb team for Mount Kilimanjaro and raises $200,000 for a local hospital.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Senate Clears FAA FY2017 Budget
The Senate bill must be hashed out with the House, but has drawn a veto threat.
Honeywell Rapidly Expanding JetWave Installs
Equipment will use Global Xpress Ka-band network that has promised speeds up to 100 times faster than legacy L-band.
Safety
Safety 1st Spreads Globally
The U.S NATA’s Safety 1st program has more than doubled international locations over the past year.
Aircraft
Gulfstream's G650ER Blazes Trail from Sydney to L.A.
The new city-pair record joins 55 world records that the G650ER and the G650 have collectively amassed.
Regulations and Government
U.S. FAA Funding Bill Moves Forward in House
Bill would provide a slight funding boost for the FAA, but does not address air traffic control privatization.
FAA Part 135 Study Depicts Industry of Small Businesses
The study, the first of its kind, finds 2,155 charter companies operate 10,655 aircraft to more than 3,000 airports and average 19 employees.
