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
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Covid Brings New Complexities to Charter Ops, Execs Say
NATA's latest Air Charter Roundtable delves into some of the complexities charter operators have faced in the Covid environment.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Completes Major FOD Repair on Legacy 650
West Star was called to help after a military helicopter kicked up metal objects upon landing next to an Embraer Legacy 650E.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet MS Adds Becker Avionics To Supplier List
The agreement increases Jet MS parts and services capability and increases Becker's international reach.
Aircraft
BAE To Supply AS2 Fly-by-wire
Aerion has opted for a BAE Systems fly-by-wire flight control system with active inceptors on the AS2 supersonic business jet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SmartSky, in Legal Battle, Faces Further Delays
SmartSky and its former vendor WSS are trading lawsuits in a legal dispute that will push back the SmartSky air-to-ground network at least until 2021.
BBGA Webinar To Explore Brexit Issues
Key UK officials and industry leaders are participating in the September 22 BBGA webinar on Brexit.
Aircraft
Aerion, Honeywell Progress on AS2 Avionics
Honeywell and Aerion are making progress on the joint definition phase for the avionics suite and connectivity package for the AS2.
Environment
Key House, DOT Leaders Addressing SAF Virtual Summit
House aviation subcommittee Chair Rick Larsen and Ranking Republican Garret Graves (Louisiana) are among leaders addressing in the Virtual SAF Summit.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Endorses FCC Recommendation of Drone C-band Use
The FCC, evaluating both the L-band and C-band for drone use at the behest of Congress, is concerned that a number of critical systems already use L-band.
Aircraft
Aerion Kicks Off Wind Tunnel Testing for AS2
As the tests get underway in France, Aerion is teaming up with Shift5 on cybersecurity for the supersonic business jet.
Airports
GA Leaders: Time Still Exists To Fight for HTO, SMO
Airport advocates in Santa Monica and East Hampton believe there is still time to save their local airports but operators must work with communities.
Government Watchdog Questions FAA's BasicMed Oversight
The DOT Office of Inspector General recommended that the FAA improve its processes for verifying BasicMed eligibility and safety monitoring.
Bombardier Appoints New GMs in Fort Lauderdale, Tucson
Marc Beaudette moves from Tucson to help steer Bombardier's center transition in Miami, while Michel Menard joins from StandardAero for the Tucscon role.
Charter & Fractional
Victor Names Edwards, Farley Co-CEOs
Toby Edwards and James Farley, both longstanding employees, were promoted to co-CEO, while Clive Jackson becomes executive chairman.
Safety
NBAA To Host Virtual Safety Week
Virtual Safety Week will feature NBAA's popular safety programs traditionally held in tandem with the association's annual convention.
Hyundai's Urban Air Mobility Division Joins GAMA
The decision to become a member of GAMA's associate member full category comes as Hyundai explores development of an eVTOL with Uber Elevate.
API Updates Outplacement Services
The latest updates to API's "Your Best Foot Forward" outplacement support services are designed to enhance the platform to meet Covid-related challenges.
API's Barden Urges Bizav Execs To Foster Travel Return
API's Sheryl Barden calls on flight department execs to actively engage with their organizations to encourage a return to flying aboard company aircraft.
GAMA Opens Annual Design Challenge
Participation in the 2021 Aviation Design Challenge is open to the first 150 schools that register.
Maintenance and Modifications
Concorde Rolls Out New Piper M500, M600 Batteries
TSO approved and STC'd on the Piper M500 and M600, the RG-41/53 provides nearly 40 percent more starting power and reserve capacity.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Gives New Life to Aging Dassault Falcon 900B
Duncan Aviation completely revamped the look of a 32-year-old Falcon 900B inside and out with new paint and interior.
AOPA Unveils New, Flexible 2021 Event Lineup
AOPA is taking a year off from its regional fly-ins and instead hosting Aviator Showcases and Pilot Gathering Tours that can adapt to Covid uncertainties.
Airports
FAA Doles Out $1.2B in Grants for Airport Works
More than $1 billion in Airport Improvement Program funds were awarded from the FAA to U.S. airports, along $152 million of the residual CARES Act funds.
Regulations and Government
NATA Seeks Further Part 135 Check Deadline Extensions
NATA is asking for a year's extension in inspector and check airman observation checks for Part 135.
Rotorcraft
Lufthansa Aviation Training Adds First Helo Sim
Lufthansa Aviation Training marked an expansion in HEMS training with German approval of its Airbus H145/135 Level D full-flight simulator.
People in Aviation: September 2020
Tim Rolfe is CEO of HeliOffshore, Josh Thompson is CFO of Gulfstream, and Todd Anderson is COO of Sheltair.
Aircraft
Cirrus, Garmin Nab FAA Nod for Autoland on Vision Jet
The Garmin Autoland-based Safe Return system enables the Cirrus Vision Jet to land autonomously in case of pilot incapacitation.
Engines
FAA Proposes Penalty Against Bluefin for Illegal Charter
The FAA is alleging that Bluefin Aviation Services conducted at least 26 illegal for-hire flights in a Cessna 402B.
NBAA Activates Hero Database for Hurricane Laura
NBAA's Hero Database provides a list of business aircraft and industry personnel who participate in disaster response activities.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Asks IRS To Avoid Double Taxation on Commuting
NBAA is concerned that the IRS is eliminating a deduction on certain transportation benefits even though the employee must report those benefits as income.
