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
Maintenance and Modifications
Ontic Names AAIC as Authorized Repair Station
Ontic selected AAIC as the exclusive authorized repair station for its barometric products based on its experience with the line.
ASG Sees Bizav Recovery but Mixed Outlook in Asia
Operations have improved as has the economy in China, improving purchase expectations, according to Asian Sky Group's latest Asia Sky Quarterly report.
Regulations and Government
Wicker, Collins Offer Bill To Extend Air Carrier PSP
Sens. Wicker and Collins jointly introduced a bill to extend the air carrier payroll support program by six months.
Safety
NTSB Safety Alert Cautions on Dangers of Flight in Snow
the board noted a survey finding pilots assumed such operations were safe if minimums were met.
Aircraft
Embraer Phenom Deliveries Mark Latin America Milestone
The airframer recently two aircraft to first-time customers in Brazil, expanding its business jet fleet in Latin America to 250.
Training and Workforce
CAE Goes Digital To Build 'Airside' Community
Developed to provide career and training resources during the pandemic, the company's online platform already has attracted more than 10,000 visitors.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SmartSky Prevails in Gogo Patent Challenge
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Offices declined to review Gogo's challenge against a patent covering key aspects of SmartSky's ATG network.
WAI Launches Virtual Girls in Aviation Day Globally
WAI is hosting its 6th Annual Girls in Aviation Day virtually with a new app that will house activities year-round and reach students globally.
Aircraft
Survey Finds Covid Spurring Industry Interest in AR/VR
XR-specialist GridRaster released a survey finding 42 percent of aerospace respondents interested in implementing AR/VR technologies in the next year.
Spike Retains Brian Foley as Executive Advisor on S-512
As Spike works to expand its S-512 supersonic aircraft program, it is building out its team of executive advisors, including the addition of Brian Foley.
Charter & Fractional
WingX: Business Aviation Ops See Continued Recovery
Business aviation operations, down just 12 percent so far in September, continue to show the slow climb to recovery, according to WingX.
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.
