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
Aircraft
Collins Actuation Systems Joins AS2 Design Team
Collins Aerospace will design and develop the flight control actuation systems for Aerion Supersonic's AS2 Mach 1.4 jet.
UK Organizations Seek Backing for Scrappage Scheme
A Roland Berger report delves into pros and cons of the Aircraft FIRSt scheme, which would call on the UK government to encourage aircraft retirements.
Aircraft
Pandemic Likely to Delay New Aircraft Developments for Years
Industry leaders estimate that the industry won't see any major new aircraft announcements for three to four years as airlines/OEMs struggle to recover.
Charter & Fractional
FAA Symposium Sheds Further Light on Illegal Charter
The online event continued the agency's campaign to educate regarding the factors involved with illegal charter, NBAA said.
Maintenance and Modifications
VIP Completions Gains FAA Part 145 Mx Nod
Following the recent receipt of Part 145 approval, the company next plans to obtain a similar nod from EASA to expand its international reach.
Maintenance and Modifications
CL605 Gets Upgrade, 48-month Check at DC Aviation
DC Aviation's facility in Stuttgart completed the 48-month inspection and upgraded the Challenger 605's cabin and avionics.
Industry Poised for Transformation in Face of Market Downfall
Deloitte analysts painted stark market conditions facing the aerospace industry, but said the upheaval will lead to leaner, more efficient businesses.
Aircraft
Aerion Forms Partnership with Jetex
As a preferred partner, Jetex will work with Aerion on a suite of tailored services for AS2 customers as well as expansion of SAF.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Adds Installation Center in UK
The facility, at London-Oxford Airport, will begin operations in July.
Environment
UK Collaboration Eyes Sustainable Composites
Despite the aerospace industry's high rate of aluminum aircraft recycling, use of composites is adding a layer of complexity to that effort.
Environment
Airbus Eyes Hydrogen Power for Airliner in Next Decade
While FIA Connect panelists agreed a mix of approaches will be necessary to achieve zero emissions, Airbus is eying hydrogen for its airliner ambitions.
Gulfstream Brings In GD Exec To Succeed Clare as CFO
Josh Thompson is succeeding Dan Clare, who is retiring as CFO at Gulfstream, while Wayne Oedewaldt and Kirsten Krueger were promoted in the sales team.
Consumer Confidence Key To Relaunching Travel, Say Experts
Reassurance of the safety of travel and short- and long-term preparations are essential to successful commercial aviation relaunch, FIA panelists agree.
Aero Asset: Preowned Helicopter Market Plunges in Q2
Twin-engine rotorcraft sales dropped 58 percent and transaction value was off 78 percent in the second quarter, the brokerage reported.
Covid Takes Toll on Embraer Q2 Shipments
Embraer delivered 13 executive jets in the second quarter of 2020, down from 25 in the same period a year ago.
Aircraft
Boom Preps for Rollout of XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator
Boom's plan for the October 7 virtual XB-1 rollout is the next step in its ambitions to develop the Mach 2.2 55-passenger Overture.
Duncan Aviation Stalwart, Noted Aviator Harry Barr Dies
Harry Bar shared a hometown and passion for flying with Duncan Aviation founder Donald Duncan, leading to a number of joint endeavors.
Regulations and Government
FAA's Supersonic Proposal Draws Praise and Protest
The EU called the FAA's supersonic NPRM premature, while many manufacturers endorsed its data-driven approach.
Safety
VisionSafe EVAS STC'd for Embraer Bizjet Models
VisionSafe's EVAS is approved for Embraer Legacy 600/650 and Phenoms, while work is underway on the Lineage and Praetor models.
Regulations and Government
Humanitarian Missions Bumping into Ops Reqs in China
Chinese authorities are working to streamline CCAR-129 approvals as operators trigger requirements through humanitarian missions.
Aircraft
Boom To Roll Out Supersonic Demonstrator in October
Boom's supersonic XB-1 will begin flight trials next year to test technologies that will be used to develop a Mach 2.2, 55-passenger Overture airliner.
Regulations and Government
Hundreds Express Opposition to FAA's PRD Proposal
Industry groups say the electronic Pilot Records Database NPRM leaves many questions unanswered and its extension to corporate operators is unjustified.
Aircraft
Aerion Forms Partnership To Explore Synthetic Fuels
Aerion Supersonic has signed a memorandum of understanding with direct air capture specialist Carbon Engineering to explore synthetic fuel for the AS2.
NBAA Initiative Strives To Put 'BizAv Back to Work'
NBAA has launched BizAv Back to Work to help connect job seekers with would-be employers through a job bank, tips, and tools.
NASA, Lockheed Martin Progress Toward Supersonic Trials
Assembly of the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology demonstrator is underway at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works factory in Palmdale, California.
Regulations and Government
House Backs Airports, Alternative Fuels Funding
While the House infrastructure package is in doubt, several of the measures remain on the table for future legislation.
NBAA Cancels 2020 BACE, Citing Health Safety
Rolling restrictions, spiking coronavirus cases, and advisories against large gatherings led NBAA to cancel what would have been the 73rd edition of BACE.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet's Dubai MRO Gets EASA Falcon 2000EX EASy Nod
The approval expand's ExecuJet's Dubai MRO capabilities on the Falcon line and comes a little more than a year after Dassault acquired the facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star's DAS, Flite Combining Capabilities
Flite Components will transition from its facility in Dallas to the Dallas Aeronautical Services facility, and both are already collaborating on work.
People in Aviation: July 2020
Wu Zhendong is chairman of Asian Sky Group, Luxaviation UK CEO and co-founder Patrick Margetson-Rushmore retired, and Gary Dun takes helm of API.
