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
Scientist Looks To Solar Energy To Disrupt Hurricanes
A concept would use platforms in space to collect solar radiation that would be turned into microwave energy and transmitted to earth to disrupt storms.
Aircraft
Analyst: Wave of New Bizjets Appear Waiting in Wings
Gulfstream has motivators for a G650ER follow-on and Honda Aircraft is looking for engineers with aircraft design specialities.
Safety
NBAA Flying Safety Awards To Honor Cox's 75 Safe Years
In all, nearly 1,000 individuals and organizations will be recognized through the association's Flying Safety Awards program.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Co-founder Rasberry Retires
He helped build the MRO chain from the single-entity acquired in 2002 into one that employs 1,400 and spans more than 10 locations.
Regulations and Government
DOT Watchdog: Genav Behind on ADS-B Equipage
Industry-wide equipage for ADS-B Out jumped 69 percent between May 1, 2018 and June 1, 2019.
Airports
NAA Sees Upside, but Cautions on Airport-run FBOs
An advantage to having the airport running the FBO is that all revenue can be reinvested back into the airport, a Naples official says.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Readies Own AOG 'Pit Crew' for NASCAR Event
The MRO provider has built a nationwide AOG network encompassing 60 technicians that are based at 25 key locations that provide nationwide coverage.
Regulations and Government
IBAC To Highlight SAF, Turboprop Safety at ICAO
The 40th edition of the triennial ICAO Assembly is set to kick off in late September.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Teams With Superyacht Broker Northrop & Johnson
The two brands will offer exclusive benefits to their clients.
Wilson Air Founder To Receive NBAA Doswell Honor
The Wilson Air Center founder is being recognized for his legacy of business aviation advocacy and philanthropic activities.
Safety
NTSB Alaska Forum Spotlights Training, Infrastructure
NTSB has investigated more than 200 Part 135 accidents in Alaska since 2008 that have collectively claimed 80 lives.
Regulations and Government
Orgs Urge Caution on Commercial Space Ops Integration
In a letter to the FAA, eight aviation organizations also expressed believe that commercial space operators should pay into the NAS.
NATA Creates Air Charter Broker Committee
Coming as the association continues to focus on combating illegal charter, the committee will focus on standards and best practices for brokers.
Avionics
Brazil OKs Astronautics Roadrunner EFI
The nod, covering installation on A109/119 helicopters, follows European Union Aviation Safety Agency approval in July and U.S. FAA STC in June.
Regulations and Government
FAA: International Panel Nears Release of Cert Findings
The Joint Authorities Technical Review (JATR) panel is taking additional time to complete its work, but is expected to release findings in coming weeks.
Training and Workforce
CAE Beefs Up Presence in Asia
New centers in Bangkok and New Delhi come as Boeing’s latest forecast predicts a requirement for 266,000 new pilots in Asia Pacific over the next 20 years.
Avionics
Matthew Greene Steps In as President at Safe Flight
Matthew Greene is third generation to take a leadership role of the family-owned business that his grandfather, Leonard Greene, founded in 1946.
Safety
NTSB Forum To Spotlight Alaska Part 135 Ops
Part 135 operations in Alaska were involved in 207 accidents resulting in 80 fatalities between January 2008 and June 2019.
NBAA To Honor Ross Perot Jr. with Meritorious Award
Perot was co-pilot of the first round-the-world trip in a helicopter, drove efforts in the development of Alliance airport, and provided humanitarian aid.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Highlights New Miami Center at M&O USA
The event, held August 27-29, drew 125 customers and operators and included educational sessions and updates on key programs.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Association Offers Broker Training Program
The multi-session program will be spread throughout the next year and include practical on-airport training.
People In Aviation: September 2019
WAI's Peggy Chabrian to retire, Romain Trapp becomes president of Airbus Helicopters' U.S. subsidiary, Airbus Helicopters Inc.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Completes Viasat Satcom STC on Globals
Viasat in October 2018 had named StandardAero the exclusive distributor of its high-speed connectivity package.
Regulations and Government
Environmentalists: No Way To Advance Supersonic Ops
Environmentalists object to proposal for special flight authorizations to supersonic flight, while residents complain that NextGen already creating noise.
FBOs
Columbus's Lane Aviation Celebrates 84 Years
Beginning as a small flight school in 1935, the FBO has grown into a six-hangar operation covering 140,000 square feet and over 11 acres of ramp space.
Safety
Alaska's Medallion Program To Shutter
The foundation cited funding shortfalls and concerns that its programs are poised to create potential liability issues for participants.
Regulations and Government
While Welcomed, Supersonic NPRM Draws Industry Caution
Viewed as a key step toward civil supersonic flight, the proposal, includes language that manufacturers believe is an "absolute prohibition."
Regulations and Government
DOT's Cert Committee Encompasses Spectrum of Industry
DOT Secretary Elaine Chao appointed 22 members, including 20 stakeholders to the new committee.
Maintenance and Modifications
Piaggio Pads Mx Business with $14 Million Deal
Spanning seven-years, the contract calls for maintenance of four P.180 Avanti IIs used for flight inspection activities.
New NBAA Committee To Tackle Emerging Technology Issues
NBAA is soliciting members who have an interested or background in an array of emergency aviation technologies, infrastructure, and training.
