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
Bombardier's Global 5500 Bound for U.S. West Coast
The order comes as Bombardier approaches service entry for its newest members of the Global family later this year.
BACA Becomes The Air Charter Association
Newly named The Air Charter Association says the rebrand will give it a clearer identity.
NAA Honoring Bruce Whitman with New Annual Award
Whitman, who died in October 2018, is the initial recipient of the trophy established in his namesake in recognition of his contributions to the industry.
ATC
ATC Reps Warn of Safety Fallout from Swiss Court Ruling
The Swiss federal court decision to uphold an earlier air traffic controller verdict marks the first such conviction with legal effect.
Regulations and Government
July 4th Activities To Halt DCA Ops
The FAA warned that operations will be suspended from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at DCA for a military flyover and also be impacted later during fireworks.
Regulations and Government
FAA Establishes New Part 135 Rest and Duty Committee
The ARC resurrects the decades-long efforts to update Part 135 pilot rest and duty rules,
Regulations and Government
FAA Policy To Provide Relief During ADS-B Outage
FAA recognizes there will be circumstances outside an operator's control that may result in a temporary degradation of GPS performance.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Takes 100th Citation Latitude
The fractional ownership provider has firm orders for 35 more and a senior executive says, "There’s no slowing down for this airplane."
Regulations and Government
Senator Suggests Implementing TFRs for Concerts
Sen. Maria Cantwell is concerned that TFRs are imposed over sporting events but not over other major events, such as concerts.
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation Signature Teams Up with Windsor Jet
The alliance will extend Gama's reach in the heavy jet segment while providing Windsor with access to resources, expertise, and experience.
Regulations and Government
FAA Administrator Nominee Dickson Defends Disclosures
Dickson said he did not disclose a whistleblower complaint because he was named a party to it and said actions of Delta were appropriate at the time.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation Orgs Urge FAA To Revamp Mx School Proposal
In joint comments, 14 groups asked the FAA to take a less prescriptive approach and adhere to Department of Education practices in Mx school standards.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Linx Extends Reach into Northeast with Boston Base
The Boston base is part of a growth strategy that includes additional bases throughout the U.S.
Bizav Flight Activity Sees Double-digit Drop in Europe
The Argus report saw declines in all major aircraft categories with turboprop flights experiencing the biggest slide.
NATA Appoints Next Slate for Board of Directors
During the association's annual meeting and conference, NATA named Aeroplex/Aerolease Group president and CEO Curt Castagna as chairman.
Aircraft
Italian Govt Confirms Nearly $800M in Piaggio Contracts
The work provides a boost to Piaggio, which is operating under receivership and seeking a new owner.
GKN India JV Wins PC-24 Wiring Contract
The contract expands on business between FE-SIL and Pilatus that has included wiring systems for the PC-21 and PC-7 MkII.
Aircraft
Viking Teams with Cascade on CL-215T, CL-415 Upgrade
Cascade will install and certify the avionics upgrade, produce integration kits, and complete at least 10 installations.
Aviation Sustainability Takes New Urgency in Paris
Paris Air Show highlighted featured the signing of agreements from key industry leaders increasing commitments to sustainability.
Aircraft
ATR Eyes Year-end Launch of STOL 42 with 17 Commitments
The 17 ATR airliners were part of commitments for 75 valued at $1.7 billion announced during the Paris Air Show
Aircraft
Carboman Expands Further into Aerostructures with Alice
The company's first full fuselage application, the Eviation Alice, is on display at Paris 2019 and it is making plans to develop the second one.
GE Aviation Brings Asset Transfer System to Aviation PLC
The AirVault system streamlines and simplifies management of leased asset documentation between airlines and lessors.
S.S. White Technologies Commemorates 175th Anniversary
The company began in Philadelphia in 1844 as a tooth factory.
Regulations and Government
Regulators Eye Possible Standards for Supersonic Flight
Industry groups are becoming more encouraged that the international regulatory community are taking steps toward making supersonic flight possible.
Maintenance and Modifications
Meggitt Signs Deal To Service P&W Engines
The three-year agreement is valued at 9 million pounds ($11.34 million U.S.).
Rotorcraft
Bell Progressing on Nods for 525, 407GXi S-E IFR
CEO Snyder would not specify 525 certification timeline, saying that it is a joint process with the FAA
Maintenance and Modifications
Collins Aerospace Snags $1.5B in Maintenance Deals
The agreements included a long-term $500 million program with Ethiopian Airlines.
Aircraft
Boeing Weighs 777X Timing while GE Works Engine Fix
GE Aviation is redesigning a component on the GE9X after discovering a compressor stator wearing prematurely.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ITT Cannon Highlights Latest Connectivity Lines
The lines come as ITT Cannon works to keep up with growing demand for in-flight connectivity.
Aircraft
Air Antilles To Introduce Viking 400 to Caribbean
Bridger Aerospace, meanwhile, has now converted options for six CL-415EAF enhanced aerial firefighters.
