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
IBAC's Edwards Sees Gains in Global Recognition of Bizav
IBAC's Kurt Edwards, returning from the triennial ICAO Assembly, said bizav goals were recognized on a number of fronts by ICAO and other stakeholders.
Avionics
Astronautics Expanding RoadRunner Market, AGCS Uses
Astronautics is working toward approvals for RoadRunner on a series of applications and is demonstrating dual use for its Air-Ground Communications System.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Strengthens Nationwide Presence with AOG
The a rapidly growing AOG network that now spans 25 locations with 60 dedicated technicians.
Gulfstream Downsizes Administrative Roles
Gulfstream cut 446 administrative and other business support positions as it looks to ramp up hiring for manufacturing, maintenance.
Aircraft
Daher's 940 Wins FAA Approval
Now certified by EASA and the U.S. FAA, Daher's $4.13 million TBM 940 turboprop single succeeds the TBM 930 on the production line.
Aircraft
Challenger 350 Sets 10 Speed Records in Less Than a Day
The Bombardier Challenger 350 journey included city-pair speed records on each of 10 legs that took the aircraft coast-to-coast and back.
IBAC Expands IS-BAO for Small Ops, Building Database
IBAC has formed partnerships with AviationManuals and Baldwin Safety and Compliance on its small operator and safety database initiatives.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Nabs EASA Nod for G500
EASA approval of the Gulfstream Aerospace's G500 follows U.S. FAA certification by a little more than a year.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero, Robertson Gain Canada Nod for AS350 CRFT
The StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems AS350/EC130 crash-resistant fuel tank retrofit is now FAA, EASA, and Transport Canada approved.
Asset Insight: Preowned Demand Up with Softer Prices
Asset Insight's third-quarter report found demand increased by 24 percent in the third quarter, but prices are down 3.9 percent on the year.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Bombardier's Global 7500 Becomes Opera House
Bombardier Is continuing to lift the curtain on amenities such as the l'Opera sound system as the Global 7500 fleet begins to grow.
Safety
Distractions on Deck: PEDs a Double-edge Sword
Thirty percent responding to an AIN survey said their operations have no written or verbal policy regarding use of PEDs in flight deck.
Bolen: Bizav Is Evolving and We Are Demanding It
The NBAA president is bullish that the industry is not only on a better footing but that it is adapting to new business models, environmental mandates.
Aircraft
Bombardier Adds EASA to Global 5500/6500 Approvals
The first Global 6500 to enter service, on lease back to Bombardier, will be on display at NBAA's convention in Las Vegas.
Regulations and Government
FlightAware: Bizav Now 83 Percent ADS-B Compliant
FlightAware's September update found that fleets seven out-of-production models still have an ADS-B compliance rate of less than 7 percent.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
F/List Continues North America Expansion with New Base
F/List expects to begin operations in January in leased space near Pilatus Business Aircraft in Colorado.
Aircraft
SyberJet's SJ30i Takes to Skies with New Avionics
The SJ30i first flight launched a certification test program that is expected to span 18 months and result in an amended TC.
WAI Draws 20,000 To Global Girls in Aviation Day Events
Held throughout North America, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, the Girls in Aviation Day vents introduced girls to aerospace career possibilities.
Aircraft
Boom Selects Advent for Supersonic Demonstrator Brakes
Advent Aircraft Systems will provide its eABS for Power Brake Systems for Boom's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator.
Safety
AOPA's Nall Report: Genav Fatal Accidents Decline
AOPA's Nall report points to historic lows in fatal accidents, finding a notable drop in weather-related crashes.
ATC
NBAA Sees Benefits with East Coast Airspace Redesign
Changes under the FAA’s Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes (NEC ACR) initiative are set to take place beginning this week.
ATC
Groups Urge Increased ADS-B Coverage in Alaska
Citing large gaps, four regional, GA, and business aviation organizations pointed to a need for 23 more ADS-B ground stations to cover common routes.
ZenithJet Global Jet Business Surpasses 150
Among the 152 Bombardier Global transactions that ZenithJet has handled were the first Global 7500 and the first Global 6500.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan: Operators Now Booking into Q1 for ADS-B
Duncan's Sacramento satellite shop now has ADS-B installation bookings scheduled through March 2020 and is quoting several operators for further bookings.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet MRO Services Adds Fourth Base in Australia
The new Brisbane location enables ExecuJet MRO Services to meet demands for capabilities such as mobile repair services and AOG support,
Aircraft
Learjet 75 Liberty Mockup To Debut at NBAA 2019
Bombardier's Learjet 75 Liberty already is attracting sales, but executives are offering incentives at NBAA as it showcases a full-scale mock-up.
ATC
FAA Completes Rollout of Baseline ADS-B Services
ADS-B last month became operational at Ohio airports Akron-Canton and Mansfield Lahm Regional, the last two of 155 slated for the technology.
Regulations and Government
Senate Aviation Panel Chair Cruz Seeks Consensus on ATC
Sen. Cruz said the conversation needs to be reset on ATC, while Bolen said aviation community should come together on "targeted solutions."
First U.S. Female Air Force Fighter Pilot To Keynote at NBAA-BACE
Commanding the Air Force Recruiting Service, Maj. Gen. Leavitt has responsibility for more than 3,445 airmen and civilians.
IBAC Urges ICAO, States To Foster Use of SAF
SAF is a key part of business aviation's efforts to meet emissions goals and is about the industry's "license to operate," IBAC said in an ICAO report.
