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
Engines
GE Aviation's Passport Gets European Approval
Validation comes as the engines ready to enter service on December 20 with the first delivery of a Global 7500.
Aircraft
HondaJet Elite Takes Off in Japan
The first delivery of a HondaJet Elite followed Japanese validation earlier this month.
AOPA To Celebrate 80th Anniversary During 2019 Fly-ins
Three two-day fly-ins are scheduled for 2019, with events scheduled in California and Tennessee, in addition to AOPA's home airport in Frederick, Maryland.
Regulations and Government
FAA Warns of Red Flags Pointing To Rogue Operators
The agency, in a statement on its activities surrounding illegal charter, links to a list of certificated operators and lists red flags.
Aircraft
Dale Klapmeier To Step Down as Cirrus CEO
Klapmeier will transition to an advisory role and a search for a successor is under way.
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens Expands To Macon
The company is shifting large-cabin work from its Greenville headquarters to Macon.
Training and Workforce
ASG: Flights Schools Decline, But Trainers Up in AsPac
Consolidation is leading to a shrinking number of flight schools in the Asia Pacific region, but demand for pilots is pushing up the training fleet.
Regulations and Government
DeFazio, Wicker To Chair Key Committees
The key aviation authorizing committees are seeing turnover with retirements and the elections.
Regulations and Government
FCC Bans Certification, Sale of 121.5 MHz ELTs
The rule published this month comes eight years after the agency stayed an earlier prohibition on the sale, manufacture, and use of the units.
Honeywell Rolls Out Amazon-like Parts Trading Business
The new site provides for customized storefronts for sellers, and requires photos, pricing, and quality documentation.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ontic Expands Portfolio with Twin Commander Acquisition
Ontic completed its acquisition of Firstmark, which extends its aerospace and defense parts and support reach, in addition to the general aviation market.
Simi To Take Helm of NASAO
Simi will step into her new role as president and CEO of NASAO in early 2019.
Airports
Dallas To Implement DAL GA Landing Fee January 1
Dallas set a final rate of $5.15 per 1,000 pounds but is eliminating the fuel flowage fee for those paying the landing fee.
Maintenance and Modifications
SmartJets, VIP Completions Move To New Quarters at FLL
The space can accommodate the latest generation of ultra-long-range aircraft.
ATC
FAA Soliciting Input on Florida Airspace Changes
The FAA is replacing dozens of existing air traffic procedures with more efficient satellite-based routes.
FAA Awaits Permanent Head But Still in Experienced Hands
Dickson has surfaced as a primary candidate, but Elwell continues to steer agency.
Training and Workforce
FSI Recognizes 4,000th Master Technician
Joe Ping, manager of aircraft maintenance for Cummins’ Global Integrated Services – Aviation, achieved the milestone certificate for G280 training.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ikhana Secures FAA Nod for Twin Otter Weight Boost
The approval covers commuter category operations, enabling operators to fly the additional payload without special purpose restrictions.
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Penalty Against Steele for Illegal Charter
The $624,000 penalty is the second to be proposed against Steele Aviation this year.
Regulations and Government
FAA Plans Restrictions, ATM Procedures for Super Bowl
A TFR will be in place for Super Bowl Sunday, but air traffic procedures will be implemented in the week surrounding the event.
MEBAA Show To Highlight New Aircraft, Technologies
New show features include a product display theater, as well as the incorporation of the MEBAA conference on the show floor.
Aircraft
JCAB Nod Clears Way for HondaJet Elite in Japan
Honda Aircraft opened the order book in Japan in June and so far has received orders for more than 10.
Aircraft
Bombardier Preps For 7500 Delivery 'In Coming Days'
As Bombardier builds up to delivering 35-40 Global 7500s in 2020, the company is discussing long-term wing production plans with supplier.
ICAO Seeks Outreach, Skill Development for Industry
To support continued globalization of aviation, governments must commit to compliance with international standards, ICAO leaders say.
Maintenance and Modifications
Wi-Fi Coverage Now Standard with JSSI
Once a rare item on business jets, Wi-Fi is a feature most clients expect to see onboard, JSSI notes.
Congress Eyes Two-week Funding Extension
Stop-gap measure would stave off government shutdown, including the FAA, for now.
Aircraft
Bombardier Expects To Deliver Up To 155 Bizjets in 2019
The company estimated between 150 and 155 business jet deliveries and $6.5 billion in revenues in 2019 as it ramps up on the Global 7500.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airplus Maintenance Upgrades Phenom 300 for ADS-B
The upgrade, completed ahead of schedule, was the first for Airplus Maintenance on a Phenom 300.
Maintenance and Modifications
Van Horn LongRanger Blades Receive Brazil, Canada Nods
Brazilian and Canadian approval followed U.S. FAA STC in August.
Liberty Hall Builds on Aerospace Portfolio with APG
APG is Liberty Hall's fifth major investment and first involving software services.
