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
HAI Honors Oliver Johnson for Communications Excellence
The Lightspeed Aviation Excellence in Communications Award will be presented to the Vertical editor in chief during Heli-Expo.
Regulations and Government
AIA Appeals to Senate Leaders To Act on Ex-Im Noms
The lack of a quorum on the Ex-Im board has prevented the bank to sign off on loans over $10 million for the past four years.
Maintenance and Modifications
Traxxall Sees Bump in Helo Business
The maintenance tracking specialist created dedicated teams in the helicopter segment and plans continued hiring.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airforms Gets FAA Approval for Caravan Hinge Parts
Hinge halves must be replaced after repeated wear and the door sags.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Creates Searchable STC Database
Many STCs in the database have not previously been offer for sale and customers may have not been aware of others in the listing.
Rotorcraft
Celebrating 70 Years, HAI Lines Up Busy 2019 Heli-Expo
The association comes to Atlanta for first time as it commemorates its 70th anniversary, focuses on safety, tackles issues, and gathers industry.
Long-time Galvin Flying Services Leader Anderson Dies
When he was a teenager, Anderson joined the business that his uncle Jim Galvin founded.
Airports
Chicago Mayoral Candidate Pledges To Reopen Meigs
Candidate sees possibility of $500 million in revenue generation from reopening of the airport.
Airports
FAA: Jet Ban at LNA Violates Grant Agreements
The FAA was not convinced by the county's arguments that the jet ban was grandfather under ANCA.
Bombardier Funds Design, Green Technologies Research
The $22 million Canadian committed will further Bombardier's participation in larger government/industry collaborative projects.
GAMA: eVTOL Interest Expands as Development Accelerates
Morgan Stanley sees $1.5 trillion market by 2040.
Regulations and Government
GAMA: Fixed-wing on Pace, Rotorcraft Lag on ADS-B
Only 30 percent of the rotorcraft fleet is equipped with an install rate of about 100 a month.
GA Praises FAA Coordination, Mulls Lessons from Shutdown
The shutdown spotlighted how extensively involved FAA is with paperwork, Bunce said.
GAMA: Genav Industry Sees Across-the-board Jump in 2018
All segments of business and general aviation fixed-wing and rotorcraft deliveries were up for the first time since 2013.
Regulations and Government
At 100, AIA Eyes Tariffs, Workforce, Ex-Im Issues
Celebrating its centennial, AIA is launching three studies that review the past 100 years, look forward to what's on horizon and assesses next 100 years.
Maintenance and Modifications
Apex Aviation Expands Reach into Mexico with DGAC Nod
The company draws from a Las Vegas client base, but offers global mobile services that have reached as far as Australia and Siberia.
Regulations and Government
FAA Receives $17.5 Billion for 2019 in Budget Deal
Passage occurred as the latest stopgap funding measure was set to expire.
JetNet: Smaller Used Bizav Inventory Yields Fewer Sales in 2018
With the exception of fixed-wing pistons, the percentage of the in-service fleet for sale is now below 10 percent across the board.
Regulations and Government
In Shutdown's Wake, Industry Unites on FAA Funding Bill
GAMA's Pete Bunce detailed delayed deliveries, near furloughs, and costly certification stoppages that occurred during the 35-day shutdown.
Regulations and Government
Dart Secures Multiple Approvals for H135 Crosstubes
The crosstubes are Dart's first foray into the larger thin-wall aluminum tubes on the Airbus helicopter landing gear.
Regulations and Government
ASTM Standardizes Aircraft Landing Calc Terms
The new standard will define 20 terms, some long in use, but others introduced to increase accuracy in landing condition reports.
ATC
Toronto Pearson To Launch Departure Reservation Program
Airport will sequence operations based on reservations and air traffic flow management restrictions.
Collins Aerospace Taking Big Steps into Additive
A centralized team is looking at possibilities for additive manufacturing throughout Collins Aerospace business lines and sees plenty of opportunities.
Regulations and Government
House Panel To Spotlight Shutdown's Harm on Aviation
The February 13 hearing was scheduled after House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders introduced a bill to shield the FAA from shutdowns.
People in Aviation: March 2019
David Winstanley is the first CEO of London Biggin Hill Airport and JSSI named Francisco Zozaya president of JSSI Latin America.
Regulations and Government
Key Lawmakers Unveil Bill To Protect FAA from Shutdowns
The bill would enable the FAA to draw completely from the aviation trust fund and continue operating at current funding levels during government shutdowns.
Large-cabin Bizjet Flying Dips in Europe
Charter operators are reporting softening demand.
Training and Workforce
Aviation Orgs Unite in Call for Help on Worker Shortage
The 40 aviation groups jointly sent a letter seeking $10 million to fund new programs to attract the next generation of aerospace workers.
Aircraft
Bombardier Completes Global 7500 Wing Program Purchase
Triumph results included a $40.5 million forward loss charge related to the Global 7500 wing program.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Flagship Global 7500 Gets EASA Nod
EASA approval followed Transport Canada type certification in September And U.S. FAA approval in November.
