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
Maintenance and Modifications
Airplus Maintenance Gets Russian Approval
The approval enables Russian operators to have their aircraft services at airplus Maintenance's Friedrichshafen, Germany headquarters.
Bizav Salaries Pushing Up, NBAA Survey Finds
While up 3-4 percent on average across the 16 positions involved in the survey, an aviation manager category jumped 30 percent.
Aircraft
Temporary Exemption Clears Hurdle for Longitude FAA Nod
The FAA and Textron had different interpretations on fuel tank designs, resulting in a need for short-term relief from applicable standards.
Regulations and Government
McCain Brought Spirited Advocacy, Controversy to Bizav
The late Senator and war hero was a driving force behind GA product liability reform, but also backed BizAv user fees.
Regulations and Government
Time Beginning To Run Short for Long-term FAA Bill
Another FAA extension is becoming increasingly likely with full consideration of the FAA bill kicked to a lame-duck congressional session later this year.
Regulations and Government
FETs: With Congressional Relief Comes More Questions
Groups press for IRS guidance on application of FET exemption to various ownership, operation, and various activities.
Honeywell To Extend Technical Services To Global Market
The company formed Honeywell Engineering Services and Honeywell Technical Services to support global aerospace and defense manufacturers.
Safety
SEBA Council To Provide Alternate Bizav Audit Standard
The standard will incorporate best safety practices used by NATO armed forces.
Maintenance and Modifications
SoCal Works Toward Quick-turn ADS-B Installs
The upgrade package includes WAAS/LPV-capable Universal Avionics SBAS-FMS combined with transponder upgrades.
Maintenance and Modifications
N1 Partners with AvGuard on Engine Services
The agreement expands AvGuard's coverage beyond airframes and avionics.
Aerocor Builds On Data Approach with Cirrus Reports
The firm plans to expand the platform to Citation and Eclipse VLJs, as well as the Vision Jet.
Safety
Homendy Becomes Fifth Member of NTSB Board
Her swearing in on August 20 marks the first time the NTSB has had its full complement of board members since early 2014.
All In Aviation Bringing SF50 to Flight-training Market
The Vision Jet turbine single will be offered for flight training out of Henderson Executive Airport near Las Vegas.
Avinode Sees Jump in Searches via Digital Platforms
Only one in ten of Avinode members use its external application programming interfaces (APIs)., but nearly 50 percent of recent searches involved APIs.
Aircraft
Brian Barents To Retire as Exec Chair of Aerion
Tom Vice will take responsibility for leadership of the company as CEO and president.
UBS: Embraer Bizjet Unit Faces Uncertainties
Profitability could be a struggle for Embraer Executive Jets without offsets from Commercial Aviation unit, UBS cautions.
Safety
ACSF Continues Expansion of Safety, Audit Programs
The number of ACSF-ASAP participants has grown to 107, with corporate operators accounting for more than half.
Security
Q400 Crash Spurs Lawmaker Call for Review of Security
Sen. Maria Cantwell said the crash exposed an issue with airport security protocols.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Urge Senate Action on FAA Bill
Capitol Hill last passed a long-term FAA reauthorization bill in 2012.
JetNet: Used Market Tightens with Inventory Lows
The percentage of available business jets dropped to 9.1 percent in June, the lowest point since the beginning of the Great Recession.
Regulations and Government
FAA Weighs MEL LOA Policy for International Ops
The issue came to light after ramp checks in Europe revealed different approaches in the U.S. and Europe on MEL/MMEL standards.
Dassault Adds Capabilities to Sorocaba Service Center
The increased capabilities underscore the importance of the Brazilian market for Falcon sales.
Canaccord: Industry Confidence Bolstering M&A Activity
The first half of 2018 was extremely busy for Canaccord Genuity's aerospace and defense M&A business.
Gulfstream Adds Benelux to Prestige Jet's Sales Region
Gulfstream is experiencing significant growth in Europe, especially in benelux, Scott Neal, senior v-p, worldwide sales, says.
Flight-sharing Debate Bubbles Up as Senate Preps FAA Bill
Flytenow is pushing for changes in pilot definitions to settle flight-sharing issue, while industry orgs support better guidance.
Aircraft
Bombardier Bringing Momentum To LABACE
A pair of new Globals is attracting substantial interest with improved capabilities out of Toluca, Mexico and ability to connect Brazil to Europe.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rockwell Collins Eyes Upgrade Market with New Mandates
Operators in Latin America are looking to meet mandates not only in their own country but as well as others throughout the Americas and in Europe.
Satcom Direct Extending Training Programs to Brazil
Based on the success of an initial round of training programs in Brazil that focused on ACARS, Satcom Direct is looking at a range of course topics.
Bizav Flights Soar to New Heights in Europe in July
WingX points to World Cup for the July Bounce in operations.
NTSB Swears In Landsberg to Vice Chairman Post
He was appointed to a two-year term as vice chairman and five year-term as a member.
