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
Environment
Bizav Leaders To Launch Alternative Fuels Initiative
During next week's unveiling of the plan, leaders will release a bizav guide on alternative fuels and sign a declaration committing to the initiative.
Dallas Set To Implement GA Landing Fee at Love Field
To take effect July 1, the initial fee could be $5.80 per 1,000 pounds, more than twice the rate assessed on airliners.
Aircraft
Spike: Supersonic Market To Draw 13M Pax by 2025
Spike believes supersonic travel will move beyond wealthy travelers to anyone needing to get to long-haul destinations faster.
Regulations and Government
DOT Watchdog To Review ADS-B, NextGen Equipage
The House aviation subcommittee requested the DOT OIG audit, concerned that only a small fraction of operators are prepared for the mandate.
Regulations and Government
FAA Rulemakings Will Pave Way for New Supersonic Era
The FAA hopes to issue a proposed rule on supersonic noise certification regulations and a second on special issuance requirements in 2019.
Regulations and Government
Senate Panel Set To Move on Homendy Nomination for NTSB
If confirmed, Homendy would bring expertise in rail and pipeline safety to the NTSB.
ATC
NATS Paves Way for Space-based ADS-B with Aireon Stake
Operational trials are anticipated in 2019 for spaced-based ADS-B traffic monitoring over the North Atlantic.
Educators Highlight Growing Mx Tech Shortage Concerns
The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics stresses the need to make people aware of available training options.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Bombardier, LHT Dial In New CMS for Global 7000
The customer-controlled touch dial is part of the nice Touch CMS that was designed for the Global 7000
Maintenance and Modifications
New House Bill Aims To Boost Mx Workforce
The bill is similar to a measure introduced in the Senate by Sen. James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma).
ATC
Mitre, ForeFlight To Test Mobile IFR Clearance Delivery
Trials are to begin next week at Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia and continue throughout July.
GAMA: General Aviation Shows Upswing in 1Q18
Business jet deliveries were up slightly thanks to 10 deliveries of Cirrus's new single Vision SF50, while Leonardo, Bell, and Robinson drove helo gains.
Bizav Traffic Returns To Growth in Europe in April
Fractional flights improved on a fleet rejuvenation, WingX said.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation Orgs Draft Guidance for Remote Technology Use
The draft AC, submitted to top FAA officials, would provide a baseline for compliance with regs while using of connectivity and video technology.
Gulfstream Student Leadership Program Hits 10-year Mark
The program has graduated 1,000 students and expanded from Savannah to Brunswick, Georgia; Appleton, Wisconsin, and Dallas.
Training and Workforce
Bombardier Offers Online Ground School for CL605/650
Following ground training, pilots now have the option undergoing the simulator-training portion at either of Bombardier’s centers in Montreal or Dallas.
EC OK of Collins/UT Combo Paving Way for Super Supplier
Analyst Ron Epstein believes such consolidation will alter OEM/supplier partnerships in the future.
NARA Makes Push for Increased Standardization, Ethics
The association is looking at a multi-pronged campaign to elevate awareness on the need for ethics and to standardize LOIs.
Avionics
UTC/Collins Merger To Create 'Super Supplier'
Analyst Ronald Epstein notes that once merged, the new Collins Aerospace will account for 40 percent of the value of the C Series aircraft.
UTC, Rockwell Collins Merger Gets EC Approval
The approval includes conditions that the companies divest overlapping actuator, pilot control, ice protection and oxygen systems businesses.
Safety
Aviation Orgs Campaign for Increased Weather Info
FAA declined an appeal from 14 organizations to ease access to additional weather observation stations.
People in Aviation: May 2018
Jean-François Delepau was appointed chairman of Sofradir Group, John Own formally becomes president and CEO of Executive AirShare.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Large Used Bizjet Sales Improve in 1Q18, Says Amstat
Used heavy jet prices are strengthening, but the smaller jet market still is seeing weakened prices.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hallmark University Adds GIII to Mx Training Program
Gulfstream is supporting the program with additional tools for the program that align with the manufacturer's maintenance programs.
JSSI: 1Q Business Aircraft Utilization Reaches Decade-long High
Average monthly business aircraft utilization was up 2.9 percent, year-over-year, reaching 27.97 flight hours.
Avionics
Avionics Sales Continue Upward Trend in 2018
The 13 percent first quarter gains follows a 20 percent jump in sales during all of 2017.
East Hampton Eyes Airport Restrictions, Mulls Closure
After being rebuffed by the courts, East Hampton is turning to a formal Part 161 process to impose restrictions at HTO.
After Months of Rancor, FAA Bill Passes With Huge Support
The House on Friday voted 393-13 in favor of a bill that did not include the air traffic control reorganization measure.
Bizjet Sales Up, but Delivery Slide Hits Embraer Q1
Company executives indicated Executive Jets segment would not be part of a Boeing partnership.
Charter & Fractional
Private Jets Increasing Presence in Naples, San Antonio
The company is hiring in both Naples and San Antonio as it seeks to increase its fleets in both locations.
