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
Regulations and Government
AIA Appeals for Congressional Action on Cert Reforms
U.S. manufacturers and suppliers need a stable and well-understood regulatory environment to plan, hire and invest effectively, AIA said.
Corporate Aviation Summit To Highlight Key Issues
The event will discuss regulation, aircraft ownership considerations, on-demand models and management and maintenance, among other topics.
Aircraft
Deliveries Slow for Embraer Executive Jets
Third-quarter deliveries were off by 20 percent and are down 15 units for the year.
Stangarone Joins Forces with CommCore
The allinance leverages CommCore’s crisis communications and coaching expertise and Stangarone’s background in the aviation and aerospace sectors.
Regulations and Government
Congress Said To Mull Age 65 Extension to Part 91K/135
A limited extension, believed to have been discussed, would primarily affect NetJets.
NBAA Promises to Fight On in Spite of Latest SMO Ruling
NBAA is advising members though to prepare for closures as the runway-shortening project begins this month.
Regulations and Government
Congress Buys Six More Months while ATC Debate Roils On
NATA president Martin Hiller warns against "airline-ization" of the ATC system.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Airmotive, H+S Offer Cost-Certainty Programs
In addition to supporting P&WC's flat-rate program, Dallas Airmotive has created a three-tier Price CAP Promise service program..
Airports
Court Lifts SMO TRO, Clearing Way for Runway Shortening
Court found that hearing was not required for runway shortening project and disputed safety concerns, citing Santa Monica safety expert.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Wins 11-aircraft Order from Norway
The order calls for the first medevac-configured Latitude and 10 King Air 250s.
Forecast pitfalls: Prognosticators Adapt To Evolving Times
Unit delivery forecasts have been predictably over-optimistic, but billings estimates have been surprisingly conservative.
Bombardier Contract Wins 92 Percent Approval in Wichita
The contract covers 455 workers at Bombardier's Wichita site.
Regulations and Government
Huerta: Collaboration Key in Reauthorization
Huerta gave his last speech as FAA administrator before an NBAA audience.
Tamarack Thinks Big With New Commercial Demonstrator
The company has obtained patents on several new features, including the ability for the winglet to toe in and out, and combined them in a new demonstrator.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Adding Citation 560XL Series to Winglet Applications
Tamarack turns to 560XL as it closes in on STCs for the CJ2/3 families.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Expanding Apps for 1Call
The 1Call center is picking up customers and helping provide visibility for Textron Aviation on better distribution of mobile teams and other resources.
Airports
Federal Judge Grants TRO To Halt SMO Runway Shortening
The judge believes the case against Santa Monica would likely prevail in court.
Longitude Flies Quietly, Inside and Out
The cabin reaches industry lows of mid- to low 60 dbas.
Aircraft
BBJ Enjoys Banner Year for Sales
The unit has brought in sales for 14 aircraft since last NBAA that have crossed the company's VIP product line.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation's Hemisphere Order Book Officially Opens
The company is opening the orderbook as the program finishes up a series of wind tunnel testing and moves into next development phase.
Aircraft
Citation Latitude Becomes Billion-dollar Business
Textron Aviation is set to hand over S/N 104 this quarter and had delivered 81 Latitudes through June.
Aircraft
Longitude in Full Swing with Cert Approaching
Following a display at NBAA, the Longitude will embark on a North America tour that spans nearly four dozen cities before heading internationally.
Pelton Joins 2017 Slate of NAA Distinguished Statesmen
Along with Pelton, the awards will be presented to Phil Woodruff, Stephen Alterman, Ali Bahrami, Maj Gen Charles Bolden and Jeff Hamiel.
People in Aviation: October 2017
BRS Aerospace, Erickson, Metrojet and F.List all get new CEOs.
Boeing To Expand Autonomy Expertise with Aurora Buy
Executives hope to close on the acquisition quickly, following regulatory review.
Regulations and Government
House Positions ATC Proposal for Vote
The Rules Committee, which sets the parameters for a House vote, reopened the FAA reauthorization bill to potential amendments.
Alpine Secures EASA Nods for PMA Parts
The Bell replacement parts are designed to improve performance, cost and availability.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Selects jetAviva as Atlas Sales Rep
JetAviva recently enhanced its Citation expertise with the acquisition of Jet Quest.
Maintenance and Modifications
ST Engineering's Aeria Gains Some Independence
The newly incorporated unit will operate under its own repair station, rather than under VT SAA's certificate.
Regulations and Government
Shuster Takes Aim at 'False Claims' on ATC Proposal
The proposal does not have support in the Senate, says one opponent.
