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
FBOs
A-Group's Newest Hangar Open for Business in Moscow
The hangar is the third for the FBO at Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport, adding 65,659 sq ft of space.
Aircraft
Boeing Business Jets Off To Strong Start in 2017
Boeing Business Jets comes to EBACE 2017 with a new leader -- Greg Laxton took the reins earlier this year.
Regulations and Government
The Air Law Firm Celebrates First Year with New Hires
Rob Mellor joins the firm as senior associate and Pam Chambers as consultant.
Bizav Airframers Eye Possibility for FlexSys Wing Morphing
Aviation Partners FlexSys, in discussions with four OEMs about possibilities, has identified a KC-135 inboard flap as one of the first applications.
ATC
Mattis: DOD 'Is Supportive' of ATC Privatization
The DOD position was shared during a hearing on the the need to reform the nation's air traffic control system.
Airports
FAA To Begin Next Round of Remote Tower Testing at JYO
FAA will return to the use of a mobile air traffic control tower at JYO as it continues to demonstrate the remote tower concept.
Summit Expands Aerostructures Manufacturing Operation
The company's aerostructures business has quadrupled in the past four years.
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA: Give FAA Time on Drug, Alcohol Testing Rules
The association is concerned that Congress will be tempted to return to punishing repair stations for delays in rulemaking.
Aerostructures Giant Vought Facing Possible Bankruptcy
The filing would come amid a dispute with Bombardier over Global 7000 delays and cost escalations.
Kilkeary, Duncan Are NATA Top Honorees
Edward Kilkeary will be recognized for his 40-year career in aviation, while Todd Duncan will be honored for his dedication to the industry.
Airports
FAA Eying Potential Enforcement over Jet Ban at LNA
The FAA is hoping Palm Beach County will voluntarily come into compliance.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant To Add Second Southwest Location
The addition of the new facility in Mesa, Arizona, follows the acquisition of the former StarPort facility in Orlando in March.
Textron's Fourth Longitude Takes To Skies
The aircraft is on track for certification later this year.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Airline Customer Service Places Spotlight on ATC Reform
Debate on ATC reform heightens on Capitol Hill, while GA advocates continue dialog with White House.
Regulations and Government
U.S. FAA Tasks Panel with Regulatory Review
The assignment is intended to carry out a mandate of a presidential executive order.
Regulations and Government
Passage of FAA Funding Bill Draws Industry Praise
Lawmakers roll over language that expresses opposition to independent ATC
Regulations and Government
Pilot Weighs Part 16 Complaint over LNA Jet Ban
Pilot hoping to hash out issue in meeting with Palm Beach and FAA officials.
People In Aviation
Industry announcements and appointments
Aircraft
New Aerospace Technology and Business Aviation
Fly-by-wire, integrated interfaces and more extensive electrification are found on most new jets…automated aircraft could be coming.
Airports
SMO Commission OKs Runway-shortening Recommendation
According to the plan, the currently 5,000-foot runway at SMO would be shortened to 3,500 feet by the end of the year.
JetAviva Moves to Kansas City, Caps Off Record Year
The move follows JetAviva's acquisition of Kansas Aircraft Corporation a year ago.
Maintenance and Modifications
ASTM Releases Aircraft Electronics Tech Standard
The standard addresses the first of a number of competencies that ASTM's aerospace personnel committee is planning to address.
Regulations and Government
FAA Set for Small Funding Boost in Federal Funding Bill
The comprehensive spending package includes an emphasis on the U.S. FAA's certification activities.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aircraft Lighting Intl Secures PMA for Falcon LEDs
The new lights are estimated to have a 20,000-hour life span.
Aircraft
Embraer Maintains Outlook Despite Bizjet Sales Slide
Company executives see challenging market, but maintaining activity.
Maintenance and Modifications
FlightSafety Tailors New Program for Mx Managers
The program expands upon FlightSafety's suite of professional development programs aimed at maintenance professionals and technicians.
Aircraft
Dassault Has Full Set of London City Approvals with 8X
The approval for LCY operations comes less than seven months since the trijet entered service this past October.
Regulations and Government
ICAO Encourages Bizav Engagement, Flexible Rules
ICAO's Creamer posed a "call for action" for bizav stakeholder involvement and said the agency is willing to work to expand use of more flexible rules.
Safety
FAA Cautions on Commercial-off-the-shelf Checklists
Use of COTS or personal checklists should be meticulously compared with manufacturer checklists, the FAA advises.
Frasca Placing Business Aircraft FTDs in Paris, Japan
Frasca delivered a Cesna Citation Mustang trainer to DV Training in Paris and will hand over an Airbus H125 trainer in October to Aero Asahi in Japan.
