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
Women Aviation Leaders Inspire at EBACE Sharing Sucesses
CAT Aviation founder Helene Niedhart detailed her experience overcoming naysayers to build a successful business.
Engines
Acropolis Takes LEAP with New ACJ320neo
Acropolis Aviation, the ACJ320neo launch customer, has flown a CFM-powered ACJ319 for seven years.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Rolls Out Dedicated Corporate Helicopters Brand
Airbus Corporate Helicopters will provide tailored concierge-style end-to-end support for corporate and VIP customers.
Engines
Aerion Selects GE For AS2 Engine Definition Study
GE anticipates potential production possibilities following the study.
Bizav Gains Steam at MEBAA Morocco, Dubai Airshows
The business aviation fleet in the Middle East and Africa region has doubled in the past 10 years.
Aircraft
Aerion Eyes Early 2018 for AS2 Launch with GE Engines
Aerion and GE are hoping to define the engine over the next several months.
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk Nearing STC on Speedy King Air Upgrade
The upgrade will boost the King Air speed to 332 knots.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Snags First European Longitude Order
The company also is capitalizing on new commercial single-engine turbine in IMC rules with a Grand Caravan order.
Engines
GE Aviation's H Engines Reach New Heights
The engine series, derived from the former Walter M601 engine family acquired in 2008, now has 16 applications and is certified in 12 countries.
Aircraft
Longitude Lands In EBACE with Eye on Certification
Work continues on Hemisphere and Denali as four test Longitudes are now flying.
Maintenance and Modifications
TAG Aviation Adds Challenger 350, Expands MRO
The Challenger 350 is the first of its type to be delivered in Switzerland.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Par Avion's Iannarelli to Lead EBAA Sales Committee
The EBAA sales committee is drafting a guide to serve as a reference for buyers and sellers of aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Bermuda Readying For Growth Under Registry Transition
The transfer of the aircraft registry BCAA was designed to ease restrictions on the public sector.
Aircraft
Dutch Government Orders BBJ
Altea is managing the sale for the government, including overseeing the contract's signing last month, manufacturing and completion.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Aviation Expands Capacity in FBO, Charter Networks
Jet Aviation is adding hangars and facilities in Basel, Dubai, and Singapore, while working towards a new AOC in Malta.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
UAS, Honeywell Team On Communications, Trip Support
Under the alliance, UAS is working with Honeywell to launch the UAS LinkEvolution ACARS service.
Rotorcraft
Marenco Swisshelicopter Confirms Norwegian Order
Tronrud Engineering converted an LoI signed in 2014 into a firm order, citing the maturity of the helicopter and Marenco Swisshelicopter.
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.
