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
Aircraft
Gulfstream Names Chong To Head Government Programs
Chong will be responsible for government and special mission sales and marketing, along with international relations and business development.
Leap Year Boosts February Flights In Europe
Business aviation departures increased 2.3 percent and total flight hours were up 4 percent in February.
Regulations and Government
NATA's Hendricks To Leave Association In August
Senior V-Ps, William R. Deere and Timothy R. Obitts will continue to oversee the association’s daily activities.
Rotorcraft
Marenco Brings in First Orders from South Africa
The company received two orders from Saphire Blue and a third from David Gold.
Rotorcraft
Metro Delivers Flying Scientific Lab to Miami University
The Airbus H125 will serve as an observation platform for climate research.
Rotorcraft
MRO Software Firm Opens Singapore Engineering Lab
Air France Industries KLM Engineer and Maintenance is an anchor partner
Phoenix Heli-Flight Adds Utility H130 to Fleet
The helicopter is the first such configured H130 to be delivered in North America, Phoenix Heli-Flight said.
Avionics
FreeFlight Secures Approval for Part 27 ADS-B Installs
FreeFlight worked with Peregrine to obtain the AML supplemental type certificate for Part 27 rotorcraft.
Rotorcraft
Globavia’s LEAT, Erickson Team with Astronautics on New EFI
Leat will collaborate on installations on AW109 and AB 412, while Erickson will work with Astronautics on certification and other legacy applications.
Rotorcraft
MD Helicopters Provides Glimpse of 902 Upgrades, New 6XX
The company is working on the next generation Explore with new cockpit and a number of other upgrades, as well as a new 6XX attack helicopter.
Eagle Copters To Deliver 407HP to Nevada
The Canadian company is ramping up production of the 407HP conversions.
Honeywell Expands HUMS Business with STC, MOU
Honeywell received approval for the AW139, signed MOU with Marenco.
Avionics
Garmin Pilot Update Provides For ADS-B Integration
The latest update for Garmin Pilot for iOS connects with the company’s new GTX 345 ADS-B transponder and provides a range of other new features.
Rotorcraft
Air Zermatt Is Launch Customer for Marenco SKYe SH09
Air Zermatt becomes a launch customer for the new single-engine turbine helicopter.
Metro Aviation Offers Incentives for EC145e Completions
The company was the launch customer for the new variant.
Avionics
Integrated Flight Deck in Tests on MD 902
The Universal InSight will replace aging Bendix/King EFIS 40 cathode-ray-tube displays on the MD 902.
Vector Aerospace Developing ADS-B STC for AW139
Vector Aerospace hopes to secure FAA and Brazilian ANAC approval by mid-year.
Engines
P&WC Increases Service Intervals, Expands Support Offerings
The engine maker has taken a number of steps to lower costs for operators facing an uncertain market.
People in Aviation: March 2016
Industry announcements and appointments
Maintenance and Modifications
Inlet Barrier Filter Policy Raises Industry Concerns
The FAA says the increased usage of the systems necessitates standardized installations.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Selects Hillsboro Aviation as a Sales Agent
The agreement marks the first such sales agent authorization by Airbus Helicopters in its 47-year history, Hillsboro said.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Forms New ARC For Operation of Small UAS Over People
The ARC marks a reversal from the agency’s earlier micro classification.
Rotorcraft
JSfirm Survey Reveals Most Companies Plan To Hire in 2016
More than three-quarters of respondents expected moderate to significant growth this year.
Avionics
Flightcell Selects Aspen Connected Gateway System for Airborne Connectivity
A proprietary version of Aspen’s CG-100 will be paired with Flightcell’s DZMx to provide airborne connectivity.
Safety
Tour Operators Mark 20th Anniversary of TOPS
TOPS was incorporated in January 1996 as tour operators hoped to improve safety and change public perception.
Regulations and Government
Congress Puts Brakes on U.S. ATC Privatization Proposal
Short-term extension becomes more likely after ATC proposal generates substantial opposition.
Aspen Avionics Meet and Greet with Aerobatic Pilot Chuck Aaron
Aaron was the only pilot licensed by the FAA to perform aerobatics in a helicopter in the U.S.
Engines
P&WC Takes On Busy R&D Agenda for Upgrades, New Engines
The engine-maker provides sneak peak at long-term vision for new common core engine.
Rotorcraft
MDHI Secures Launch Customer for 530G
Malaysian Army Aviation will take delivery of the new variant beginning later this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Airmotive, H+S Expands To Cover 65 Percent of Rotorcraft Fleets
The expansion has involved a $40 million investment in new capabilities, facilities and cross training.
