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
NATA Forms Consulting Services Arm
John McGraw to lead the new consulting services, which will address a range of regulatory and operational issues.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Develops App for In-flight Weather Updates
The app alerts of potential weather hazards along a flight path, helping pilots plan for weather-related diversions.
Regulations and Government
Key Lawmaker Introduces ATC Privatization Bill
Rep. Mica introduces privatization bill as FAA reauthorization talks increasingly focus on ATC governance.
Aircraft
FAA Proposes $430,000 Civil Penalty Against Beechcraft
Civil penalty proposal stems from customer reports of fuel leaks on 43 Barons produced between January 2012 and November 2013.
Textron Aviation’s ‘Fast and Furious’ Year
The company integrated teams and facilities, a new labor agreement, support and the iconic brands of Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker.
Aircraft
Cessna Secures EASA Approval for 14-place Caravan
Approval for higher density configuration comes as Europe progresses toward commercial single-engine turbine IMC approval.
Regulations and Government
Huerta: Administration Open to Alternative ATC Models
Huerta cautions that any changes to ATC governance structure must consider unintended consequences
Aircraft
BBJ’s Longridge Sees Sales Momentum Continuing
Boeing Busines Jets sold a record 13 aircraft in 2013.
Aircraft
Rapidly Growing Helo Fleet Raising Pilot Shortage Concerns
Helicopter fleet grew by 30 percent in 2014, but pilot population not keeping pace.
Aircraft
Bombardier Eyes $30 Billion Bizjet Market in China
The manufacturer adds support as it predicts 950 business jet deliveries through 2023.
Aircraft
Honeywell: Helicopter Demand Remains Strong In China
Honeywell survey reveals softening of demand in China, but purchase expectations still above world averages.
Aircraft
Lektro Continues Growth with Embraer Approvals
The company credits its largest aircraft tug for helping spur a 65-percent jump in sales.
Aircraft
Cirrus Lands Deals from China for 68 Aircraft
Cirrus holds signing ceremonies for two contracts, including a 60-aircraft deal to repeat customer Sun Yingui.
Charter & Fractional
Sino Jet Debuts at ABACE As Newly Merged Company
Merger with Bear Jet follows last fall’s acquisition Tsing Hua Capital.
Charter & Fractional
JetSolution Teams with SCA and Avicus on Parts, Charter
JetSolution forms JetCharter and JetParts under new partnership agreements.
Charter & Fractional
With Ink Still Wet on AOC, VistaJet Preps for China Ops
VistaJet has plans to expand in the Asia Pacific market with its China plan ready to go, involving a local partner
Aircraft
Boeing Evaluates Passenger/Cargo Combi BBJ
Boeing testing the market for a split passenger/cargo configuration in growing VIP product line.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Chief Bolen Highlights Growth of ABACE
Attendance is expected up for this year’s event, while exhibitors and number of exhibitors from the Asia Pacific region on par with last year.
Aircraft
Cessna Expands Chinese Presence with Charter Venture, Part 145 Approvals
Cessna’s newest joint venture secures business license and hopes to launch operations in 2016.
Aircraft
Airbus Introduces ‘Summit’ To Asia
Interior designed to push price of VIP widebody down below $200 million and reach customer sooner.
Regulations and Government
China To Continue Airspace Relaxation
Industry officials are eyeing China’s next Five Year Plan, which will establish goals for 2016-2020.
FBOs
Castle & Cooke Eyes International Traffic At Van Nuys
Fixed-based operator Castle & Cooke continues to experience a pick up in traffic from China at its Honolulu, Hawaii, facility.
Aircraft
Quest Plans Kodiak Ramp-up In Asian Sales Push
Having been acquired by a Japanese company, Quest Aircraft has a new reason to be interested in Asia.
Aircraft
Honda To Debut HondaJet in Japan, Europe
The aircraft, which won provisional certification in March, is set to launch on a 26,000-nm tour involving 13 countries.
Accidents
NTSB Docket Reveals Cockpit Warning Before GIV Crash
NTSB releases 800 pages of documents surrounding last year's Gulfstream crash in Bedford, Mass.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Comlux America Breaks Ground on Indianapolis Expansion
The expansion will increase Comlux America's VIP completion hangar space in Indianapolis to 157,000 sq. ft.
Regulations and Government
General Aviation Rally Lands in Vero Beach
More than 500 people attend GAMA's 13th rally held at Piper's facility in Florida.
Regulations and Government
Industry Leaders Hail NY GA Sales/Use Tax Exemption
AOPA estimates that New York sales and use taxes contributed to the loss of nearly 700 based aircraft in state since 2002.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Asks Operators To Comment on NYC Airport Slot Plan
NBAA fears the proposal would significantly hamper a range of business aviation and GA operations.
People in Aviation: April 2015
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