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
Sikorsky, Collins Aerospace Test Retrofit FBW Kit
The kit is designed to provide fly-by-wire capabilities and enable autonomy on legacy fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Nears G600 Nod with Flight Testing Complete
Wrapping up flight testing on May 22, the Savannah, Georgia manufacturer is bringing the G600 to Paris while it completes the cert paperwork.
Avionics
Astronautic Gets U.S. FAA Nod for RoadRunner
Approval follows TSO announced earlier this month.
Aircraft
Aviation's Electric Future Lands at the Paris Air Show
The Alice all-electric aircraft makes its debut at Paris, while Airbus is displaying its Vahana VTOL concept.
EDAC Buy Expands Hanwha Global Engine Component Reach
The $300 million acquisition is part of an overarching plan by Hanwha to grow globally through up to $3.36 billion in investment.
Under New Ownership, Middle River Ramping Up Programs
ST Engineering completed the $440 million acquisition of the newly branded Middle River Aerostructures Systems business on April 18.
Airlines
Airbus Adds United Airlines To List of Skywise Users
Skywise enables airlines to store, manage, and analyze data, as well as benchmark against trends of other airline users.
Lazard: M&A Activity on Strong Pace in 2019
Dollar volume this year may not reach last year's record $120 billion, but the M&A momentum has carried into 2019.
Daher Kicks Off 'General Aviathon' Challenge
Students have the change to compete for a $5,000 price and possibility of seeing their innovations developed.
GAMA Names Stimpson Scholarship Winner
Ericka Hardin plans to seek a degree in missionary aviation at Moody Aviation Technology and Spokane, Washington.
FlightAware Rolls Out Premium Flight-data Service
Textron Aviation is the launch partner.
Regulations and Government
Bolen Urges Protection of Airports, Funding
The Airport and Airway Trust Fund is expected to reach $60 billion in cash flow over the next decade, but proposals continue to seek to change funding.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Gives Thumbs Up to Traxxall Mx Tracker
Under the recognition, customers of factory-delivered Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft will have the option of a free year of Traxxall Mx tracking.
Satcom Direct Expands Data Center
The expansion doubled the space of Satcom Direct's footprint in Melbourne, Florida.
SEBA Council Adds FBO Services, Grows Internationally
The company completed its second audit in Asia and now offers audits for FBOs and ground handlers.
Regulations and Government
Sudden Cuba Restrictions Leaving Operators in a Bind
Rules grandfather pre-arranged trips for people-to-people purposes, but people won't be able to get there if booked through private aircraft or cruise.
Regulations and Government
Ex-Im Backers Step up Push for Reauthorization
Lawmakers let the bank's charter lapse for five months in 2015 in face of criticism that it had turned into corporate welfare.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Implements Travel Ban on Private Flights To Cuba
After checking with the the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security, OpsGroup believes Part 135 flights are still accepted travel to Cuba.
Bizjet Flights in Europe Showing Signs of Slowdown
Summer season begins with business aircraft flights well off pace, said WingX.
NATA Confab To Spotlight Illegal Charter, Cybersecurity
This year's Annual Meeting and Aviation Business Conference is scheduled from June 17 to 19 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C.
Dickson's FAA Admin Nomination Comes Under Question
The Commerce Committee is reviewing a legal complaint alleging moves on the part of Delta Air Lines management to retaliate against a pilot whistleblower.
Airports
House Panel OKs FAA Budget Boost with Safety-first Call
The House Appropriations Committee approved a $267 million increase in the FAA budget for a total of $17.7 billion in Fiscal Year 2020.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gemini Adds Aircraft, Avionics to MRO Approvals
The Scottsdale, Arizona-based company also is expanding its technician team as it works to support customer's ADS-B Out requirements.
Former Tesla Exec Zean Nielsen Takes Helm at Cirrus
Nielsen became CEO of Cirrus on June 3 after holding senior leadership roles with James Hardie, Tesla, and Bang & Olufsen
People in Aviation
Julie Black becomes deputy chair of BACA, David Best succeed David Paddock as senior v-p and general manager, regional operations U.S. for Jet Aviation.
Former NBAA VP Cooke Passes Away
He steered safety issues for the association from 1973-1987.
People in Aviation
Industry announcements and appointments
Airports
Santa Monica To Begin Destruction of Excess Runway
The move would ensure the runway at SMO permanently remains at 3,500 feet and is a step toward permanent closure of the airport in 2028.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Inmarsat, Airbus Plan Next Satellites for Jet ConneX
Airbus Defence & Space will provide the new satellite fleet, GX7, 8, and 9, which will be optimized for real-time mobility.
Aircraft
Collins Reaches 1,000 A320neo Nacelles, Eyes Ramp Up
Production is now three a day and set to go to three and one-half per day by early next year.
