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
G550 Captures 55th Record with Shanghai/Seattle Trip
The aircraft traveled from Shanghai to Seattle in 10 hours and 29 minutes, averaging Mach 0.85.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Develops Robot for Avionics Testing
The robot is part of a larger push toward automated function to relieve the burden of workers, according to Lufthansa Technik.
Regulations and Government
FAA Nominee Dickson Stresses Collaboration in ATC
Dickson received a positive reception, but also a clear message that he needs to take a close look at safety in the aftermath of the Boeing Max accidents.
Aircraft
Embraer Sees Revenues Dip, Preps for Praetor Delivery
Embraer's first quarter revenue dipped in its bizjet unit, but it is sticking by its 2019 guidance and expects to hand over the first Praetor soon.
Training and Workforce
FSI Names Davenport Sole CEO
Ray Johns, who had been co-CEO, continues in his role as FlightSafety president, Government and Manufacturing.
Maintenance and Modifications
WinAir Releases Revamped Parts Sales Program
The WinAir parts module improves functionality for managing the entire sales process, from quoting and creating sales orders to shipping and invoices.
Avionics
FAA: ADS-B Rebates Are Gone
The ADS-B rebate uptake accelerated in recent weeks, and the last few hundred went in just a few days.
Regulations and Government
Veasey, Graves Reignite GA Caucus
The lawmakers have begun a GA Caucus membership drive, and NBAA is supporting that effort with an online outreach tool.
Della Posta To Succeed Saabas as President of P&WC
Maria Della Posta has served with Canadian engine-maker Pratt & Whitney Canada since 1985.
Charter & Fractional
Airstream Jets Expands to Teterboro
Airstream's additional office comes as demand has increased for its mileage-based Distance Card and as revenues are on pace to triple.
Aircraft
With Brazilian Cert, Embraer's Praetor Heads North
The aircraft flew 3,678 nm, flying around Venezuelan airspace, and still landed with NBAA IFR reserves.
Bob Hope Legacy, Doles Boost WWII Remembrance, Flyover
The May 8, 2020 Arsenal of Democracy Flyover will comprise more than 100 vintage warbirds flying over the National Mall in 24 historic formations.
Bizav Activity Strengthens in April in North America
An 11.3 percent jump in light-jet fractional flights helped drive overall improvements in business aviation traffic in U.S., Canada, and Caribbean.
Charter & Fractional
Elit'Avia Updates Operations Systems with FOS
The FOS software will streamline the Slovenia-based carrier's operations and enhance its efficiency.
Aircraft
Bombardier Snags Deal for Five Learjet 75s
Bombardier valued the sale to an undisclosed customer at $69 million.
NATA To Honor Dorenda Baker's FAA Service
Baker spent more than 30 years at the agency, helping pave the way for new technologies, streamlined certification, and tighter international relations.
Aircraft
Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Hold Steady in Q1
Embraer's commercial jet deliveries slide by three aircraft to 11 as did its backlog, to $16 billion.
Regulations and Government
Operators, Fuel Providers Face New Fuel Tax in Canada
Operators must register with the Canada Registry Agency if they plan to fly through affected provinces.
Daher Selects Young Eagles for Summer Internship Program
The interns will work at Daher's Tarbes facility in France, tour Airbus, and attend both the Paris Air Show and EAA AirVenture.
Maintenance and Modifications
R-R's CorporateCare Enhanced Contracts Grow To 100
Rolls-Royce unveiled the upgraded package during last fall's NBAA convention and began offering it in January.
FAA Scales Back Genav Forecast on Softer Piston Market
The agency's most recent genav forecast continues to predict the turbine aircraft fleet to grow by more than 15,255 aircraft over the next two decades.
People In Aviation: May 2019
Dror Yahav is CEO for Universal Avionics, Elizabeth Ricci was named CEO of Corporate Wing, and Dave Paddock was promoted to president of Jet Aviation.
Maintenance and Modifications
TAG Geneva Marks First 60-month Global 6000 Check
The work was completed after Bombardier expanded the service center's authorization to include Globals.
FBOs
Deadline Approaching for NATA Salary Survey
The association opted to revive the survey this year after it was not able to get enough responses last year to make it statistically meaningful.
Charter & Fractional
PrivateFly Rolls Out Summer Pricing for Nextant Flights
The pricing structure leverages PrivateFly's position within Directional Aviation’s OneSky group.
Aircraft
BBD's Bizjet Shipments Slide, but Backlog Rises to $15B
Bombardier delivered 24 business jets in the first quarter, down from 31 a year ago, but backlog grew and still expects to ship up to 155 this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cutter Installs Performance Upgrade on HondaJet
Honda Aircraft unveiled the upgrade option during last fall's NBAA convention.
ATC
Swiss ATC Convictions Draw Calls for Reg Changes
International air navigation service providers are urging Swiss leaders to align regulations with international standards accepting just culture.
UTC's Hayes: Collins Acquisition Exceeding Expectations
The Max groundings may have up to a 10-cent earnings-per-share effective in 2019, company executives estimate.
NATA To Honor Banyan Air Service's Don Campion
Campion has had a 40-year career that including co-founding Banyan and building the business into a entity spanning one million sq ft employing 190.
