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
GKN India JV Wins PC-24 Wiring Contract
The contract expands on business between FE-SIL and Pilatus that has included wiring systems for the PC-21 and PC-7 MkII.
Aircraft
Viking Teams with Cascade on CL-215T, CL-415 Upgrade
Cascade will install and certify the avionics upgrade, produce integration kits, and complete at least 10 installations.
Aviation Sustainability Takes New Urgency in Paris
Paris Air Show highlighted featured the signing of agreements from key industry leaders increasing commitments to sustainability.
Aircraft
ATR Eyes Year-end Launch of STOL 42 with 17 Commitments
The 17 ATR airliners were part of commitments for 75 valued at $1.7 billion announced during the Paris Air Show
Aircraft
Carboman Expands Further into Aerostructures with Alice
The company's first full fuselage application, the Eviation Alice, is on display at Paris 2019 and it is making plans to develop the second one.
GE Aviation Brings Asset Transfer System to Aviation PLC
The AirVault system streamlines and simplifies management of leased asset documentation between airlines and lessors.
S.S. White Technologies Commemorates 175th Anniversary
The company began in Philadelphia in 1844 as a tooth factory.
Regulations and Government
Regulators Eye Possible Standards for Supersonic Flight
Industry groups are becoming more encouraged that the international regulatory community are taking steps toward making supersonic flight possible.
Maintenance and Modifications
Meggitt Signs Deal To Service P&W Engines
The three-year agreement is valued at 9 million pounds ($11.34 million U.S.).
Rotorcraft
Bell Progressing on Nods for 525, 407GXi S-E IFR
CEO Snyder would not specify 525 certification timeline, saying that it is a joint process with the FAA
Maintenance and Modifications
Collins Aerospace Snags $1.5B in Maintenance Deals
The agreements included a long-term $500 million program with Ethiopian Airlines.
Aircraft
Boeing Weighs 777X Timing while GE Works Engine Fix
GE Aviation is redesigning a component on the GE9X after discovering a compressor stator wearing prematurely.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ITT Cannon Highlights Latest Connectivity Lines
The lines come as ITT Cannon works to keep up with growing demand for in-flight connectivity.
Aircraft
Air Antilles To Introduce Viking 400 to Caribbean
Bridger Aerospace, meanwhile, has now converted options for six CL-415EAF enhanced aerial firefighters.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Seabury Capital Builds Up Management Team
The additions will help to provide a broader spectrum of offerings and services for the aviation, aerospace & defense, and maritime markets.
Aircraft
United Airlines Opts for up to 39 Embraer E175s
The contract includes 20 firm orders and 19 options that combined carry a value of up to $1.9 billion.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Obtains Further FAA Nods for EFVS-to-land
The most recent approvals for the EFVS credit were for the G650ER, G650, G550, and G450.
Maintenance and Modifications
Collins Aerospace To Establish Singapore Innovation Hub
Facility will focus on repair development, digitalization, additive design and manufacturing, robotics, and advanced manufacturing processes.
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.
