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
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.
Guardian Flight Expands Reach in Arizona with Sunrise
The acquisition provides Guardian Flight with nine locations in Arizona.
Safety
NATA Encourages Training To Guard Against DEF Risks
Three incidents of contamination highlight the threats of DEF contamination, the association said.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Expands ODA Privileges
Under West Star's ODA, the newest privileges enable all four of its main locations to complete projects without submittal of a PNL letter.
Maintenance and Modifications
Clay Lacy's OXC Site Gets Part 145 Approval
he approval gives Clay Lacy its third FAA Part 145 repair station, joining others at Van Nuys and McClellan-Palomar Airports, both in California.
Long-time Broker and NARA Co-founder Johnny Gantt Dies
He helped found the formerly-known NARA in 1991 to pursue a code of ethics in the business of acquiring, selling, and trading aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Edge Delves into Dealer Business with New Division
The firm raised new capital and is dedicating more than $100 million to Jet Edge Partners and has brought two veteran aircraft salesman to steer the unit.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Reaches 1,500 PT6 Milestone in Gonesse
The Gonesse facility achieved the milestone nearly 45 years after processing its first engine in 1975.
Avionics
Honeywell Helps Give Global Express Makeover
ACC Columbia Jet Serivce worked with Honeywell on a signfiicant upgrade spanning the flight deck, cabin, and connectivity systems.
Inmarsat Unveils JX-Pro as Jet ConneX Reaches 500 Installs
JX-Pro will provide unlimited usage and speeds up to 33 percent higher.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Corporate Helicopters Wins Another ACH160 Order
Airbus Corporate Helicopters sold 54 ACH variants in 2017 and 68 in 2018.
Charter & Fractional
TAG Aviation Goes Mobile with MY TAG App
The app facilitates the charter booking process from initial requests through confirmation of departure and online payment.
