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
XtremeAir Expanding Reach with XA42 Gold, XA22 Trainer
The Gold variant is designed to attract recreational pilots, while the trainer is designed for the next generation of pilots.
Aircraft
Flight Design Developing New 'Modular' Aircraft Family
With two- and four-seat versions, the family will range from ultralight and type-certified models to an electric-powered variant.
Aircraft
Jetcopter Showcases Piston-powered VTOL Mockup
The design was refined to meet anticipated EASA regulations and to provide more horsepower.
Aircraft
Diamond Selects CD-300 Jet-A-burning Engine for DA50
Plans call to bring the aircraft to market next year as the company is scaling up production and growing employment.
ASG: Civil Turbine Helo Fleet Grows Despite O&G Woes
The medevac helicopter fleet has grown strongly while oil & gas fleet growth has been tempered.
Aircraft
Piper Pilot Models Drawing Strong Response
Piper also is seeing growth in European market with a new dealer in France, Flying Smart, and EASA validation of the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics on the M500.
Safety
GA Groups Reopen Survey To Get Picture of GA in Europe
Initial survey results show flight schools and flying clubs log the most flying hours, while 10 percent of aircraft are registered in a different nation.
AutoFlightX Takes Wraps off All-electric Demonstrator
The demonstrator will fly soon, testing systems and concepts that will be used in a cargo and passenger-carrying eVTOL
Avionics
Trig: Latest EASA Standard Simplifies ADS-B Install
A simple installation or configuration of a Trig transponder will make an aircraft ADS-B Out capable, the company says.
Aero Friedrichshafen Draws Record Number of Exhibitors
The 27th event will feature displays from 700 exhibitors from nearly 40 countries.
Aerops Mobile Payment App Expands in Europe
The mobile app is available for 80 airports in Germany, as well as in Austria and Switzerland, with French airports anticipated soon.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Returns To Carlyle Portfolio
StandardAero's value is estimated to have grown eight-fold as revenues reached $3 billion last year.
Collins Aerospace Takes Steps Toward the Next Power Grid
The Grid will tackle issues critical to electrical propulsion, including weight, power density, thermal loss, and high-voltage distribution.
Aircraft
Citi Sees Potential for a Gulfstream G650 Follow-on
Given the backlogs for Bombardier's Global 7500 and Gulfstream's existing products, Citi sees solid market for more bigger aircraft.
Safety
GWBAA Safety Standdown To Look At CPDLC, New Entrants
The 13th Annual Safety Standdown followed the regional association's first open house event that drew 300 attendees and a range of bizjets on display.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier M&O Conference Highlights Service Expansion
Bombardier has opened a new Paris line station and added a Challenger 300 MRT.
ATC
Aireon's Space-based System ADS-B Goes Live
The system is operational and in trial phase over the North Atlantic, where controllers can test reduced in-trail separations.
Citi: After Strong 2018, Preowned Market Quieting
The preowned market is helping the new market as some manufacturers inch up rates, pricing.
BBGA Honors Inflite CEO Penny Stephens
Stephens evolved "a family-run, independent business into a thriving, international-focused concern in MRO and executive aviation handling."
People in Aviation: April 2019
New senior-level appointments are at Airbus Helicopters, ASTM International, Duncan Aviation and Gulfstream.
Airports
Bolen: Fed Funds Protecting Airports from Local Limits
Federal funding is making up less than half of annual airport needs.
Jet Aviation's Paddock To Take Over as President
Jet Aviation SVP Dave Paddock will take over from current president Rob Smith, who is moving to the marine systems unit of parent company General Dynamics.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Global 7500: Another Day, Another Record
The Global 7500 has set three records this month alone, for both speed and distance.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Linx Crosses 100 Million Miles
Half of the miles were accrued in the last five years.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Critical of ODA, Question Training in Max Hearing
Elwell conceded that without ODA, the FAA would require roughly 10,000 more employees and an addition $1.8 billion to cover the costs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Gets PMA Nod for Prizm Lighting, Shades
Approval enables Elliott to sell both products to other Part 145 repair stations.
Regulations and Government
House Panel OKs Bill To Protect FAA in Shutdowns
The T&I Committee also approved a bill requiring a task force review of Notams.
Safety
In Wake of Max Crashes, Congress Steps up FAA Scrutiny
House transportation leaders create a whistleblower page, call for an OIG investigation, and seek a third-party review.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Anchors Down in Chattanooga
Shortly after opening a new expansion, the CHA site is seeing a backlog of work.
Regulations and Government
Bolen, Elwell Team On Call for ADS-B Equipage
The joint letter is meant as a guide to educate operators on compliance.
