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). Lynch graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor of arts in journalism.
Latest from Kerry Lynch
Bombardier Arrives at NBAA Transformed into Pure-play Bizav Company
Strategic financial decisions and a bounce in the business jet market have strengthened the bottom line for Bombardier, CEO Eric Martel said.
New Global Jet Capital CEO Upbeat about Upturn
Vivek Kaushal, who recently became CEO of Global Jet Capital, sees a "long runway" of demand ahead.
Bolen Reflects on 9/11 Anniversary as BACE Returns
The industry adapted and moved forward, showing strength in the aftermath of 9/11, NBAA's Bolen said.
Bolen: NBAA-BACE Is Time To Reconnect, Move Forward
NBAA chief Ed Bolen sees a lot of enthusiasm for reconnecting during this year's NBAA-BACE and says it comes at a pivotal time for the industry.
Bombardier Celebrates 3500 Launch Customer at BACE
Bombardier Challenger 350 owner and Entertainment Technology Partners Les Goldberg is the launch customer for the Challenger 3500.
Embraer Hits $1.2 Billion Jackpot in Vegas
NetJets has signed a deal valued at up to $1.2 billion, including orders and options for 100 Phenom 300Es with deliveries beginning in 2023.
Safety
Landsberg Sees Pitfalls in Applying SMS to Small Ops
NTSB's Landsberg worries that SMS parameters do not scale well for small operations and sees need for "creativity" to make it work.
Bizav Ops Slowed from August but Still Surging
Argus reported that bizav flights approached 300,000 again in North America in September market another near record, even as activity slowed from August.
NATA Fall Event To Tackle Issues Around Demand Uptick
NATA hopes to bring together senior leadership to collaboratively discuss key issues, including those created by surging demand.
Bizjet Ops Continue To Rebound Past 2019 Levels: WingX
Business jet operations continue to show growth, with North American and European flights over the last 10 days up 12 percent from 2019 levels.
Argus Provides ClearView with Global Picture
Argus's new ClearView offering provides a range of global data that industry businesses can break down into "digestible chunks" so they can plan their ops.
Maintenance and Modifications
C&L Adds Legacy 500 Inventory to Growing Parts Store
C&L acquired a Legacy 500 parts inventory from a teardown project, bringing 1,000 line items to the MRO's parts warehouse.
NBAA, Blade Partner To Offer Helo Shuttles During BACE
Helicopter shuttle flights between the Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport will be offered for $99 for NBAA-BACE attendees.
Safety
USAIG Adds Black Swan Crisis Management Benefit Option
Black Swan emergency response planning and crises management services are now available as part of the USAIG Performance Vector suite.
Aircraft
NBAA Returns to Vegas with New Home, Hybrid Approach
Many familiar features will be part of this year's NBAA-BACE but the October 12-14 event also folds in changes, from a new home to hybrid options.
Bombardier Transitions Customer Support Team
As part of a transition for the planned retirement of Andy Nureddin, Bombardier named Anthony Cox v-p of customer support, promoted Jason Schick.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SD Trials Confirm Plane Simple Antenna Performance
The Plane Simple antenna was tested over 16 hours of flight on a G350 that transitioned between three satellites in the Intelsat Network.
Safety
FSF Appeals for Standardized Digital Health Certificate
Concerned by the slow and uneven development of digital health certificates, FSF is urging the industry and regulators to deploy a global, standard tool.
Aircraft
Dassault Highlighting Push to Longer, Larger at BACE
Dassualt is bringing mockups of its recently unveiled 10X and its 6X that is in flight test, as will as a full 8X aircraft, to BACE.
Honda Planning Hybrid eVTOL for Intercity Travel
Honda's newly unveiled eVTOL would be able to travel 249 miles, connecting Cape Cod to New York.
Safety
Argus Develops Customizable FRAT Tool, SafetyLinQ
Designed for a range of operations—from fixed-wing to unmanned—SafetyLinQ enables users to customize their risk assessment and scoring.
People in Aviation
Rachel Barrie has been named CEO of Global Aerospace, David Edwards is CEO of the Royal Aeronautical Society, and Ryan Latham will head Hartzell's AWI-AMI.
Safety Pioneer, Long-time CAN Chair Randall Greene Dies
Randall Green led Safe Flight Instrument Corp. for nearly two decades and devoted years to the Corporate Angel Network.
Regulations and Government
Congress To Vote on Stopgap To Avert U.S. Govt Shutdown
While Congress is anticipated to extend government funding through December 3, larger infrastructure and budget reconciliation bills are in question.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
F/List Unveils Three New Finishes Lines
F/List has added lines of metals, fresco, and glass wood veneer finishes that bring new textures, dimensions, and design options to aircraft cabins.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rosen Begins Taking Orders for OLED Displays
Rosen is taking preorders for its new line of OLED displays, which range from 22 to 55 inches and feature 4K UHD resolution.
NBAA-BACE To Be Carbon Neutral
NBAA has partnered with 4Air to fund carbon offset credits that would make NBAA-BACE carbon neutral.
Aircraft
Azul Conecta Takes Delivery of Two More Caravans
Azula Conecta, the largest Grand Caravan fleet operator in Brazil, took delivery of two more under a recent order for up to 10, including options.
Brown, Bosco Among NAA Distinguished Statesmen Slate
NAA selected seven accomplished individuals across aviation as the 2021 recipients of the 2021 Distinguished Statesmen and Stateswomen of Aviation awards.
Aircraft
Bombardier Global 7500, Challenger 350 Go On Euro Tour
Bombardier's Global 7500 ultra-long-range and Challenger 350 super-midsize business jets are heading to a handful of European countries using SAF.
