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
Regulations and Government
Covid Bill Bringing Key Relief To Aviation Industry, Leaders Say
Wednesday's final passage of the American Rescue Plan is unleashing $26 billion in specific aid for aviation.
EBAA Calls for Cooperation for Ops between EU, UK
EBAA is calling for national authorities to drop the administrative barriers for flights between the UK and EU, warning that operators are flux.
Piaggio Draws Offers from Four Entities
Four of the five organizations invited to bid on Piaggio Aerospace had submitted their offers by the March 5 deadline.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Notches AFAC Approvals in Houston, East Alton
With the recent recertifications of its Houston and East Alton locations, West Star has repair station approvals at four locations from the Mexican AFAC.
Obit: Michael O'Leary, AEA's Longest Serving Chairman
Michael O'Leary, who served as AEA chairman from 2002 to 2009, died at the age of 69 from Covid-19 complications.
Obit: Gary Hodak Spent Decades as Avionics Specialist
Gary Hodak, whose avionics and completions career spanned nearly 40 years, died at 69 from Alzheimer's.
Embraer Founder Ozires Silva Receives Guggenheim Medal
Ozires Silva helped establish Embraer in 1969 to produce a project that ultimately became the Bandeirante regional turboprop twin.
Garmin Autoland Joins Finalists for NAA Collier Trophy
NAA has selected seven finalists for the 2020 Collier Trophy, including the Garmin Autoland systems, as well as the Bell V-280 Valor.
Regulations and Government
NBAA, AOPA Raise Concerns about Intentional GPS Jamming
NBAA and AOPA asked the FAA and DOD to update them on efforts to mitigate the impact of intentional GPS jamming events.
Regulations and Government
Covid Aid Bill To Provide Billions in Aviation Relief
Set for final passage this week, the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan includes $26 billion in aviation-targeted measures and billions in general aid.
Aircraft
FAA Confirms Gulfstream G280 as Stage 5 Compliant
Gulfstream called the G280 Stage 5 acknowledgment important to ensuring continued operational flexibility at noise-sensitive airports.
Aircraft
Dassault Deliveries Drop, but Future Falcon on Target
While Covid-19 is continuing to hamper Falcon deliveries, Dassault Aviation is still progressing on new products with the Future Falcon unveiling coming.
Bombardier Teams with Aston Martin on Design
Bombardier signed a letter of intent with Aston Martin to collaborate on custom design services for its Global and Challenger aircraft.
Aircraft
Bombardier: Global 7500 To Drive Profitability Jump
Bombadier said its Global 7500 has reaching the profitability point with the 50th copy to be delivered shortly.
FAA’s Dickson Highlights Records Rule, AAM Progress
FAA administrator Steve Dickson participated in his second NBAA virtual town hall, providing an update on the PRD rule, AAM, and safety issues.
FutureFlight
USAF Explores LiquidPiston Hybrid Propulsion Options For eVTOL Aircraft
The U.S. Air Force is awarding a $150,000 contract to see if use of a LiquidPiston rotary engine in a hybrid configuration can overcome limitations of current batteries used on eVTOL aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Marks First 15 Years
Constant Aviation began as a single-hangar operation in Cleveland in 15 years ago and now employs 450 people and has 276,655 sq ft of hangar space.
Aircraft
NetJets, FSI Sign MOU for 20 Aerion AS2s, Training
An expansive MOU between Aerion and sister companies NetJets and FlightSafety International includes purchase rights for 20 AS2s and a new training center.
Bizav Leaders Urge Lawmakers To Prepare for Post-pandemic
NBAA's Ed Bolen and GAMA's Pete Bunce highlighted the difficulties facing industry, but told Congress that industry needs to prepare for post-pandemic.
Murray Takes CEO Role at Skyservice
New Skyservice CEO Benjamin Murray will work with his predecessor, Emlyn David, as the services firm looks to expand, particularly in the U.S.
Obit: AOPA's Mike Collins, 59, Passionate GA Advocate
Mike Collins, who died February 25 at the age of 59, served with AOPA since 1994, most recently as technical editor and director of business operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Covid Relief Bill Clears House with Mfg, MRO Support
The House-passed American Rescue Plan includes $3 billion for manufacturing and MRO workers, $15 billion in more PSP, and $8 billion for airports
Safety
Preparing for the Future of SMS
A week-long course hosted by NATA and the U.S. Transportation Safety Institute is designed to give tools to organizations as SMS rules loom.
People in Aviation
Bradley Mims stepped in as FAA deputy administrator, Dr. Susan Northrup as federal air surgeon, and Alexandria Colindres as CEO of The Registry of Aruba.
Airports
General Aviation Airports Facing New, Growing Pressures
The pandemic, a lack of education, and noise issues persist but community involvement is producing victories at general aviation airports, activists agree.
Regulations and Government
GAMA Urges Increased International Cooperation
Political, budgetary and pendemic-related issues are straining international collaboration, but GAMA is hopeful that regulators are committed to it.
Aircraft
Set Jet Joins Launch Customer Base for Aerion AS2
Aerion is expanding its sales effort with the return of Sean McGeough and padding its AS2 order book with the addition of Set Jet as a launch customer.
Environment
SAF on Track for 1B Gallons Annual Production by 2025
As more producers join the fray, production capacity of SAF is poised to take a dramatic jump through 2025 to at least 1 billion gallons annual output.
Aircraft
GAMA: General Aviation Aircraft Shipments Dip in Pandemic Year
Business jets took the biggest hit in 2020, down 20.4 percent to 674, while overall GA fixed-wing deliveries were down 9 percent and billings 14.8 percent.
Environment
Brexit, CORSIA Bringing Aviation ETS Changes in Europe
The UK is now managing its own ETS program while the EU is eying new emissions targets and working to fold in CORSIA.
