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
Safety
NTSB To Decommission TWA Flight 800 Reconstruction
The NTSB is exploring options for its training programs, but it is discontinuing use of its TWA Flight 800 reconstruction use.
Aircraft
Praetor 500 Enters Brazilian Market
Embraer recently marked the first delivery of a Praetor 500 in Brazil.
Regulations and Government
General Aviation/Part 135 Survey Underway at FAA
The FAA's 43rd annual General Aviation Part 135 Activity Survey is used to track key GA safety and economic information.
Foley: 2021 MRO Biz To Remain on Par with 2020
Industry analyst does see some upside later in 2021, but expects MRO business to remain flat with 2020 levels for the time being.
Maintenance and Modifications
QTA Develops Repair for HTF7000 TR Door Corrosion
The QTA HTF7000 repair, which involves reinforcing the thrust reverser doors with graphite doublers, received both FAA and EASA approvals.
Regulations and Government
FAA's Dickson Returns for Another NBAA Town Hall
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson will join NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen in a virtual town hall the association is hosting on March 3.
NATA Pushes for Greater GA Role in Vaccine Distribution
A small but growing number of Part 135 operators have jumped into Covid-19 vaccine distribution efforts but more can and needs to be done, NATA said.
Regulations and Government
NATACS Develops Platform for Covid Testing Reqs
NATA Compliance Services' new CDCCheck System will help operators comply with Covid testing requirements for inbound international flights.
Aircraft
Tech Mahindra Joins Spike Aero's Supersonic Bizjet Team
Tech Mahindra will provide engineering, optimization, and composite expertise to the development of Spike's S-512 Mach 1.6 jet.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G700 Program Reaches 1,100-hour Mark
Gulfstream's new flagship G700 remains on track for market entry in late 2022 with certification flight trials anticipated later this year.
Regulations and Government
House Republicans Worry EASA Changing Cert Approach
House T&I Committee Republican leaders urged U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to ensure that EASA intends to comply with bilateral agreements.
EBAA, NBAA To Host Virtual EBACE Connect in May
To be held May 18-19, when the original in-person EBACE was scheduled, virtual EBACE Connect will have a keynote, info sessions, and press events.
Regulations and Government
NATA Urges Administration Against 'Shackling' Charter
NATA highlighted the safety of flying on charter as it urged the Biden Administration to avoid burdensome regulations such as domestic Covid test mandates.
Aircraft
Embraer Gets Canada OK for Praetor 600, Reports 2020 Results
In addition to Canadian certification for its Praetor 600, Embraer also reported a 35 percent drop in deliveries in 2020.
Secretary Buttigieg Sits in on Aviation Listening Session
NBAA's Bolen, among the participants in an FAA-hosted "Listening Session" with Secretary Buttigieg, highlighted the value bizav brings to the economy.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Aid Set for Biden $1.9T Plan
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee included aid for aerospace manufacturing jobs and airports in its portion of the Biden $1.9T plan.
Aircraft
Bombardier To End Learjet Production, Lay Off Workers
Bombardier saw a slight increase in 2020 bizav revenues but is laying off workers and ending Learjet production as it grapples with its debt load.
Avionics
AEA: Avionics Sales Drop, but Retrofits Soften Landing
Business and general aviation avionics sales marked the lowest total in the past decade, but retrofit sales steadily improved, AEA reported.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Partners with StandardAero in London, Berlin
Under a new agreement, StandardAero will have technicians at Bombardier's London Biggin Hill and Berlin facilities, expanding the scope of capabilities.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Offering Packages for Aircraft Makeover
Gulfstream has assembled basic packages from a Refresh that involves paint and interior work to Custom that includes a new floorplan.
Bolen Sees 'Tailwinds' for Bizav Coming into 2021
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen expressed optimism about the new business aviation travelers, positive economic forecasts, progress on SAF.
Burt Rutan, Charles McGee Receive Top Hoover Honors
AOPA presented its 2020 Bob Hoover awards to Burt Rutan, Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, Lt. Col. Kenyatta Ruffin, and Boris Popov.
Regulations and Government
Orgs Urge Treasury Secretary To Speed Up PSP Payments
Organizations representing smaller carriers urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to expedite PSP payments to the more than 300 operators still waiting.
Aircraft
Aerion, NASA To Jointly Explore High-Mach Speeds
Aerion and NASA have signed a third Space Act Agreement to explore propulsion and thermal management technologies for aircraft operating between Mach 3-5.
Regulations and Government
Rep. Larsen Casts Doubt on Testing for Domestic Travel
House aviation subcommittee chair Rick Larsen expressed reservations about mandating Covid testing before domestic travel and wants further aviation aid.
Regulations and Government
Lawmaker Calls for Carbon Standards, SAF Investment
Rep. Julia Brownley reintroduced her bill to take a multi-pronged approach, including standards and incentives, to foster production and use of SAF.
NBAA Cancels 2021 ABACE, Other First-half Events
The decision to cancel ABACE comes a day after the association announced plans to hold a virtual European event instead of EBACE.
Preowned Bizcraft Transactions See Late-year Boost
Both Asset Insight and Amstat reported surges in transactions in the preowned business aircraft market in 2020, but values remain down.
ATC
FAA Outlines Super Bowl Air Traffic Plan
General aviation and drone operations will face restrictions before, during, and after Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida.
Aircraft
Aerion Selects AS2 Supplier, Lead on Campus Development
Rosen Aviation will develop a new cabin management and technology system for the AS2, while Haskell leads development of Aerion's main campus.
