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
EAA Legend Tom Poberezny Dies at 75
Poberezny, who died on the opening day of AirVenture, led EAA as president for more than 20 years, steering the creation of the Young Eagles program.
Jefferies: Midsize Bizjets Lead Continued Inventory Drop
Available inventory of preowned business jets are down by 39 percent from a year ago with midsize jets leading the decline.
Aircraft
Trappier: Falcon 10X Staying on Tight Schedule for 2025
Dassault called the schedule for the 10X "tight" but still expects a late-2025 service entry from the 7,500-nm model even with lingering covid concerns.
Supply Chain, Covid Temper Buoyant Business at Dassault
Dassault delivered 14 aircraft and orders jumped to 41, despite cancelations from Russia, the French airframer reported.
Aircraft
Embraer, Collins Explore More Efficient Ice Protection
Embraer and Collins are jointly developing a carbon nanotube electro thermal heating technology that they say is more sustainable and efficient.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ethiopian Signs Pacts with Boeing Global Services
Ethiopian Airlines has signed agreements covering a 787 landing gear exchange program and airplane health management services.
Airlines
P&W Balancing Demand, Supply Chain Constraints
Airbus has been hoping to reach A320 monthly production rates of 75 by 2025 but P&W executives caution that supply chain constrains could delay that.
Environment
Aviation Leaders Call Sustainability an 'Imperative,' SAF the Path
While government and industry leaders agree that SAF is necessary for net zero by 2050, they believe production must ramp up with incentives.
Maintenance and Modifications
Delta TechOps Joins CFM Leap-1B MRO Network
CFM named Delta TechOps its first MRO network provider for the Leap-1B in North America under a branded service agreement.
Aircraft
BBAM Adds to 737-800BCF Fleet with Latest Order
Lessor BBAM has ordered nine more Boeing 737-800BCFs, bringing its total order to 40.
Aircraft
CAE Teams with Piper on Electric Archer STC
Working with Piper, Safran and H55, CAE is developing a supplemental type certificate to electrify Piper's PA-28-181 Archer.
Engines
GE Tests Megawatt-class Hybrid System at High Altitude
The test marks a first for a megawatt class, multi-kilovolt hybrid-electric propulsion system in simulated altitude conditions for a single-aisle aircraft.
Training and Workforce
CAE Develops AAM Mixed-reality Trainer
CAE added Vertical Aerospace to its AAM partnerships and unveiled plans for its 700MXR mixed-reality trainer for that market segment.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Renews Black Hawk Structures Contract with GKN
GKN received a five-year extension of a long term agreement to provide major composite components for the Sikorsky Black Hawk.
Aircraft
Embraer, BAE MoUs Strengthen Ties on C-390, eVTOL
Embraer and BAE have agreed to pursue possibiities for the C-390 in Saudi Arabia and are furthering their collaboration on eVTOL defense applications.
Boeing Arrives with Max Order Boon from Delta, ANA
Delta returned to Boeing with an order for 100 Max 10s and options for 30, while ANA is formalizing an order for 20 Max 8s, options for 10, and two 777-Fs.
Aircraft
Vertical Teams with Babcock on EMS, Cargo VX4 eVTOL Variants
Vertical Aerospace is forming a joint working group with Babcock to explore use of the VX4 eVTOL aircraft in EMS, cargo, and military support operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing Global Services Gets Creative To Tackle Supply Crunch
Boeing Global Services has moved away from the just-in-time approach to parts management to better prepare for supply chain constraints and shortages.
CEM Defense Materials Named as Elite Supplier for Lockheed
Tempe, Arizona composites provider CEM Defense Materials was awarded Lockheed Martin's Elite Supplier Award recognizing quality and on-time performance.
Engines
Pratt Launches Certification Testing for GTF Advantage
Pratt & Whitney unveiled the GTF Advantage engine in December for Airbus's A320neo.
Aircraft
Boeing Sees Orders Ahead, Still Cautious on 737 Output
Boeing is continuing to sort through issues surrounding 737 Max 10 certification but believes it is nearing return of deliveries of the 787 widebody.
Aircraft
Boeing: Market To Demand 41,000 Aircraft Through 2041
Boeing omitted deliveries to Russia in its latest outlook but still sees a market for 41,000 new commercial aircraft worth $7.2 trillion through 2041.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G800 Makes First Intl Flight, Airshow Debut
Gulfstream's G800 flew from the company's headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, to its service center in Farnborough for the airshow.
Elettronica Applies Electromagnetics to Covid Fight
Italian electronic defense specialist Elettronica unveiled a virus-combatting technology that taps into its electromagnetic expertise.
MTU Looks to Advances in Emissions-free Engine Tech
MTU is updating its Clean Air Engine technology agenda during the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow, including details on advanced engines and fuels.
Avionics
Nir-Or Eyes Advance Combat Aircraft for Newest Display
Nir-Or is presenting its newest large area display during the Farnborough Airshow, saying it will improve situational awareness and command and control.
GE Aviation Steps Up Toward Net Zero
GE Aviation's multi-pronged initiative targets a goal of net zero by 2050 and includes partnerships on hydrogen and hybrid-electric technology.
EmbraerX Expands into the Netherlands
EmbraerX is opening a new office by the end of the year at the Aerospace Innovation Hub of the technical university TU Delft Campus in the Netherlands.
Regulations and Government
Baker: BasicMed One of GA's 'Biggest Wins' in 50 Years
Some 73,000 pilots have taken advantage of BasicMed and AOPA's Baker told lawmakers that the data has shown zero safety difference.
Gulfstream Brings Two New Sales Leaders on Board
Bergsch will be regional v-p of sales for Central and Eastern Europe for Gulfstream and Beckstein regional sales v-p for Southern California and Arizona.
