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
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.
Regulations and Government
GA Orgs Urge Permanent Fix, Better Coordination on 5G
While communications have improved on the 5G spectrum issue, GA leaders see need for permanent solutions and preparations for future technologies.
Regulations and Government
GA Orgs: Workforce, Supply Chain Casting Shadows on GA
GAMA head Pete Bunce noted workforce is down 20 percent at factories and maintenance orgs, while 40 percent turnover and legal is clogging cert efforts.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Service Sees Business Boom in California
Charter broker Air Charter Service looks to add staff as it experiences surge in sales.
Charter & Fractional
ACA Calls for Nominations for Awards Program
The Air Charter Association will honor organizations and individuals in nine categories at a gala event in November.
Report Sees 40% Bizjet Market Growth Through 2030
Reaching a combined total of $41.8 billion in 2030, the new Market to Market report projects a 4.2 percent CAGR over the next eight years.
Argus: Bizav Flight Gains Narrow in North America
Globally, business aviation is still posting fight activity gains but the delta is shrinking in North America where charter flights dipped yoy, Argus says.
Rotorcraft
Aero Asset: Preowned Single-engine Helo Sales Soften
According to Aero Asset's new report on the preowned single-engine rotorcraft market, transactions have dropped 10 percent this year.
White House Selects Denver Airport CEO To Lead FAA
White House FAA pick Phillip Washington has had just a year of direct aviation leadership experience, but a broad transportation management background.
Charter & Fractional
Private Jet Cards Continue To Command Higher Prices
Private Jet Card Comparisons reports hourly jet card prices are now up 28 percent since December 2020 and 6 percent from the first quarter.
Charter & Fractional
Jackson Jet Purchases Swift Aircraft Management
Jackson Jet's acquisition of Swift Aircraft Management follows the former's purchase of the Swift Aviation FBO in January.
