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
WAI Draws Crowds in Return of a Live Show
Attendees at WAI2022, one of the largest yet, heard stories of trailblazing women, including the first female fixed-wing Afghan Air Force pilot.
Regulations and Government
General Aviation Orgs Mark Passing of Rep. Don Young
Young, a long-time member of the House General Aviation Caucus, was the chamber's oldest and longest serving lawmaker when he died March 18.
Training and Workforce
Advisory Board Calls for Measures To Narrow Aviation's Gender Gap
The Women in Aviation Advisory Board made 55 recommendations on cultural change, recruitment/retention efforts, and data collection to close gender gap.
WAI 2022 Opens with Focus on Workforce
WAI 2022 opened on Thursday with near-record attendance as potential employers look to fill many openings.
Safety
GAMA, IAOPA Launch 2022 General Aviation Europe Survey
GAMA and IOPA are collecting data through the European GA survey that will be shared with EASA for accident and regulatory analysis.
Safety
HAI Offers Safety Manager Cert Path
HAI has teamed with NATA on its Air Transport Safety Manager certification program to offer safety management training.
Gulfstream Digitizing Engineering History
The Savannah, Georgia aircraft manufacturer is converting all records, CAD files, and other documents into machine-readable PDFs.
Rotorcraft
Heli-Expo Returns To Nearly Full Strength
The 2022 Heli-Expo drew 91 percent of attendees and 90 percent of exhibitors that participated in the 2020 event.
Aircraft
RAF Selects Falcon 900LX for BAe 146 Replacement
Two Dassault Falcon 900LX tri-jets will transport UK senior defense and government officials, and occasional members of the Royal family.
Aircraft
RAF Selects Falcon 900LX for BAe 146 Replacement
Two Dassault Falcon 900LX tri-jets will transport UK senior defense and government officials, and occasionally members of the Royal family.
Regulations and Government
Russia Sanctions Spotlight Need for Aircraft Due Diligence
NBAA is stressing that aircraft buyers and sellers need to fully vet transactions to make sure they do not involved sanctioned Russian parties.
Rotorcraft
United Rotorcraft Increases U.S. MRO Footprint
United Rotorcraft added facilities in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, and Mesa, Arizona.
Maintenance and Modifications
Coldstream Selects Heli-One for AS332L/L1 Support
The Coldstream LOI for Heli-One support carries an initial value of $20 million for critical component and engine maintenance.
Aircraft
Hermeus Secures $100 Million for Hypersonic Development
Hermeus's latest round of funding will be used to complete its Quarterhorse remotely piloted hypersonic vehicle.
Donaldson's IBF Turns 20
Donaldson has shipped more than 10,000 intlet barrier filters since their introduction two decades ago.
Rotorcraft
LCI Accepts Its 100th Pratt & Whitney Canada Engine
Taking its 100th P&WC engine, LCI said the engine-maker's turboshafts power several helicopters in its growing fleet.
HAI FRAT Available for Free
HAI, working with NGFT is offering a basic module of a FRAT for free to help operators to better assess flight risks.
EHA Takes European Rotors on a Second Spin
HAI helping to support the European Helicopter Association's European Rotors show scheduled for November as the organizations tighten their partnership.
Rotorcraft
Aero Asset: Supply of Used Helo Twins Shrinks in Q4
Despite a double-digit increase in 2021 sales of preowned twin-engine helicopters, supply shrinks and deal pipeline slows.
Rotorcraft
First Arrival Heralds 'Dallas Comeback' for Heli-Expo
HAI's James Viola, Airbus Helicopters' Romain Trapp, and others kickoff Heli-Expo fly-in with a Super Puma Arrival.
Rotorcraft
IBAC Updates IS-BAO Helo Practices, Moves into RPAS
IBAC adapted certain best practices in its IS-BAO standard to better fit helicopter operations and expanded the breadth of the program to include RPAS.
Rotorcraft
Bell Seeking Icing Approval for 525 for Market Entry
As Bell nears certification of its 525 super-medium twin, the company is working toward approval for flight in icing conditions in parallel.
Environment
Eagle Orgs See Urgency in Finding Unleaded Avgas
AOPA chief Mark Baker and GAMA's Pete Bunce are encouraged by progress made but said there is no silver bullet yet on unleaded avgas.
Rotorcraft
Georgina Hunter-Jones Selected for HAI Comms Award
Georgina Hunter-Jones, who founded "Helicopter Life," has covered the helicopter industry for more than 35 years.
Regulations and Government
FAA Expanding Use of Review Boards for Aircraft Certifications
After forming a Technical Advisory Board for the Boeing Max recertification, the FAA is expanding that approach to projects involving a range of aircraft.
Rotorcraft
Amstat: Preowned Helicopter Sales Outpace 2019, 2020
Single-engine turbine helicopter transactions saw the biggest and most consistent increases in 2021, while multi-engine pricing improved more, Amstat says.
Rotorcraft
HAI Plans Full Return of Heli-Expo in Dallas
The March 7-10 Heli-Expo will include a full exhibitor floor, educational and safety program, and possibly helicopter commuter flights.
HAI Strives for Wider Reach with Safety Programs
HAI is seeing growing interest in its SMS and ASAP programs and is hoping to reach into growing regions and new segments.
People in Aviation
A look at recent changes in leadership roles and job titles across the aviation industry and honoring those who have flown west.
Rotorcraft
HAI Honors Jeffrey Donnell for Maintenance Excellence
Jeffrey Donnell has had a 45-year helicopter maintenance career that has encompassed multiple roles with operators and major mx organizations.
