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
WingX: Bizjet Ops Surging Ahead in 2022
Business jet ops in the first 10 days of the year are up 26 percent over 2020 levels, right before the pandemic took hold, WingX reported.
Chabbert Outlines Industry Progress in 2021
Despite a gloomy outlook that prevailed in early 2021, the industry saw gains in deliveries, climate initiatives, and global dialog, Chabbert said.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Delivers Refurbed 'Eye-catching Wild' Challenger
An Australian-purchased Bombardier Challenger 604 underwent a transformation at Duncan Aviation's Battle Creek, Michigan facility.
NATA's Waguespack Takes on New Role as EVP
Promoting Ryan Waguespack a little more than three years after he joined the association, NATA credited him with rallying members across a range of issues.
NATA Names DeBerry SVP of Safety, Education
Keith DeBerry brings 45 years of aviation experience, including as head of the FAA Academy, to his new role at NATA as SVP of safety and education.
FSI, NetJets Invest in Columbus Museum, Learning Center
The state of Ohio will match the FSI and NetJets investment as part of the renovation of the original Port Columbus air terminal and tower.
SD, MySky Team Up with VAT IT To Offer Tax Reclamation
Under plans for strategic integration, SD Pro customers will have access to VAT reclamation services with the MySky module.
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety International Acquires Frasca
John Frasca remains at the helm and Frasca International is keeping its name after its acquisition by FlightSafety International.
NBAA Develops Web Resource on 5G Rollout
NBAA developed a web page with detailed information in an attempt to keep its members informed of the rapidly evolving issues surrounding 5G rollout.
Human Trafficking Is Focus of NATACS Webinar
NATA's Compliance Services organization is hosting a webinar on January 12 on the effort to combat human trafficking.
WingX: Bizjet Flights Reached New Records in 2021
Business jets flew 3.3 million flights worldwide in 2021, the most on record as fractional and branded charter surged in the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
Trimec Installs Venue aboard GV
The GV Venue installation builds o Trimec Aviation's array of Gulfstream support and services, the company said.
Pandemic Leads To Third Cancellation of ABACE
NBAA cited pandemic challenges that include ongoing travel restrictions in its decision against holding ABACE in 2022.
Maintenance and Modifications
Industry Asks FAA To Address Mx Info Availability
Fourteen industry organizations are concerned that a lack of availability of ICAs is harming operators and maintainers alike.
Foley: Despite Booming Bizav Market, Stocks Remain Mixed Bag
Traditional bizav companies have seen stock soar, but companies in younger technology-driven markets or start-ups have not seen the same benefits.
GAMA Names Executive Committee Slate
Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Michael Amalfitano is GAMA's 2022 chair and Simcom CEO Eric Hinson is vice-chair.
Bizav Production Poised To Recover by Year-end
All indicators point to "great things" for bizav aircraft productions but uncertainties are temporary full forecast.
Aircraft
Sabca Morocco Plant To Build PC-12 Components in 2022
Sabca and Pilatus struck an agreement to build PC-12 wing, fuselage, and flight controls in Casablanca.
FutureFlight
Report Sees $9.566 Billion Market for Electric Aircraft by 2027
A new report is estimating the electric aircraft market will grow at a 4.6% CAGR, reaching $9.566 billion by 2027.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Delivers its First 787-8 VVIP Completion
Jet Aviation's first Boeing 787-8 VVIP completion came in on-time and under-weight despite the inclusion of a number of complex features.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sherwin-Williams Gives Digital Peek at A/C Color Combos
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings unveiled a web-based Aircraft Color Visualizer that enables customers to view color combinations on aircraft.
Airports
FAA Investigating Avgas Ban, FBO Lease Lapses
Citing industry complaints, the FAA has opened an investigation into California's Santa Clara County over a ban on 100LL and potential lease lapses.
FAA SAFO Advises Operators of Upcoming 5G Restrictions
An FAA SAFO advises the agency is set to release notams covering airspace, airports, and certain procedures that will have 5G restrictions in place.
Gulfstream Names Swift To Succeed Sperry
Roger Sperry is retiring from Gulfstream after 20 years with the company and nearly 50 in business aviation.
Aircraft
Dassault Completes First Round of 6X Cold Soak Trials
Dassault Aviation's 6X performed well as it underwent a series of test sequences in Northern Canada's cold environment.
ACSF Resuming In-person Safety Symposium at ERAU
Following a year's hiatus, ACSF is resuming its in-person Safety Symposium in April, but moving the venue to the Embry-Riddle campus in Florida.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Completes Fusion Upgrade, Refurb on CJ2+
As part of a multi-shop refresh, Duncan upgraded a CJ2+'s avionics to the Pro Line Fusion suite and also provided paint, interior, and airframe work.
CAN Marks 40 Years of Cancer Patient Flights
The Corporate Angel Network launched in 1981 and has since arranged more than 66,000 flights for cancer patients.
Accidents
Gulfstream Progresses Toward G700 Market-entry with SAF
The 7,500-nm Gulfstream G700 has racked up a number of city-pair records and is checking off tests predominantly using SAF.
Billy Nolen To Head FAA's Safety Org
Nolen, who will lead a team of more than 7,600 FAA employees, succeeds Ali Bahrami, who stepped down at the end of June.
