Kerry Lynch stepped into the role of editor of the&nbsp;Aviation International News&nbsp;monthly magazine in May 2022 after serving with&nbsp;AIN&nbsp;for eight years. She joined&nbsp;AIN&nbsp;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&nbsp;HAI Convention News. Lynch previously spent 25 years with Aviation Week. During her time there, she reported for and later steered&nbsp;The Weekly of Business Aviation, oversaw business aviation content on the&nbsp;Aviation Week Intelligence Network, served on the&nbsp;Show News&nbsp;staff, and held roles as the Washington columnist for&nbsp;Business &amp; Commercial Aviation&nbsp;and&nbsp;Overhaul &amp; Maintenance&nbsp;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, 2024). Lynch graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor of arts in journalism.

Editor, AIN monthly magazine

Kerry Lynch

King Aerospace is in the final throes of preparation for the May 1 opening of its expanded<a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-02-14/king-aerospace-expanding-operations-arkansas">&nbsp;MRO facilities</a> at Northwest Arkansas Airport, including the recent completion of testing of the fire-suppression system.
The KACC ARK facility will provide nearly 195,000 sq ft of hangar, engineering, shop, and office space that will accommodate upgrades, maintenance, VIP interior refurbishment, and special mission modifications. Capable of holding multiple widebody aircraft including up to the size of the Boeing 777, the hangars are equipped with LED lighting, technologies for tooling and parts scanning, and advanced, hardy exhaust systems.
In addition, the hangars are fitted with upgraded fire detection provisions using a triple infrared/ultraviolet optical flame detector system that can confirm and respond to the presence of a hydrocarbon-based flame at a long distance. The infrared and ultraviolet sensors work together to detect the heat and UV radiation from hydrocarbon fires. When a fire is verified, the system releases overhead foam water and oscillating monitors. It is designed with a “triple-spectrum design” to guard against false alarms and can be shut off remotely.
Northwest Arkansas-based&nbsp;fire detection and&nbsp;monitoring company Complex Technologies installed the purpose-built, flame-detection systems for early warning. Freedom Fire Pro, a local fire protection service provider,&nbsp;on March 30 tested the system to ensure it meets or exceeds the quick detection, control, and fire extinguishment objectives.
“This system has twice the required coverage, providing double the protection and quicker response,” says Greg Watson, King Aerospace chief operating officer.
In addition, the facility has also undergone a Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) audit to ensure it&nbsp;meets quality assurance for the mission-critical aircraft work and is transitioning to furnishing the spaces, setting up the shops, and applying finishing touches such as hanging flags and signage, King Aerospace said.
“The teamwork and dedication displayed through these complex preparation efforts have been truly inspiring,” Steve Sawyer, general manager of operations, said. “Everyone associated with airfield operations and the local community have welcomed King Aerospace as family.”

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

King Aerospace Preps for Opening of Arkansas Expansion

In advance of its May 1 opening, King Aerospace completed fire suppression testing of an advanced fire-suppression system at its Arkansas MRO facility.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

The Dubai International Airport facility already supports the PC-12

Pilatus Adds Jet Aviation Dubai As PC-24 Service Center

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

New EASA AOC gives easier access to the European Union

Gama Aviation Adds Maltese AOC and Mobile Service Team

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

More In Maintenance and Modifications

Pilatus Adds Jet Aviation Dubai As PC-24 Service Center

The Dubai International Airport facility already supports the PC-12

Gama Aviation Adds Maltese AOC and Mobile Service Team

New EASA AOC gives easier access to the European Union

UAE Approves Aero-Dienst as Maintenance Organization

CAR 145 certificate issue helps German MRO expand support for Gulf region operators

Comlux Opens Dubai Maintenance and Service Center

New facility spans 20,000 sq m at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub

ExecuJet Signs MOU for Local Paint Services at Satys

Middle East business aircraft operators won't have to fly to Europe for paint

Ronaldo is Thrilled with Happy Design Studio Jet Livery

Many private aircraft owners prefer to show off their distinct liveries

Aero-Dienst, AeroSource Team Up on MRO Growth in India

Partnership will seek to provide more support to growing fleet of business aircraft

Bombardier's Booming Aftermarket Segment Keeps Expanding

Business jet maker aims to have customers "bring their aircraft home" for servicing

AIN Products

SUBSCRIPTIONS

RESOURCES

ABOUT AIN