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, 2024). Lynch graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor of arts in journalism.
Latest from Kerry Lynch
People In Aviation
Industry announcements and appointments
Aircraft
New Aerospace Technology and Business Aviation
Fly-by-wire, integrated interfaces and more extensive electrification are found on most new jets…automated aircraft could be coming.
Airports
SMO Commission OKs Runway-shortening Recommendation
According to the plan, the currently 5,000-foot runway at SMO would be shortened to 3,500 feet by the end of the year.
JetAviva Moves to Kansas City, Caps Off Record Year
The move follows JetAviva's acquisition of Kansas Aircraft Corporation a year ago.
Maintenance and Modifications
ASTM Releases Aircraft Electronics Tech Standard
The standard addresses the first of a number of competencies that ASTM's aerospace personnel committee is planning to address.
Regulations and Government
FAA Set for Small Funding Boost in Federal Funding Bill
The comprehensive spending package includes an emphasis on the U.S. FAA's certification activities.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Aircraft Lighting Intl Secures PMA for Falcon LEDs
The new lights are estimated to have a 20,000-hour life span.
Aircraft
Embraer Maintains Outlook Despite Bizjet Sales Slide
Company executives see challenging market, but maintaining activity.
Maintenance and Modifications
FlightSafety Tailors New Program for Mx Managers
The program expands upon FlightSafety's suite of professional development programs aimed at maintenance professionals and technicians.
Aircraft
Dassault Has Full Set of London City Approvals with 8X
The approval for LCY operations comes less than seven months since the trijet entered service this past October.
Regulations and Government
ICAO Encourages Bizav Engagement, Flexible Rules
ICAO's Creamer posed a "call for action" for bizav stakeholder involvement and said the agency is willing to work to expand use of more flexible rules.
Safety
FAA Cautions on Commercial-off-the-shelf Checklists
Use of COTS or personal checklists should be meticulously compared with manufacturer checklists, the FAA advises.
Frasca Placing Business Aircraft FTDs in Paris, Japan
Frasca delivered a Cesna Citation Mustang trainer to DV Training in Paris and will hand over an Airbus H125 trainer in October to Aero Asahi in Japan.
FBOs
Jet Aviation Celebrates Newest Addition to FBO Network
The backing of Jet Aviation will strengthen the IAD's facility's appeal to the international market, says long-time GM John Hovis.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Readies Third G600, G500 Shows Endurance
The third G600 is set for flight today, while the G500 recently logged its longest flight at 10 hours and six minutes.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ikhana Wins PMA, Contract for DHC-6 Fuselage 'Re-Life'
Trans Maldivian Airways selected ikhana to "re-life" one of its DHC-6-300 Twin Otters.
Deer Jet Set for 'Dream Journey' to Tahiti
The China based company is planning to develop a number of itineraries to lure a broader customer base aboard its Hong Kong-based BBJ 787.
FAA Clears Path for BasicMed Rollout
The FAA has released the requisite medical exam checklist and link to the AOPA online education course to enable pilots to take advantage of BasicMed.
Aircraft
Quest Adds Kodiak Dealer in Central America
Panama-based Kodiak Central America will represent the Kodiak in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
Accidents
NTSB Cites Unstabilized Approach in 2014 CL600 Crash
NTSB found the crew decided to land with tailwinds that exceeded the airplane's operating limitations.
Dassault Forms Venture To Fly JAL Pax in Europe, Africa
DFS and JAL will launch JAL Falcon Business Jet Service on May 1 to provide JAL passengers direct options to flights not covered by the JAL network.
Textron Chief: Spot Market Persisting for Bizjets
Textron's chief says there is "no reason" for people to book aircraft far in advance.
Regulations and Government
GAMA Kicks Off Training for New Part 23
A series of sessions are anticipated both in the U.S. and internationally.
Security
ICAO: Cyber Risks Needs To Be Focus of Bizav
ICAO recently rolled out a declaration providing a broad framework for addressing cybersecurity.
Nordam Restructures Repair Facilities Leadership
T. Hastings Siegfried has added the company's UK repair facility to his responsibilities and Phil Marshall is responsible for the Tulsa Repairs Division.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rockwell Collins Complete B/E Aerospace Merger
The $8.6 billion merger creates a company with 30,000 employees, annual revenues of $8 billion and an expansive portfolio of cabin and cockpit offerings.
Traxxall Continues Expansion with New Wichita Office
The office followed the opening of a base in Jacksonville, Florida late last year.
Regulations and Government
Palm Beach Questions FAA Directive on LNA Jet Ban
Palm Beach officials maintain the FAA has not issued a formal directive nor providing supporting data in its safety findings.
Bizav Parts Pioneer Armando Leighton Dies at 58
Leighton founded CRS Jet Spares in his mother's garage with a $2,000 investment.
NBAA Advises Short-terms Delays Ahead in SoCal
The delays are expected to last one to two weeks while controllers phase in nearly three dozen new approach and departure procedures.
