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
Bombardier Captures Sale of 10 Challenger 350s
The order for 10 Challenger 350s from an undisclosed customer marks one of the larger sales of the year, Bombardier said.
FutureFlight
EHang Eyes eVTOL Opportunities in Sightseeing and Express Deliveries
The Chinese eVTOL aircraft developer also has welcomed the country's new standards for express delivery services using unmanned aircraft.
Regulations and Government
FAA Provides 12-Month Check Airman Extension
The FAA departed from its typical practice of shorter-term Covid-related extensions in granting a request for a year-long check airman extension.
Regulations and Government
Covid Relief Bill Includes Carrier Aid, Cert Reform
The massive 5,000-page bill renews payroll support programs for air carriers and in general, funds the FAA in FY'21, and reforms ertification.
Daher's Nicolas Chabbert To Serve as GAMA 2021 Chair
GAMA named Daher's Nicolas Chabbert chairman and Embraer Executive Jets's Michael Amalfitano vice-chair for 2021.
Covid Package To Include Air Carrier Relief, Cert Reform
As part of the sweeping Covid relief/FY'2021 funding package, Congress is expected to add $15 billion for air carrier relief and reform certification.
EBAA Sees 'Clear Second Dive' in Bizav Ops in November
Business aviation operations began falling in late third quarter but dropped notably to 26 percent in Europe, according to EBAA's November Traffic Tracker.
WingX: Lockdowns Take Toll on December Bizav Ops
North America, in particular, is seeing a decline in operations in December while global business aircraft activity is down about 20 percent, WingX says.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo's Avance L3 System Tops 500th Installation
Gogo sees significant growth in installations of its Avance L3 systems in smaller aircraft despite the pandemic.
Argus: Bizav Ops To See Gains After Slow Start in 2021
Business aviation operations will remain down for the first two months of the year and then return to growth after that, Argus forecasts.
Aircraft
Kansas, FAA Agree To Establish Supersonic Test Corridor
The 770-nm corridor would provide a critical testing site for the emerging group of supersonic aircraft.
Argus: Bizav Ops To See Gains After Slow Start in 2021
Business aviation operations will remain down for the first two months of the year and then return to growth after that, Argus forecasts.
Safety
Bizav Groups Worldwide Unite in Illegal Charter Battle
Through the creation of a new Air Charter Safety Alliance, a dozen bizav organizations will work together to raise awareness of illegal charters.
Aircraft
Gulfstream's G600 Enters European Market
Gulfstream handed over a G600 to an undisclosed customer in Europe about six months after it had received EASA approval.
Blade To Go Public Through Experience Acquisition
The acquisition by Experience is anticipated to result in $400 million in gross proceeds that Blade will use to expand markets and increase infrastructure.
Aircraft
With Products Refreshed, Bombardier To Focus on Mx
Eric Martel reiterated that the company is unlikely to introduce a new aircraft in the next five years but said it is well positioned with current lineup.
FutureFlight
Blade Goes Public to Raise Funds to Build eVTOL Urban Air Mobility Fleet
The helicopter operator is planning to expand its network and prepare for eVTOL aircraft operations as it goes public through acquisition by Experience Investment.
Argus: Bizav Ops Continue Declines in November
Business aviation operations were down 16.4 percent year-over-year in November, representing a flattening of recovery, according to Argus.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Builds on Forge Applications
The latest capabilities to Honeywell's Forge flight management platform include enhanced network monitoring and more individualized features.
Security
DFJ Reports Cyberattack Soon After Embraer's Attack
Dassault Falcon Jet has isolated systems to protect them in the wake of the cyberattack that occurred a few weeks after Embraer suffered a cyberattack.
House Passes One-week Funding Extension
The move to fund government agencies through December 18 would avoid a shutdown and provide time for further coronavirus aide negotiations.
FutureFlight
EHang Expands Use of Unmanned Aircraft for Digital Light Shows in Europe
China's EHang reached a distribution agreement with event technology company Concept Solutions to offer AAV-powered digital fireworks through the newly created entity, DronePixel by EHang.
Regulations and Government
FAA Extends Training Relief, but Suggests End in Sight
The FAA's latest exemption extension covers the required use of breathing equipment or an oxygen mask during Part 121 and 135 training.
Aircraft
Daher, Himalaya Pair Kodiak with Land Rover
In a $3 million adventure package, Daher is offering a special-edition Kodiak as part of a package that includes the Himalaya Defender Land Rover.
Aircraft
Aerion AS2 Backlog Tops $6.5B with Avion Pacific Deal
The order, sales, and marketing agreement from Avion Pacific for multiple AS2s opens the Chinese market for the supersonic bizjet.
Bombardier Brings In New CFO, General Counsel
The latest senior executive appointments come as the airframer is transitioning to be a business-aviation-only company.
Chuck Yeager, Pilot Who Broke Sound Barrier, Flies West
Yeager, who died on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, was the first to exceed both the speed of sound and twice the speed of sound.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Orgs, Lawmaker Protest FCC 5G Auction
The FCC is set to kick off the auction of a portion of the spectrum near aviation bands, stirring protests from the aviation community and Capitol Hill.
Safety
FAA Prepared To Move Quickly on Covid Vaccines
Pilots are concerned that Covid vaccines would effect medical status, but the FAA said it would evaluate use as soon as the vaccines gain authorization.
WingX: Thanksgiving Gives Bizav Traffic Bump
November traffic in the latter half of November was stronger than in the first half, according to WingX.
