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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Focus Remains on Coronavirus Aid, Relief
Coronavirus relief and aid remains a top priority for NBAA, officials said at a Legislative and Regulatory Hot Topics session during NBAA-VBACE.
Collins Expands Reach into Emerging Supersonic Programs
In a little more than a year, Collins has announced participation or increased participation in the Lockheed Martin X-59, Aerion AS2, and Boom Overture.
Safety
IBAC Builds on IS-BAO with Progressive Stage 3
IBAC's new IS-BAO PS3 program enables operators to advance their Stage 3 safety system, share data, mentor, and share best practices with others.
Netflix Book Author Meyer Highlights 'No Rules' Culture
The Day 2 NBAA-VBACE Keynote, Erin Meyer, explains lessons learned from Netflix and how "no rules rules" can encourage flexibility, innovation.
Charter & Fractional
PrivateFly Rolls Out Winter Routes for 'City Pairs'
PrivateFly has developed specific fixed-price charter routes between London and various winter escapes.
Charter & Fractional
Silver Air Adds Phenom to Fleet
Silver Air is increasing its charter fleet as new customers turn to private flying.
Aircraft
Airbus Corporate Jets Marks Strong Year
Airbus Corporate Jets has sold 13 aircraft and delivered four thus far in 2020, results helped propelled by the new ACJ TwoTwenty.
Safety
Motive Learning Offering Covid-19 Compliance Training
Motive Learning, participating in its first NBAA convention as an exhibitor, has bundled the Covid-19 training program with its other training modules.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Adds Third Installation Site in South Carolina
The company's "Transformation Center" opens as demand for winglet installations is increasing.
Collins Brings New Materials for Interior Veneers
Collins Aerospace's new PrecisionPlank lumber alternative can be accurately color-matched and better sized for business jet wood veneers.
