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
Aircraft
Embraer To Resume Certain Operations
Embraer is recalling workers in areas such as manufacturing, customer support, and maintenance, while others will remain on paid leave through mid-April.
Regulations and Government
FAA To Hold Off Enforcements for Expiring Medicals
In another exemption, FAA is holding off on enforcement actions for pilots facing expiring medicals through June 30, but HAI warns to check with insurers.
Regulations and Government
Congress Clears Rescue Bill with Billions for Aviation
The $2 trillion CARES act includes billions in grants and loans for aviation directly and then billions more for businesses in general.
UTC, Raytheon Tie-up Gets Conditional DOJ Approval
DOJ approval is contingent upon sales of Raytheon’s military airborne radios business, as well as UTC’s GPS and optical systems businesses.
Aircraft
Enhanced Phenom 300E Wins Certification Trifecta
Brazil's ANAC, the U.S. FAA, and EASA have all approved the enhanced Phenom 300E that includes upgraded engines, avionics, and interior features.
Regulations and Government
FAA Provides Relief from Part 135 Currency Mandates
The agency issued four temporary exemptions from certain training deadlines and protective breathing requirements for Parts 135 and 119.
Embraer Bizjet Sales Surge in 2019, Deliveries Continue
Embraer Executive Jets revenues jumped 26.5 percent last year, but the company is withholding guidance for 2020 as it faces uncertainty surrounding Covid.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Relief Bill Sets Aside Billions for Aviation Industry
The Senate unanimously passed the CARES act, which would provide billions in grants and loans to aviation entities and airports.
Regulations and Government
Watchdog: FAA Registry Open to Fraud, Abuse
The Government Accountability Office found the FAA's self-verification system has made it vulnerable to criminal activity.
Safety
IBAC Offers Remote Auditing, Workshops for IS-BAO
IBAC's online workshops and temporary remote auditing options have been developed as a means to comply with IS-BAO and IS-BAH registration.
Maintenance and Modifications
DC Aviation Deal Expands Comlux Mx Support in Europe
Under an agreement, DC Aviation Group will perform line maintenance and warranty work for Comlux customers in Europe and the CIS.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Sees Big Demand for MicroShield Applications
MRO provider Constant Aviation and its authorized partners have applied the MicroShield 360 treatment to 250 aircraft since March 9.
Embraer Sends Brazilian Workers Home
Embraer, which gave paid leave to certain workers in Brazil through March 31, said it is analyzing further steps both in and out of Brazil.
Regulations and Government
Genav Steps Up Push for Assistance in Relief Bills
GA groups are stressing need for small airport assistance, excise tax relief, airspace access, and other help as Congress debates stimulus package.
Stevens Aerospace's Randy Smith Dies
Randy Smith, who died at the age of 54, was one of Stevens Aerospace's "most beloved and tenured employees," the company said.
Kevin Ducksbury To Chair Air Charter Association
Ducksbury, who joined The Air Charter Association's board in 2018 as is the next chairman, hopes to hel expand the organization's footprint and outreach.
Training and Workforce
CAE Issuing Temp Layoffs, Cutting Salaries
CAE executives, expecting the Covid-19 crises to last for some time, are taking a series of measures to prepare, from layoffs to lower investments.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Opting To Ferry Pilots Aboard Own Fleet
Under its Project Lift initiative, Flexjet will shuttle pilots from one of seven hub locations to their flight assignment destination.
Airports
ATC Disruptions Grow Amid Positive Covid-19 Tests
The FAA has now had to close towers in New York, Chicago and Las Vegas after positive tests were found among technicians.
WWII Air Commemoration Pushes Back to September
In the works for the past few years, the World War II commemoration, including a flyover of 100 warbirds, is now to take place in late September.
Regulations and Government
AOPA Urges FAA To Provide Flexibility during Outbreak
In a letter to the FAA, AOPA said it was receiving numerous calls from members on how to stay current and meet other necessary deadlines.
Safety
EASA Bulletin Warns of ELT Battery Fire Hazards
The EASA safety information bulletin advises to guard against the spread of fire that could come from certain ELT batteries.
FAA Shutters MDW Tower after Positive Covid Tests
NATCA asked the FAA to close and clean the MDW tower after several technicians had tested positive for Covid-19. Chicago Tracon is handling MDW traffic.
Maintenance and Modifications
Beechcraft Starship Gets ADS-B In/Out
Aerospace Quality Research and Development engineered and developed the ADS-B installation package for the Starship.
Maintenance and Modifications
PrimeFlight Builds on GSE Business with ProFlo Buy
PrimeFlight Aviation Services' acquisition of aircraft refueling equipment supplier ProFlo follows its purchase of GSE specialist Global Aviation Services.
WingX: Covid-19 Dampening Bizav Flights in Europe
FWingX's latest Business Aviation Monitor found business aviation flights dipped in February in Europe, marking a turnaround from January gains.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Integrates Flight Management with Forge
Evolving from GoDirect, Honeywell's Forge platform l provide operators with a holistic approach to mission management from connectivity to flight ops.
Sun 'n' Fun Pushes Back Annual Event by One Month
The annual light general aviation show, for now, is scheduled to be held May 5-10 in Lakeland, Florida.
Safety
GE Aviation Integrates C-FOQA with Vector SMS
The collaboration streamlines the ability for operators to integrate flight-data information into their SMS programs.
NBAA, EBAA Shelve EBACE for 2020
The convention was the latest of numerous aviation events that have been canceled in recent weeks in response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
