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
Safety
ALPA Urges Caution on Space Launch Integration
A recent space launch caused 563 flight delays and affected a 5,000 sq nm area.
Regulations and Government
Love Field Pilots Group Forms Landing Fee Task Force
The group is hoping to provide consultation on looming GA fees.
Regulations and Government
AOPA: Be Ready for Mexico's 406-MHz ELT Mandate
Mexico's DGAC informed AOPA this month that no further extensions to the 406 MHz ELT would be granted.
Regulations and Government
Bizav Calls for Clarity, Fairness on DAL Landing Fees
The timing of the implementation of the fees is unclear after city and airport officials agreed to examine the fees.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NBAA Requests Guidance on IRS Tax Changes
Association seeks specifics and interpretations on new bonus depreciation and entertainment and commuting expense measures.
Safety, Environment, Reauth Focus of NATA Conference
The conference included a discussion of a dispute within industry over FBO pricing, yet showcased the cohesiveness of industry on many other issues.
FAA Halts Unleaded Avgas Flight Tests in PAFI Program
An evaluation of issues that have cropped up with the two options tested under the PAFI program is pushing back the timeline of the program by a year.
Regulations and Government
Industry Leaders Pushing for Hill Action on FAA Bill
While ATC has been taken off the table, NATA president Marty Hiller expressed doubt that "we'll ever actually kill that dragon."
Argus: Bizav Flights Continue Upward Trend
The 2.2 percent increase in flights in the U.S, Canada, and the Caribbean in May followed 2.6 percent year-over-year increases recorded in recent months.
Regulations and Government
European Parliament Approves Revision of EASA Basic Reg
GAMA praised the effort saying it will pave the way for a changing aviation landscape.
Aircraft
Daher Eyes ISR Market with Latest TBM Configurations
The ISR-configured TBMs will be fitted with underwing hardpoints and electrical connections to accommodate sensors and large-format cameras.
Regulations and Government
GAMA, ADS Appeal to EC For Urgency on Brexit Talks
They warn that aircraft operations could be threatened without resolution of issues surrounding certification and maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream's Support Organization Gets New Name
The newly dubbed Customer Support organization puts focus "squarely where it should be," says the organization's president Derek Zimmerman.
Regulations and Government
Senate Bill Backs Airport Reimbursement for Trump Travel
The provision, similar to that in the House, would set aside up to $3.5 million for losses incurred during certain presidential TFRs.
Regulations and Government
Chao: ATC Proposal Will Come Back
The Transportation Secretary called the proposal to carve the ATC out of the FAA timely and reiterated it would make ATC operations more efficient.
ATC
FAA To Begin Next Round of Remote Tower Ops at JYO
Phase 3a of the program is set to begin June 25 and run from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. for about 30 days, NBAA told members.
Regulations and Government
Senate Panel Approves $17.7B for FAA Budget
The budget total matches that approved by the House Appropriations Committee in May.
TSA's Pekoske and FAA's Bahrami To Keynote NATA Meeting
The annual meeting and conference will cover FAA reauthorization, industry ethics, and workforce shortages, among many other issues.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Increases Engine Support along Florida Gulf
Warren Wiatrek relocated from Duncan's Lincoln, Nebraska facility to Tampa to help fill a gap in need for additional engine services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens Aviation Receives Nod as Jet Aviation Vendor
Stevens Aviation's mobile repair teams will support Jet Aviation Flight Services managed aircraft.
Bizav Veteran John Rahilly Dies at 68
Through NBAA, the family has created a John F. Rahilly Memorial Scholarship for Future A&P Technicians.
Regulations and Government
NBAA, NATA Seek Further IRS Guidance on Management Fees
A recent IRS publication did not appear consistent with a recently passed tax measure on aircraft management fees.
Sino Jet Moves To Expand Bizav Market in Chengdu
Sino Jet will look at opportunities in the region, including the development of FBOs and other facilities to meet the needs of the market.
Regulations and Government
GAMA, AIA Urge Senate Leaders To Act on FAA Bill
The fate of the Senate bill this year is uncertain.
EBACE Looks To the Future as European Market Improves
The number of exhibitors increases, new exhibitors made a strong showing, the static display sold out, and sessions highlighted industry's future.
Honeywell Expands GoDirect Capabilities, Adds Customers
Bombardier added capabilities and struck partnerships to add flight planning, tracking, and weather information capabilities.
Argus Expands TraqPak FBO Analysis Program to Europe
The web-based flight tracking and analytics program is now tied in with Eurocontrol.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Honeywell Ramps Up on Connectivity
With rapid growth in Ka-band satcom for large aircraft, Honeywell is weighing options for smaller aircraft.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 Marks Launch of New Engine Family
The Pearl 15 brings improved efficiency, reduced emissions and noise, and better performance within the same nacelle package as for the BR700 family.
Aircraft
With Longer Legs, Bombardier Flagship Becomes 7500
The new name not only reflects the additional 300-nm range, but falls in line with the newest members of the Global family.
