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
Aviation Orgs Campaign for Increased Weather Info
FAA declined an appeal from 14 organizations to ease access to additional weather observation stations.
People in Aviation: May 2018
Jean-François Delepau was appointed chairman of Sofradir Group, John Own formally becomes president and CEO of Executive AirShare.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Large Used Bizjet Sales Improve in 1Q18, Says Amstat
Used heavy jet prices are strengthening, but the smaller jet market still is seeing weakened prices.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hallmark University Adds GIII to Mx Training Program
Gulfstream is supporting the program with additional tools for the program that align with the manufacturer's maintenance programs.
JSSI: 1Q Business Aircraft Utilization Reaches Decade-long High
Average monthly business aircraft utilization was up 2.9 percent, year-over-year, reaching 27.97 flight hours.
Avionics
Avionics Sales Continue Upward Trend in 2018
The 13 percent first quarter gains follows a 20 percent jump in sales during all of 2017.
East Hampton Eyes Airport Restrictions, Mulls Closure
After being rebuffed by the courts, East Hampton is turning to a formal Part 161 process to impose restrictions at HTO.
After Months of Rancor, FAA Bill Passes With Huge Support
The House on Friday voted 393-13 in favor of a bill that did not include the air traffic control reorganization measure.
Bizjet Sales Up, but Delivery Slide Hits Embraer Q1
Company executives indicated Executive Jets segment would not be part of a Boeing partnership.
Charter & Fractional
Private Jets Increasing Presence in Naples, San Antonio
The company is hiring in both Naples and San Antonio as it seeks to increase its fleets in both locations.
Airports
NBAA Appeals for Enforcement Against HTO Revenue Use
The association joined nearly a dozen local aviation companies in appeal to the FAA to reverse an early decision against enforcement.
Airports
East Hampton Files Complaint, Moves to End Blade Lease
East Hampton is questioning whether Blade is following federal requirements, but also complaining about rise in operations at HTO.
Regulations and Government
Facing GA Backlash, Shuster Drops Advisory Council Measure
The House Rules Committee set the parameters for a vote on FAA reauthorization legislation.
Regulations and Government
House Lawmakers Prep for Vote on FAA Reauthorization
A proposed tax increase on non-commercial jet fuel was shelved.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers To Eye Age-70 Mandate for NetJets
The proposed amendment does not specify NetJets, but is written narrowly so that only NetJets would be affected.
Safety
NTSB Continues Spotlight on Loss of Control
Speaking at an NTSB roundtable, aerobatic champ Patty Wagstaff stressed that a person does not to be a professional pilot to be professional.
Aircraft
HondaJet Debuts in Central Europe
Polish vodka distiller Chopin Vodka took delivery of the first Central Europe-based HondaJet.
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill Poised To Reach Floor Next Week
The Rules Committee is expected to set the parameters for a vote next week, but a last minute managers amendment could dramatically increase jet fuel tax.
Charter & Fractional
Nanshan Jet Adds Ground Services Business
The Yantai-based aviation services provide in addition is seeking to build up its managed fleet, saying business has been booming.
China Market Becoming More Discerning
Liao sees the market picking up–the majority of the 70 aircraft entering Greater China over the past year were added since the fourth quarter.
Aircraft
All Signs of Success at ABACE 2018
Thousands of industry-savvy attendees underscored the maturation of the industry in the region.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ameco, Lufthansa To Look at Maintenance Collaborations
The companies signed an MoU on joint possibilities for maintenance services.
Aircraft
Embraer Showcases Lineage, Legacy 650 To Evolving Market
Perception of business jets in China has gone from that of a luxury to that of a means for efficient travel, Embraer says.
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft Takes Steps to Expand Bizjet Market
Rather than go after every existing market slice, Honda Aircraft is looking at arrangements to introduce the aircraft to new markets.
Regulations and Government
Government Leaders Agree: Blue Skies Ahead for BizAv
The CAA, Shanghai Municipal, and airport authority leaders also expressed support for fostering development of business aviation in China.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Haite Combines Forces in Tianjin
MRO's partnership with Tianjin FBO will provide a "seamless experience" for customers in the region, ExecuJet Haite said.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Bolsters Asia-Pacific Support with ExecuJet
In addition to the new authorized center in Tianjin, Rolls-Royce is rolling out a Business Aviation Availability App.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation China Reps Order 52 Skyhawks
The aircraft will help build up China’s trainer fleets as well as expand on operations in the country.
Maintenance and Modifications
Beijing Capital Helicopter Gets HAI-APS Recognition
Beijing Capital Helicopter is the first helicopter operator in China to receive the recognition.
Regulations and Government
Bolen: Asian Market Maturing, But Challenges Remain
The ABACE exhibitors are reflecting the growth of the industry in the industry, but challenges exist in infrastructure, policies, and workforce.
