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
Bizav Leaders Seeing Shortages in Qualified Pilot Pool
Pilots are leaving corporate aviation to return to the airlines.
Safety
FAA Cautions Pilots Against Unauthorized Procedures
Pilots have been flying special instrument procedures without FAA approval or a valid navigation chart.
Aircraft
Quest Kodiaks To Form New Maldives Seaplane Fleet
Quest parent Setouchi Holdings has entered a partnership to launch the new seaplane operation.
Charter & Fractional
Linear Air Eyes Rapid Growth with Amadeus Link
The link into Amadeus could give Linear Air exposure to millions of visitors that use Expedia.
Charter & Fractional
Zetta Jets Positions Sale, Obtains Financing
Existing lessor Scout Aviation II, acting as a stalking horse bidder, has committed up to $8.5 million in financing, subject to court approval.
Safety
NTSB Reaches Out To Industry for Most Wanted List Progress
The NTSB hosted a mid-point check-up of its Most Wanted List, praising collaborative efforts of stakeholders in reducing fatal accident rate.
Airports
NBAA Reiterates Call for Court To Vacate SMO Accord
NBAA and a handful of other petitions argue that FAA failed to comply with federal noise, environmental and Surplus Property Act mandates.
Regulations and Government
Huerta: Aviation on Cusp of 'Next Great Age'
Changes are coming rapidly and industry has new "need for speed," Huerta said.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Set To Expand Biggin Hill Capacity
A new hangar and ramp up of staff will enable the facility to handle twice as many aircraft.
AsBAA Honors Industry Icons, Raises $26,000 for Orbis
Now in its third year, the annual gala has raised a cumulative $100,000 for Orbis.
Rectrix BED Manager Shewokis Dies
In addition to managing Rectrix's facility at Hanscom Field, Shewokis spent 25 years with Signature Flight Support's facility at the airport.
GAMA: Bizjet and Rotorcraft Shipments Rise in 3Q
Fixed-wing billings are down, despite slight increase in shipments, but rotorcraft are showing signs of a turnaround.
European Bizav Traffic Reaches 'Watershed' in October
October marked the 12th straight month of year-over-year increases, the first such sustained period since 2009.
Security
3D Printing Brings Security Risks, Report Finds
Research showed the ability to compromise the design of a product without detection.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star To Team with Colorado on Apprenticeships
Under the Colorado Careerwise initiative, West Star will employ at least five apprentices a year for three years.
Maintenance and Modifications
PJC Selected as Pilatus Satellite Mx Center
PJC will support aircraft throughout the Midwest territory of Pilatus dealer KCAC.
Regulations and Government
Cybersecurity Report Fears 'Dismissive' Approach
ATM systems such as ADS-B and on-board systems such as electronic flight bags have safeguards, but are they enough?
NASA Contracts Boost Aurora's Airliner Research
Aurora, to be acquired by Boeing, is developing aircraft concepts to dramatically improve fuel efficiency of commercial aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Boeing Completes Acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences
Acquisition broadens Boeing's reach into the realm of autonomy, unmanned and electric research.
Security
Report: New Technologies Raise Cyber Threat for Aviation
The Atlantic Council says technologies such as ADS-B and electronic flight bags may be vulnerable to cyber threats.
GAMA Adds Three More Members
The additions bring to GAMA expertise in fuel and oil quantity measurement instruments, flight data-tracking and e-VTOL.
Regulations and Government
Florida Leaders Urge Support for Independent ATC Org
The leaders appeal to a key opponent of the ATC reorganization plan: Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Florida).
Huerta Set To Keynote NATA Roundtable
The event further will tackle the contentious issue of FBO pricing head on.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Completes Vector Buy from Airbus
The combined entity generates $3 billion in annual revenues and employs 6,000 across 42 locations worldwide.
People In Aviation: November 2017
Jim Ziegler takes to role of vice chairman of Greenwich Air Group, Ralph Michielli joins Exclusive/Customer Jet Charters as president.
Safety
Sumwalt Highlights Living Values, Safety Leaders
Sumwalt challenged attendees at Safety Standdown to assess whether they are providing a safety environment that their customers truly deserve.
Safety
Blue Angels 'Boss' Stresses Need for Debrief in Ops
Joining Greg "Boss" Wooldridge in the Bombardier Safety Standdown were the FBI's Amy Grubb and Service Elements' Bob Hobbi.
Safety
Huerta: GA Headed Toward Safest Year
Much work still lies ahead, including in the area of ADS-B installations with as much as one-third of FAA rebate incentives left unclaimed.
BBD Execs: Unprecedented Changes Ahead for Airspace
The executives caution operators to remain alert on the varying global mandates.
Safety
BBD Safety Standdown Promotes 'Intentionally Safe'
Entering its third decade, the Safety Standdown has trained over 9,000 professionals.
