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

Regulations and Government

ATC Proposal Could Trigger Sequestration, CRS Finds

The CRS based that determination on theCBO) finding that that the creation of a new ATC organization would add nearly $100 biliion to the federal deficit.
Security

NBAA Advises Operators To Remain Alert for PBI TFRs

At least a half-dozen TFRs were imposed over the Palm Beach region last winter and early spring.
Regulations and Government

U.S., China Take Step Forward in Cert Cooperation

The Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness document follows through on the commitment the FAA and CAAC made in 2005 under a bilateral agreement.

JSSI: Bizav Activity Up in 2017, Nears 2008 Levels

The most recent quarter marked the fifth consecutive year with increases in third-quarter flight activity.
Charter & Fractional

NATA Appeals To FAA To Take On Illegal Charters

Speaking during the FAA GA Safety Summit, NATA's Deere also highlighted the expansion of the ACSF ASAP program to all regions in the lower 48 states.
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Marks 500th Garmin G1000 Install in a King Air

The company delivered its 500th G1000 installation on a Beechcraft King Air to Canadian operator Keewatin Air.
Maintenance and Modifications

Barimo To Become Next ARSA President

Barimo, who will serve a one-year term, brings association knowledge and three decades of aviation experience to his new leadership role on the ARSA board.
Aircraft

Aerion Elevates Barents, Preps To Bring SSBJ To Market

Barents takes a new role as the company works to bring the AS2 to market.

Aero Club To Honor Former FAA Administrator Babbitt

Current FAA Administrator Michael Huerta will be the keynote speaker during the November luncheon, where the award will be presented to Babbitt.
Regulations and Government

AIA Appeals for Congressional Action on Cert Reforms

U.S. manufacturers and suppliers need a stable and well-understood regulatory environment to plan, hire and invest effectively, AIA said.

Corporate Aviation Summit To Highlight Key Issues

The event will discuss regulation, aircraft ownership considerations, on-demand models and management and maintenance, among other topics.
Aircraft

Deliveries Slow for Embraer Executive Jets

Third-quarter deliveries were off by 20 percent and are down 15 units for the year.

Stangarone Joins Forces with CommCore

The allinance leverages CommCore’s crisis communications and coaching expertise and Stangarone’s background in the aviation and aerospace sectors.
Regulations and Government

Congress Said To Mull Age 65 Extension to Part 91K/135

A limited extension, believed to have been discussed, would primarily affect NetJets.

NBAA Promises to Fight On in Spite of Latest SMO Ruling

NBAA is advising members though to prepare for closures as the runway-shortening project begins this month.
Regulations and Government

Congress Buys Six More Months while ATC Debate Roils On

NATA president Martin Hiller warns against "airline-ization" of the ATC system.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Airmotive, H+S Offer Cost-Certainty Programs

In addition to supporting P&WC's flat-rate program, Dallas Airmotive has created a three-tier Price CAP Promise service program..
Airports

Court Lifts SMO TRO, Clearing Way for Runway Shortening

Court found that hearing was not required for runway shortening project and disputed safety concerns, citing Santa Monica safety expert.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Wins 11-aircraft Order from Norway

The order calls for the first medevac-configured Latitude and 10 King Air 250s.
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Forecast pitfalls: Prognosticators Adapt To Evolving Times

Unit delivery forecasts have been predictably over-optimistic, but billings estimates have been surprisingly conservative.

Bombardier Contract Wins 92 Percent Approval in Wichita

The contract covers 455 workers at Bombardier's Wichita site.
Regulations and Government

Huerta: Collaboration Key in Reauthorization

Huerta gave his last speech as FAA administrator before an NBAA audience.

Tamarack Thinks Big With New Commercial Demonstrator

The company has obtained patents on several new features, including the ability for the winglet to toe in and out, and combined them in a new demonstrator.
Maintenance and Modifications

Tamarack Adding Citation 560XL Series to Winglet Applications

Tamarack turns to 560XL as it closes in on STCs for the CJ2/3 families.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Expanding Apps for 1Call

The 1Call center is picking up customers and helping provide visibility for Textron Aviation on better distribution of mobile teams and other resources.
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Airports

Federal Judge Grants TRO To Halt SMO Runway Shortening

The judge believes the case against Santa Monica would likely prevail in court.
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Longitude Flies Quietly, Inside and Out

The cabin reaches industry lows of mid- to low 60 dbas.
Aircraft

BBJ Enjoys Banner Year for Sales

The unit has brought in sales for 14 aircraft since last NBAA that have crossed the company's VIP product line.
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation's Hemisphere Order Book Officially Opens

The company is opening the orderbook as the program finishes up a series of wind tunnel testing and moves into next development phase.
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Aircraft

Citation Latitude Becomes Billion-dollar Business

Textron Aviation is set to hand over S/N 104 this quarter and had delivered 81 Latitudes through June.
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