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
Independent ATC Proposal Takes Step Forward in House
House panel approved the comprehensive six-year FAA reauthorization bill after wading through nearly 80 amendments in a more than nine hour session.
Regulations and Government
Bizav Hopeful for Managed-fee Fix Despite SCOTUS Move
Lawmakers in House and Senate have introduced measures to exempt aircraft management fees from the commercial passenger ticket tax.
Airports
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal for HTO Restrictions
NBAA called the Supreme Court decision a "resounding victory for public-use airports nationwide."
Pentastar Aviation's Schmidt Steps In as New NATA Chair
Other board leaders include Jeff Ross, Scott Owens and Guy Hill.
Supreme Court Declines Bombardier Tax Case Review
The decision against a review of the case was highly anticipated, since the Supreme Court rarely accepts tax cases.
Charter & Fractional
Surf Air European Operation Launches in London
Initial operations involves flights between London Luton and Ibiza and Cannes.
Regulations and Government
FAA Bills Address Supersonic, GA Protections, Stage 3
While ATC reform has received the most attention, the House and Senate reauthorization bills cover a range of issues of note to GA.
Regulations and Government
New ATC Reform Proposal Draws Same Fire from Opponents
Genav groups warn that "any structural and governance reforms that require protections for an important sector of users is fundamentally flawed.”
Regulations and Government
Shuster Unveils New ATC Proposal with Fee Exemptions
Tthe changes in this year’s bill represent a series compromise designed to reach some of the most vocal critics.
CNBC Survey: Most People Against ATC Privatization
More than half of people surveyed called “a bad idea the prospect of “shift[ing] control of the U.S. air traffic control system from the …FAA, "
Bizjet Market Mimicking 'Lost Decade,' Analyst Says
Business jet deliveries are anticipated to remain largely flat over the next several years, but still at rates that are double that two decades earlier.
Regulations and Government
House, Senate Bills To Ease GA Airport Funding Access
Companion bills introduced in House and Senate have gained broad support from airports, states and business and general aviation groups.
FBOs
Simon Pryce To Depart BBA Aviation at End of June
Pryce was credited with leading a transformation of BBA Aviation during his 10 years as CEO.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bizav MRO Veteran Skip Madsen Passes Away
Madsen held senior level posts with several large business aviation organizations, including Signature, TechnicAir, Landmark, Jet Aviation and Duncan.
Aircraft
Ontic Continues Rapid Growth Through New Acquisitions
The company expects an announcement shortly on a deal involving Ultra Electronics, while it closes on latest P&WC acquisition at month's end.
House, Senate Gear Up for FAA Bills This Month
Full FAA reauthorization is anticipated to come before committee consideration in both the House and Senate later this month.
Regulations and Government
Presidential TFRs: Attention Shifts to the North
TFRs in Palm Beach created 'dire situation.'
Regulations and Government
Supreme Court To Review Flexjet Tax Case
The case is to come up for debate during a June 22 conference.
Trump Picks Former A4A Exec Elwell as FAA Deputy
Elwell has held senior positions with Airlines for America, American Airlines and Aerospace Industries Association, as well as the FAA.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Airtext Works With 3S To Expand Messaging Availability
The companies are creating a broad AML for the Airtext SMS messaging system.
Aircraft
Bombardier: New Lighter Wing Won't Delay Global 7000
The company is not detailing the changes involved with the wing, but stresses that the only change involves the weight, not aerodynamics.
Noble Steps In as New Head of ATP
ATP parent ParkerGale had recruited Noble to the board last year.
Jack Hammond, Long-time Leader in Aviation Fuels, Dies
Hammond drove market and safety innovations in the aviation fuel sales business.
Retired Senior Coast Guard Officer Picked To Lead TSA
David Pekoske, the White House's selection for TSA chief, was a vice commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, similar to form TSA head Peter Neffenger.
Regulations and Government
Chao Vows To Work with GA To Assuage ATC Reform Fears
Chao also expressed need to work with Congress on protections for rural communities.
Regulations and Government
U.S. House Dems Offer Alternative to Independent ATC
The House plan was introduced as Senate Commerce Committee members expressed skepticism over the White House reform proposal.
Regulations and Government
ATC Reorg Seen As Long Shot, But Bizav Girds for Fight
NATA president Marty Hiller warns that what is going on in the White House and with reauthorization "could change the landscape of general aviation."
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft Adds Canada to HondaJet Approvals
The aircraft also has received certifications in the U.S., Europe and Mexico.
Aircraft
Quest's Float Kodiak To Tour U.S.
The tour comes as the Quest has expanded its international reach.
Aircraft
West Star Celebrates New Landing Gear Shop, 145 Cert
The company acquired the dedication 20,000-sq-ft landing gear facility in February.
