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
FBOs
Jet Aviation Celebrates Newest Addition to FBO Network
The backing of Jet Aviation will strengthen the IAD's facility's appeal to the international market, says long-time GM John Hovis.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Readies Third G600, G500 Shows Endurance
The third G600 is set for flight today, while the G500 recently logged its longest flight at 10 hours and six minutes.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ikhana Wins PMA, Contract for DHC-6 Fuselage 'Re-Life'
Trans Maldivian Airways selected ikhana to "re-life" one of its DHC-6-300 Twin Otters.
Deer Jet Set for 'Dream Journey' to Tahiti
The China based company is planning to develop a number of itineraries to lure a broader customer base aboard its Hong Kong-based BBJ 787.
FAA Clears Path for BasicMed Rollout
The FAA has released the requisite medical exam checklist and link to the AOPA online education course to enable pilots to take advantage of BasicMed.
Aircraft
Quest Adds Kodiak Dealer in Central America
Panama-based Kodiak Central America will represent the Kodiak in Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
Accidents
NTSB Cites Unstabilized Approach in 2014 CL600 Crash
NTSB found the crew decided to land with tailwinds that exceeded the airplane's operating limitations.
Dassault Forms Venture To Fly JAL Pax in Europe, Africa
DFS and JAL will launch JAL Falcon Business Jet Service on May 1 to provide JAL passengers direct options to flights not covered by the JAL network.
Textron Chief: Spot Market Persisting for Bizjets
Textron's chief says there is "no reason" for people to book aircraft far in advance.
Regulations and Government
GAMA Kicks Off Training for New Part 23
A series of sessions are anticipated both in the U.S. and internationally.
Security
ICAO: Cyber Risks Needs To Be Focus of Bizav
ICAO recently rolled out a declaration providing a broad framework for addressing cybersecurity.
Nordam Restructures Repair Facilities Leadership
T. Hastings Siegfried has added the company's UK repair facility to his responsibilities and Phil Marshall is responsible for the Tulsa Repairs Division.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rockwell Collins Complete B/E Aerospace Merger
The $8.6 billion merger creates a company with 30,000 employees, annual revenues of $8 billion and an expansive portfolio of cabin and cockpit offerings.
Traxxall Continues Expansion with New Wichita Office
The office followed the opening of a base in Jacksonville, Florida late last year.
Regulations and Government
Palm Beach Questions FAA Directive on LNA Jet Ban
Palm Beach officials maintain the FAA has not issued a formal directive nor providing supporting data in its safety findings.
Bizav Parts Pioneer Armando Leighton Dies at 58
Leighton founded CRS Jet Spares in his mother's garage with a $2,000 investment.
NBAA Advises Short-terms Delays Ahead in SoCal
The delays are expected to last one to two weeks while controllers phase in nearly three dozen new approach and departure procedures.
Justin Ryan, Charlie Johnson Join Tamarack Aerospace
Ryan formerly was president of BendixKing, while Johnson formerly was president and COO of Cessna.
FBOs
WingsOverAsia Signs Pact with Air BP, RocketRoute
WOA and RocketRoute will highlight their services, while Air BP will support the effort with technical sessions.
FBOs
World Fuel Expands FlyBuys Rewards Program in Asia Pacific
Hawker Pacific and Deer Jet become newest Air Elite Diamond Service locations and will participate in FlyBuys.
Aircraft
Argus: North American Bizjet Flights Increased In March
Part 135 flights involving large jets surged by 22.5 percent in the month, leading the increases across all categories.
Aircraft
China Is BBJ Territory, Says New Boeing Boss Laxton
The BBJ fleet in China has surged by 190 percent in Greater China.
FAA Transforming To Highlight Expertise
Traditional regional and directorate divisions will be replaced by new organizations that focus on areas of expertise.
Airports
China’s Business Aviation Industry Gets Backing from Leaders
Senior CAAC officials cites need to foster development of business and general aviation.
Charter & Fractional
Sino Jet Celebrates Successful First Five Years
The company now operates more than 30 aircraft with bases in Hong Kong and Beijing and ground services branches in a number of other cities.
ABACE Reflects Evolving Bizav in China
“In the U.S., business aviation grew from bottom up. In China it is growing from top down,” said NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen.
People In Aviation
Industry announcements and appointments
Ag Groups Air Fears About Rural Fallout From ATC Reform
The Alliance of Aviation Across America are concerned that rural areas would "stand to lose the most" under ATC reform proposals.
Maintenance and Modifications
Piaggio, Ruag Collaborate on Avanti Landing Gear Upgrade
The companies completed the installation of the Magnaghi landing gear system on a P180 Avanti II.
Regulations and Government
EASA Completes New 'Revolutionary' CS-23
The EASA rule is timed to take effect as the U.S. FAA Part 23 rewrite is set to take effect.
