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
Charter & Fractional
TAG Aviation Europe Managed Fleet Boosted
Adding 17 clients in Europe marks significant growth for TAG Aviation there.
Maintenance and Modifications
API Sees ‘Marked Increase’ in BizJet Winglet Demand
More than 450 Falcons are equipped with API’s Blended Winglet and several BBJ operators have lined up for the Split Scimitar Winglets.
Charter & Fractional
Jetcraft Business Propels in Middle East
Middle East expected to account for 3 percent of deliveries over next 10 years.
Charter & Fractional
DCAF Grows Managed Fleet With 7X
The addition increases the DCAF managed fleet to five.
People in Aviation: December 2016
Industry announcements and appointments
Aircraft
ACJneo Keeps Up Sale Pace with New Commitment
European company’s re-engined narrowbodies have been selling well as it decides to shelve its own bizjet completions activities in Toulouse.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Greenpoint’s 747-8 Model Makes Middle East Debut
Display features the company’s recently-patented Aeroloft system.
Regulations and Government
AIA Urges Congress To Fully Fund U.S. Government
Lawmakers are expected to consider a simple stopgap measure as they face a December 9 government funding deadline.
ARSA: Future of Overtime Rule in Doubt
ARSA fears uncertainty persists with businesses given the last-minute ruling.
Regulations and Government
Trump Selects Former DOT Deputy Chao To Head Agency
Republican lawmakers call Chao well qualified for post.
UBS: North America Softens Global Bizjet Malaise
North America took 63 percent of the global business jet deliveries in the third quarter.
Safety
NBAA Recognizes Six Members for 50 Years of Safe Flying
The 50 Year Safe Flying Achievement Award recipients were Cargill, Caterpillar, Hess Corporation, Eli Lilly & Company, Red Wing Shoe Company and Corning.
Maintenance and Modifications
AEA Highlights Need for UAS Maintenance, Inspections
Study finds that equipment problems accounted for 65 percent of accidents and incidents.
Regulations and Government
Court Blocks New U.S. Overtime Requirements
AIA praised the finding, saying the U.S. Labor Department overstepped statutory authority.
Freestream Sees Record Sales Pace for 25th Anniversary
The company, which is continuing its expansion with a new Miami office, has completed more than 70 transactions so far this year.
ATC
Shuster Sees Possible Ally in Trump on ATC Reform
Shuster has held discussions with the president-elect on ATC reform and is reaching out to the transition team.
Maintenance and Modifications
NATA Backs FAA Guidance on MRO Compliance
NATA encourages the FAA's effort to encourage more certificate holder involvement with safety assurance systems.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAR Spools Up New Major MRO Facility
The Rockford center, which recently secured U.S. FAA approval, will eventually house 500 workers.
Security
NBAA Sharpens Focus on Security with New Conference
Conference will be held before NBAA Regional Forum in West Palm Beach.
Charter & Fractional
Surf Air Offers Flights to Lufthansa Frequent Fliers
Lufthansa Miles & More members can redeem miles for either round-trip flights or all-you-can-fly subscription in Surf Air's network.
Safety
New NBAA Policy Highlights Importance of Safety Focus
NBAA's Bolen joined chairman Paul Anderson and Safety Committee chairman David Ryan in signing the new Safety Policy during the National Safety Forum.
Safety
AOPA, UND Study Landing Patterns To Combat LOC-I
The organizations are exploring whether use of continuous turning approaches would provide more stable approaches.
Charter & Fractional
Surf Air Eyes Light Jet Fleet Order for European Ops
The company will fly the PC-12 for short hops and likely either an Embraer or Cessna light jet for the longer routes.
Security
NBAA, Neffenger Discuss DCA, Airspace Access
NBAA is hopeful the discussions will keep business aviation issues on track during changeover to new administration.
FAA Asks Supreme Court To Reject Flytenow Appeal
NATA sides with the FAA, saying Flytenow is using "smoke and mirrors" to enable pilots to bypass commercial transportation laws.
ATC
GAO Highlights Transition Issues with ATC Reform
The GAO report finds agreement in favor of user fees among aviation "experts," but a split in opinions from stakeholders.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Increases P&WC Engine Coverage
The completion of the first PW305A engine test at its Fleetlands facility follows the expansion of its authorizations for the PW300 family.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Warns DUI Could Prevent Travel to Canada
Canada includes DUI on list of criminally inadmissible offenses.
Safety
GA Loss of Control Stays on NTSB's 'Most Wanted' List
NTSB kept loss of control on its list of most wanted safety improvements for the third consecutive time.
Safety
FAA Outlines Safety Initiative for Caribbean
The multi-pronged effort is designed to improve airport safety, increase certifications, improve traffic flow and implement ICAO standards.
