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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

Maintenance and Modifications

U.S. Government Eases Access for Aircraft Mx in Cuba

ARSA praised change as putting safety in front of politics.
Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Centers Have New Message: Help Wanted

Company hopes to hire more than 200 technicians, engineers and other workers for its Business Aircraft service centers.
Accidents

NTSB Faults Crew 'Mismanagement' in Akron Hawker Crash

NTSB recommended FAA require flight data monitoring programs and safety management systems for all Part 135 operators.
Airports

NBAA, AOPA Urge FAA To Take Quick Action To Save SMO

Bolen, Baker say the FAA needs to halt the city's strangulation strategy at the airport.
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AOPA, GAMA Ask Supreme Court To Hear Case

The associations fear the case could pave the way for juries to set aircraft design standards at the state level.

Flying To Cuba Still Restricted, But Easier

Landing permits were once a ‘hair-raising’ experience, but now exponentially more efficient, operators find.
Aircraft

Piaggio Hands Over First Evo from Villanova d'Albenga

The delivery occurred about a year after Piaggio moved aircraft production from Genoa to the new plant.
Aircraft

Brazil OKs Line of Fusion-equipped King Airs

Beechcraft expects to hand over the first Fusion-equipped King Air, a 250, to a customer in the region imminently.
Airlines

Airlines Must Prove Long-Term Profitability, CEOs Agree

Wall Street remains wary of ability of carriers to ride out turbulent economic times
Regulations and Government

Changes Coming to Capitol Hill, but Same Issues Will Loom

Senate control is up for grabs and key lawmakers are at risk for losing their seats.
Aircraft

FalconEye Gets EASA, FAA OK for 2000S/LXS

Falcon 8X approval is expected to follow shortly.
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NBAA Survey Highlights Small Operator Concerns

Staffing, training and scheduling lead the list of top concerns for day-to-day operations of small flight departments.
Avionics

Astronautics Selects SEA, Aerotec as RoadRunner Dealers

The network marks a first for Astronautics, which typically has worked directly with other manufacturers and governments.

Quest Promotes Eddy to COO to Help Guide Growth

Eddy, formerly senior v-p of operations, brings a background in lean manufacturing to the role.
Environment

ICAO Aviation Emissions Scheme Exempts Most Bizav Ops

Aircraft operators that emit less than 10,000 metric tons of CO2 in international flight and aircraft weighing less than about 12,500 lbs are exempt.
Aircraft

Bombardier Global 7000 Powers On

The power on of the Global 7000's GE Passport engines keeps the aircraft on pace for first flight this year.
Safety

ICAO Honors 'Black Box' Inventor

Warren saw need for aircraft recordings as he looked into mid-air explosions involving the de Havilland Comet.

Sen. Nelson To Receive NBAA Meritorious Service Award

The award, NBAA's highest honor, is recognizing Nelson for his "unwavering support for general aviation over...many years."
Regulations and Government

ARSA Secures Path for New U.S./EASA Requirements

The U.S. FAA has confirmed that an ARSA form (E100) would be acceptable for the U.S./EU Maintenance Annex Guidance Changes 5 and 6.

Survey: Private Flying To Pick Up in 2017

The BJT 2016 Survey found that while 28 percent of the respondents flew less time in the past year, only 9 percent expect to in the next year.
ATC

Mobile Tower To Support Remote Tower Tests at Leesburg

A mobile tower will be based on the ramp of JYO while the remote tower demonstration there continues.
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GA Industry Continues Evolution in Wichita Despite Uncertainty

Wichita was the “center of pain” during downturn.

Whitman Is NBAA's American Spirit Award Winner

Whitman is being recognized for his commitment to helping others throughout the global aviation community.

NBAA To Honor Whyte with Winant Award

Roger Whyte has remained actively involved in the business aviation community since retiring from Cessna in 2010.
Environment

ICAO Action on Aircraft Emissions Anticipated This Week

IBAC's Edwards offers support from bizav community for ICAO action on global market-based measures.

People in Aviation: October 2016

Industry announcements and appointments
Avionics

Rockwell Collins, Stellar Labs Team on Ops Platform

The system will marry Rockwell Collins flight operations information with Stellar’s commercial operating system and bring it to the cloud.
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NAA To Honor Greene, Henne, Lacy and Chabrian

The Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Awards will be presented December 8.
Regulations and Government

Stopgap Funding Bill Averts U.S. Government Shutdown

Congress passed bill without Ex-Im fix.
Regulations and Government

NATA Evolves Under New Management Structure

Hiller expects a roll out of a number of new products and services to support the association's advocacy efforts.
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