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
U.S. Part 135 Operators Will Need SMS To Fly in Europe
The SMS program must be state recognized.
API Founder Janice K. Barden Dies
Barden was well known within the business aviation community for her contributions over nearly six decades.
Engines
Czech Government OKs Backing for GE Aviation ATP
The formal agreement has not been signed, but the government-approved incentives would include investment in a new $385 million (U.S.) facility.
Embraer Earnings Take Hit from Bribery Probe
Embraer set aside a $200 million provision in anticipation of potential settlement in the nearly six-year-old U.S. government investigation.
CAF Film To Pay Tribute to WASPs
Film is scheduled to debut in 2017-2018 school year.
Pennsylvania Pilot Selected for EAA Young Eagles Award
John Mininger has flown 750 children as part of the EAA Young Eagles program.
Santa Monica Eyes June 2018 Closure Date for SMO
The City Council agreed to consider a resolution during the Aug. 23 meeting that outlines its plans to close the airport.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Moves To Expand Longer-haul Business
NetJets introduced new incentives with price breaks on longer flights for Challenger 350 and Global customers.
ATC
FAA Releases VOR Decommissioning Policy
The policy outlines the criteria and process under which 308 VORs will be decommissioned over next decade.
Former Gulf Oil Chief Pilot Bob Emery Dies
Emery had deep roots in the business aviation industry with his father owning Executive Aircraft Services and brothers co-founding K-C Aviation.
Avionics
EAA, Dynon Build on Partnership with Expanded STC
Announced this spring, the STC now includes the 7-inch EFIS-100 and covers additional Cessna and Piper models.
Flight Resource Unveils New MT 'Ultra' Two-Blade Prop
Taking on the Hartzell Traiblazer, the propeller is being certified for certain Aviation, American Champion and Cessna aircraft.
Environment
EPA Takes Next Step in Regulating Aircraft Emissions
The agency issued findings that aircraft emissions contribute to air pollution that endangers public health and welfare.
Aircraft
Bell 525 Flight-test Program on Hold
Bell suspended the flight test program until it learns more about the cause of the July 6 crash of a flight-test vehicle.
Aircraft
Oil & Gas Woes Seep Into Bell Results
Commercial helicopter deliveries in the second quarter were down by 40 percents, revenues dropped $46 million and profits fell $20 million.
AEA's Newest Guide Details FAA Rebate Program
AEA will distribute thousands of free copies of the guide during EAA AirVenture.
Aircraft
Recently Certified Stemme S12 Arrives at Oshkosh
Stemme is anticipating U.S. FAA approval shortly after receiving EASA type certification in March.
Avionics
L-3 Bringing Lynx Direct to Market with Giveaway
Thirty-six NGT-2000 units will be handed out during Oshkosh.
Aircraft
Textron Jet Deliveries Up, but Pricing Dampens Profits
Textron Aviation’s profits dipped 9 percent despite an increase in business jet deliveries and 6 percent increase in revenues.
Avionics
AEA Incentivizing ADS-B Equipage with $1,000 Awards
AEA will present $1,000 awards to five aircraft owners as it eyes the Jan. 1, 2020 deadline.
Study: Bizav Nearly €100 Billion Industry in Europe
EBAA asked Booz Allen Hamilton to conduct the study to educate politicians and regulators on scope of the industry and its economic impact.
Regulations and Government
GAO To Release Probe on Aviation Fuel Fraud Law
Business aviation advocates believe the decade-old law is costing the aviation trust fund millions in non-commercial aviation fuel tax revenue.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Aviation Wins Cuba Clearance
joins a small but growing number of Part 135 operators authorized to fly commercial flights to the island nationJet Aviation joins
Long-time Corporate Pilot Bart Gault Dies
Known for his expertise in international operations, Gault flew in "some very challenging environments."
Regulations and Government
FAA Extension Targets Number of Safety, Security Issues
Bill, however, saves debate on other issues for more comprehensive bill.
Safety
NTSB Warns of Dangers of Flying with Cataracts
The safety board recommends that the FAA and AOPA educate pilots about safety risks involved with flying with cataracts.
Aircraft
Pilatus Building New Colorado Center To Prep for PC-24
The new facility will consolidate activities and accommodate growth as Pilatus ramps up production of PC-24.
Regulations and Government
Industry Urges FAA To Shelve Proposed IBF Guidance
The FAA held a public meeting in Fort Worth to gather input on its proposed IBF policy guidance.
Regulations and Government
House Panel Approves Management Fee Tax Relief Bill
The bill comes as industry has long awaited more permanent guidance from IRS.
Regulations and Government
Congress Completes Action on FAA Extension
The bill draws praise for third-class aeromedical reform but pushes off action on other key measures such as regulatory reform.
