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
Trump Shifts Citation X to New Holding for Registration
The aircraft's registry had expired at the end of January.
Avionics
Gulfstream Wins U.S. FAA OK for SVS on GIV-SPs
Gulfstream next is seeking certification of the technology aboard GIVs and GVs
Rodney Wysong Dies at 35
Wysong spent his entire life around avionics shops and hangars with his father Steve Wysong, eventually joining Wysong Enterprises.
Charter & Fractional
Flight Options Preps for Transition To Charter Operations
The company defied union wishes and offered voluntary separation agreements as part of the transformation to a new Skyjet charter brand.
Regulations and Government
Senate Panel Calls for Ban on Funding ATC Privatization
The Senate included a ban in a $16.4 billion fiscal 2017 FAA funding bill.
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft Makes First HondaJet Delivery in Europe
Delivery comes four months after the HondaJet first entered service in the U.S.
Bombardier Reshapes Learjet Sales Team
Mike Fahey now has a singular focus on Learjet sales worldwide while Peter Bromby will handle pre-owned sales.
Training and Workforce
TRU Simulation + Training Eyes Growth With 777X Award
The 777X is among several recent awards the relatively new unit has secured in a competitive training market.
Trump Citation X Registry Comes Under Spotlight
Trump's Citation X expired in January under rules that took effect in 2010 requiring re-registration every three years.
AERObridge Lining Up Relief Assistance in Ecuador
The organization has been seeking volunteers, supplies and aircraft to support relief efforts in the aftermath of the Ecuador earthquakes.
Regulations and Government
Senate Passes FAA Reauthorization
The bill has wide support from general aviation groups for its many provisions, but also for the Senate's decision to leave out ATC privatization.
Charter & Fractional
JetSmarter Expands Shuttle Services to Atlanta
The new service, using a Falcon 2000, is available beginning May 2.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Increases Sales Coverage in Africa
Authorized sales reps Africair and Absolute Aviation now represent the complete Beechcraft and Cessna product lines.
Regulations and Government
Senate Hoping To Wrap Up Consideration of FAA Bill
Debate continued on the bill for two weeks as it became bogged down by the more than 330 amendments filed for possible consideration.
Airports
Preserving General Aviation Airports: A Matter of Money, Land and Politics
General aviation advocates see education as key to preservation.
Charter & Fractional
Union Fires Back on Flexjet/Flight Options Seniority Dispute
The IBT filed a lawsuit alleging the companies are refusing to negotiate with them.
Trip Experts: Health Advisories Complicating Travel to Busy Locations
AsBAA joined trip planning experts in advising on travel to locations hosting high volume events.
Regulations and Government
China Steps Up Monitoring Activity for Zika Virus
Reports to quarantine officials are required when arriving with flu-like symptoms.
Charter & Fractional
Minsheng Signings Helping Young Operators Grow
Minsheng held a signing ceremony covering contracts with three operators.
Aircraft
China Helicopter Market Growth Still Positive
China has tremendous opportunities for grown in the helicopter segment.
A Maturing ABACE Exceeds Expectations
The show has been a venue to grow the industry in the Greater China Region.
Charter & Fractional
HK Bellawings To Manage First Falcon 8X Ordered in China
The aircraft will be the second Falcon to join the HK Bellawings fleet, with a Falcon 7X set to arrive in September.
Aircraft
Dassault Falcon Fleet in China Grows with New 7X Order
China is second largest market for Falcon 7X.
FBOs
Trip Planners Advise Flexibility, Preparation For China Travel
Regulations continue to evolve as Chinese authorities grapple with exponential business aviation growth.
Regulations and Government
Leaders Highlight Role of ABACE in Industry Growth
CAAC official calls general aviation important pillar of civil aviation.
Regulations and Government
ICAO’s Liu Vows To Raise Awareness of Business Aviation
Liu, in one of her first major address before the business aviation community, stresses the industry needs a voice at the table.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Corporate Jets Expands Service Center Network
The company also secured its first contracts for its Ka-band satellite communications system.
Aircraft
EEJ To Celebrate 1,000th Bizjet Delivery
The delivery of the 1,000th jet, which comes 10 years after Embraer Executive Jets was formed, is imminent, the manufacturer says.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation: Help Us Name The Hemisphere
Textron Aviation set up WeChat survey to solicit a Chinese name for newest business jet in development.
Aircraft
Zetta Jet signs for Two More Bombardier Global 6000s
The operator now has firm orders for five Global 6000s.
