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
People In Aviation: April 2016
Industry announcements and appointments
Safety
NTSB Highlights Fly-In Safety in New Alert
The safety alert, one of a series aimed at improving the general aviation accident rate, comes in advance of this year's Sun 'n Fun.
Safety
FAA: Voluntary Safety Measures 'Making Difference'
FAA deputy administrator Mike Whitaker met with general aviation organizations to review collaborative efforts to curb fatal accident rate.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Raises Small UAS Blanket Altitude Limit to 400 Feet
The move doubles the blanket altitude permitted for small unmanned aircraft that are not model aircraft.
Amstat: Pre-Owned Market Stumbled at End of 2015
The number of transactions slowed by inventory crept up in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Environment
FAA Moves To Next Phase of Unleaded Avgas Testing
The agency narrowed field of potential avgas replacements to two fuels out of the four originally selected for testing.
Safety
FSI, 65 Years Old, Adds Master Pilot To Offerings
The recently introduced Master Aviator certification program is among a number of advanced training offerings FSI had added during its 65-year history.
U.S. Bizjet Fleet To Grow 2.5% Annually, FAA Says
FAA once again scaled back general aviation forecast, but sees business jets leading growth.
Regulations and Government
GA Groups Push for Quick Action on Senate FAA Bill
Congress is working to wrap up a short-term extension of FAA operating authority as the more comprehensive Senate bill progresses.
Bizjet Broker Sees Opportunities in India
ArcosJet notes obstacles that have stymied the industry, but said the economy positions the market for growth.
New Pact Secures Geneva as EBACE Home Through 2021
The latest agreement continues EBACE at Geneva International Airport, which has hosted the event since 2001.
Aircraft
Beechcraft Secures EASA Approval for Fusion King Airs
EASA validated the new cockpit and cabin upgrades on the King Air 350i/ER and 250.
Aircraft
Mexico DGAC Gives Nod to HondaJet
Validation paves way for initial deliveries to begin to Mexico in a few weeks.
Regulations and Government
FAA Reauthorization Bill Advances in Senate
The Commerce Committee approved the comprehensive FAA reauthorization bill as a short-term extension is signed off in the House.
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation's U.S. Division Secures EASA TCO Approval
Gama Aviation is one of the first operators to receive the recognition.
Global Jet Capital Rounds Out Leadership Team
A number of new additions come from GE Capital, which recently sold its corporate aircraft leasing and loan book in the Americas to GJC.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Bombardier To Offer SmartSky on In-service Bizjets
The SmartSky will provide speeds and capability 10 times that of most available inflight networks.
Airports
U.S. Appeals Court Hears Arguments Over SMO's Fate
NBAA backed lower court's assertion that the 12-year statute of limitations had long expired over the city of Santa Monica's complaints.
Safety
Single-Pilot Ops, Ground Handling Top NBAA Safety List
Single-Pilot operations, ground-handling join loss of control in flight and runway excursions on NBAA's fourth annual list of Top Safety Focus Areas.
Regulations and Government
House Preps for Second Short-Term FAA Extension
The short-term extension is expected to easily clear both the House and Senate continue to work on a long-term, more comprehensive bill.
UBS Bizjet Market Index Continues To Decline
The latest index, measuring changes in market conditions, has returned to levels tracked in 2008 and 2009.
Regulations and Government
Senate FAA Bill Omits ATC Privatization
Senate Commerce Committee to vote on bill on March 16.
Regulations and Government
FAA Releases Long-Awaited Part 23 Proposal
The proposal, one of the most sweeping rewrites in the agency's history, would reduce the time it takes to bring new technologies to market.
Regulations and Government
Senate To Move on FAA Bill Soon
Senate is believed ready to introduce FAA reauthorization bill without independent ATC proposal.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Names Chong To Head Government Programs
Chong will be responsible for government and special mission sales and marketing, along with international relations and business development.
Leap Year Boosts February Flights In Europe
Business aviation departures increased 2.3 percent and total flight hours were up 4 percent in February.
Regulations and Government
NATA's Hendricks To Leave Association In August
Senior V-Ps, William R. Deere and Timothy R. Obitts will continue to oversee the association’s daily activities.
Rotorcraft
Marenco Brings in First Orders from South Africa
The company received two orders from Saphire Blue and a third from David Gold.
Rotorcraft
Metro Delivers Flying Scientific Lab to Miami University
The Airbus H125 will serve as an observation platform for climate research.
Rotorcraft
MRO Software Firm Opens Singapore Engineering Lab
Air France Industries KLM Engineer and Maintenance is an anchor partner
