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
Aircraft
Cutter Aviation To Put HondaJet on Display
Cutter Aviation has scheduled a series of events in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas to highlight the recently certified aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Shuster: IG Report Underscores Need for ATC Reform
DOT IG releases the latest of a series reports critical of the FAA's ATC practices, saying past reforms are not producing results.
Charter & Fractional
Alerion Aviation Forms Out of JFI Jets, ACP Jets Merger
The recently combined company today rolled out its new identity.
Maintenance and Modifications
328 Support Services Marks 10th Anniversary
The company recently moved into expanded facilities as its employment base has grown to 180 workers supporting a fleet of 200 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Vienna Expands Authorizations
Jet Aviation opened shop in Vienna in September 2014 with plans to expand capabilities to a range of aircraft.
Regulations and Government
GA Industry, Caucus Leaders Take Separate Paths on ATC
GA caucus leaders back reform, GA industry urge caution.
Gama Aviation Climbing To New Heights for Clean Water
Gama Aviation employees to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds to put in new water infrastructure for Kiomboi hospital in Tanzania.
Regulations and Government
FAA Proposes Stage 5 Noise Standards for New Aircraft
The FAA provides a longer compliance timeframe for aircraft weighing less than 121,254 pounds mtow.
Gerald Tobias Flies West
Tobias landed one of the largest military contracts of the time and launched the first privately financed medium-lift commercial helicopter.
Aircraft
Setouchi Sells Small Stake in Quest Aircraft
Quest hopes to leverage relationships of new investor to expand global reach.
Charter & Fractional
TAG Aviation Europe Names Christe CEO
Christe succeeds Christof Spath who stepped down after holding the position for a year.
AOPA Veteran's Day Pledge Raises $1,380 for VAC
AOPA donated 10 percent of new membership and renew fees brought in during between November 11 and 22.
Aircraft
Embraer Deliveries Reach Five-year High Mark
Embraer large jet shipments drove gains in overall business jet shipments in 2015.
Aircraft
Citation Longitude To Be Built Alongside King Airs
The decision to locate final assembly of the Longitude at the East Campus comes as Textron Aviation further integrates Cessna Aircraft with Beechcraft.
Regulations and Government
Shuster Highlights Independent ATC in Campaign Kickoff
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is expected to immediately turn to FAA reauthorization with the March 31 deadline looming.
Regulations and Government
GA Leaders Air Concerns in Washington Town Hall
Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) hosted the meeting that drew nearly two dozen industry leaders and eight other lawmakers.
Aircraft
Quest Appoints Chilean Kodiak Dealer
Quest is beginning to seek Chilean validation for the Kodiak single-turboprop, which already has received 21 approvals in 31 countries.
Airports
House Caucus Calls on FAA To Protect Airports
Caucus members expressed concern by attempts to close facilities or restrict access.
Regulations and Government
Rep. Pompeo Steps Up Opposition to Privatized U.S. ATC
Pompeo voices concerns that a recent draft of U.S. FAA reauthorization legislation would place an unfair funding burden on GA.
Regulations and Government
FAA Bans GA Operations in D.C. for State Of the Union
The restrictions affect waivers for the Flight Restricted Zone as well as those typically authorized to flying into DCA.
Charter & Fractional
ExcelAire Cleared for Cuba
ExcelAire joins a small but growing number of operators that have obtained Cuba service approval as the U.S. government eases travel restrictions.
AOPA Eyes Outreach with New Logo
AOPA calls unveiling of new banding a tiny step in an evolution that has been ongoing for years.
People In Aviation: January 2016
Industry announcements and appointments
Regulations and Government
AIN Blog: The Year In Washington–Much Ado About Nothing
Many of the issues of 2015 are spilling over into the coming year.
Huerta, James To Highlight Milestone WAI Conference
More than $500,000 in scholarships will be awarded, pushing the total scholarships awarded over the past 20 years to more than $10 million.
Charter & Fractional
PJC, Jet Connections Form New Dubai Charter Venture
The new company, X Jets, initially will serve the Middle East market and expand into Africa and India later next year.
Aircraft
Embraer Begins Legacy 450 Deliveries
Initial delivery comes a little less than four months after Embraer secured U.S. approval for the Legacy 450.
Regulations and Government
CBP Returns Seized King Air, but Questions Persist
The CBP seizure raises issues of charter responsibilities.
Garmin Pilot App Receives New Upgrades
Pilots can file flight plans directly with Lockheed Martin Flight Services with new Garmin Pilot app improvements.
Rotorcraft
HAI To Salute Individuals, Organizations for Excellence
The 2016 winners have trained thousands, been involved in marine and mouton rescue missions and developed instrument approaches.
