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
Rotorcraft
JSfirm Survey Reveals Most Companies Plan To Hire in 2016
More than three-quarters of respondents expected moderate to significant growth this year.
Avionics
Flightcell Selects Aspen Connected Gateway System for Airborne Connectivity
A proprietary version of Aspen’s CG-100 will be paired with Flightcell’s DZMx to provide airborne connectivity.
Safety
Tour Operators Mark 20th Anniversary of TOPS
TOPS was incorporated in January 1996 as tour operators hoped to improve safety and change public perception.
Regulations and Government
Congress Puts Brakes on U.S. ATC Privatization Proposal
Short-term extension becomes more likely after ATC proposal generates substantial opposition.
Aspen Avionics Meet and Greet with Aerobatic Pilot Chuck Aaron
Aaron was the only pilot licensed by the FAA to perform aerobatics in a helicopter in the U.S.
Engines
P&WC Takes On Busy R&D Agenda for Upgrades, New Engines
The engine-maker provides sneak peak at long-term vision for new common core engine.
Rotorcraft
MDHI Secures Launch Customer for 530G
Malaysian Army Aviation will take delivery of the new variant beginning later this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Airmotive, H+S Expands To Cover 65 Percent of Rotorcraft Fleets
The expansion has involved a $40 million investment in new capabilities, facilities and cross training.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Progresses on Spectrum of Autonomous Technologies
The company is prepping its third optionally piloted aircraft as it eyes possible technology transfers into service.
Rotorcraft
Metro Aviation Adds Customer Support, Safety Veterans to Team
Ed Stockhausen will serve as director of safety, while Becky Ross becomes the company’s second director of transport business services.
Regulations and Government
Links between Shuster, Staff, A4A Come Under Spotlight
The ongoing relationships between Shuster and the chief airline lobbying organization are questioned again following a trip to Miami Beach.
Regulations and Government
DOT Chief's Response to Privatized ATC Proposal Pending
The Transportation Secretary has neither endorsed or opposed the House ATC proposal, but did say the FAA should be given more flexibilities.
Regulations and Government
European Regulators Move Forward on Commercial SET-IMC
The commercial SET-IMC proposal won endorsement from key nations during the EASA Committee meeting.
Charter & Fractional
Optimism for Further Easing of Cuba Limits
The re-establishment of scheduled service between the U.S. and Cuba signals possible further easing of travel restrictions.
Aircraft
UBS: Pre-owned Business Jet Inventories Inching Up
The number of younger used aircraft for sale is still well below peak, but those in the six- to 10-year age range are at an all-time high.
Aircraft
Cessna Obtains EASA Approval for Latitude
The Latitude also holds authorization for operations at La Mole Airport in St. Tropez, France.
NBAA: Zika Concerns Prompting Insecticide Requirements
Some countries are requiring insecticide treatment for business aircraft arrivals, particularly from locations affected by virus.
Global Jet Capital Plans International Expansion
The company, which recently built up its Americas portfolio, is planning to add 13 professionals to tap into a $7.25 billion international market.
Regulations and Government
House OKs Limits to Veterans' Flight Training Benefits
General aviation groups are working to convince lawmakers to scrap efforts to limit the benefits to $20,235.
Aircraft
Bizjet Broker Sees Market Boost from South East Asia
Issues in China and India will blunt delivery performance.
Regulations and Government
ATC Privatization Advances in House
The committee approved the bill largely along party lines after wading through 75 amendments.
Regulations and Government
House Panel Begins Consideration of Private ATC
Numerous groups weigh in opposition as the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee debated the FAA reauthorization bill.
Regulations and Government
NASA Moving Forward on X-Planes Development Project
NASA is requesting a 24-percent bump in its aeronautics research budget that would fund both supersonic and subsonic X-Planes.
Charter & Fractional
BACA Members Operate 147,000 Flights
The Baltic Air Charter Association commissioned a study of its membership, finding two-thirds of its 220 members operate 719 aircraft.
Aircraft
Bizjet Deliveries Inch Up, but GAMA Billings Dampened Last Year
The mixed results come as piston and turboprop deliveries slump, but new light and mid-size jets enter service.
Regulations and Government
ATC Reorg, New User Fees Left Out of White House Budget
While the White House does not seek new aviation user fees, it does renew call for lengthened depreciation schedules for business aircraft.
Environment
Bizav Groups Back ICAO-recommended CO2 Standard
The standard applies to all but the smallest business jets.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers To Debate ATC Plan While GA Opposition Grows
The House T&I Committee will hold a hearing on the ATC plan on February 10 with consideration possibly following the next day.
Regulations and Government
NBAA, Friends of East Hampton Urge Curfew Repeal
NBAA and the Friends of the East Hampton Airport file a brief with the U.S. Appeals Court, arguing lower court erred in upholding curfews.
