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
Genav Remains United Against U.S. ATC Privatization
An exemption from user fees fails to convince GA groups from backing Rep. Bill Shuster's Independent ATC proposal.
Regulations and Government
Shuster Unveils Proposal for U.S. ATC Corporation
Part 91 business and general aviation would be exempt from user fees.
Regulations and Government
Reg Changes Ease U.S. Part 135 Operations to Cuba
Changes are among series of restrictions relaxed over past year, but operators must still plan well in advance for trips to Cuba.
Regulations and Government
Capitol Hill Opposition To ATC Plan Mounts
U.S. House appropriations leaders pen a letter similar to their Senate counterparts expressing opposition to an independent ATC organization.
Jeppesen Names Crowley To Succeed Mark Van Tine
Van Tine will retire in June after a 35-year career with the company.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Senate Lawmakers Step Up Opposition to ATC Plan
Battle lines continue to be drawn as House prepares to introduce FAA reauthorization proposal shortly.
People In Aviation: February 2016
Industry announcements and appointments
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation U.S. Centers Expand Capabilities
The expansion of U.S. service center capabilities marks another milestone the integration of all three brands under the Textron Aviation umbrella.
Aircraft
Aernnova Partners on Spike S-512 Supersonic Jet
Aernnova will collaborate on development of structural systems such as the fuselage, wing and vertical tail.
Charter & Fractional
Aerolineas Ejecutivas Adds Three Learjet 75s to Fleet
Deliveries come as company reports finishing up a strong 2015.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Government Eases Certain Air Crew Limits in Cuba
A new rule makes another round of changes in travel restrictions to Cuba, including permitting certain transactions for aircraft crews.
Airports
World Economic Forum Draws 440 Business Aircraft
Traffic was slightly down overall at the four airports that feed into the event, but still approached 1,100 movements.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Adds Cessna Citation Latitude Demo to Fleet
The aircraft will be on display throughout the U.S. ahead of deliveries of fractional-owned Latitudes beginning in June.
Regulations and Government
AIA Appeals To Lawmakers To Preserve NextGen Funding
The association is concerned about challenges that might result from potential ATC organization changes.
Avionics
Honeywell Receives First Global Xpress Approval
U.S. FAA certification on Boeing 757 paves the way for approvals on other aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Acquires Able Engineering
Acquisition will provide a range of new component repair capabilities.
Aircraft
Bizjet Market Conditions Deteriorating, Analyst Finds
The latest UBS Business Jet Market Index has reached its lowest point since late 2009.
Aircraft
K5 Firms Order for ACJ319neo
K5, to take delivery in 2019, must still pick engines and completions center.
Aircraft
Tamarack Aerospace Receives Approval for CJ Winglets
The European approval followed a three-year program involving more than 300 flights.
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.
