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
Charter & Fractional
Polls Open for Flexjet/Flight Options Representation
Flexjet and Flight Options pilots will have until December 15 to vote on joined representation from the Teamsters union.
Business Aircraft Flying Strengthens in October
Business aircraft flying in October reached the highest level for that month since 2007.
Delaware Officials Promote Benefits of GA at Rally
GAMA's 14th jobs rally attracted hundreds of attendees in New Castle, Del.
Mayo Aviation Founder Gwen Mayo Dies
Mayo earned a PhD in organic chemistry and was was research chemist before establishing Mayo Aviation in 1978.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Says It Is Moving Quickly on Drone Registry
Recommendations call for registry to apply to small UAS that weigh more than 250 grams and up to 55 pounds.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Adds Challenger 350s to U.S. Fleet
Priester Aviation is operating the aircraft as part of VistaJet's U.S.-based Flight Services Program.
Accidents
NTSB Points to Icing in Citation Crash
The pilot took off with malfunctioning instruments and was then faced with elevated workload as the aircraft entered severe icing conditions.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Creates Ownership Program
Textron Aviation developed ProOwnership program that provides customized operational support and Part 91 aircraft management services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expanding Services Capabilities in Wichita
Rolls-Royce authorization comes as Bombardier shifts more Global work to Wichita.
Avionics
BendixKing, Blackhawk to Offer AeroVue on King Air 200s
Certification work for the AeroVue is expected to begin in early 2016.
Training and Workforce
ERAU Grad Plans ‘Dream Soars’ Round-the-World Solo
Shaesta Waiz is hoping to become the youngest female to travel around the world to promote STEM and women in aviation.
Regulations and Government
Senate Procedure Delays PBOR 2 Vote
The committee vote was put off after concerned were aired about the third-class medical requirements.
Aircraft
Beechcraft Certifies Fusion on King Air 350i
The King Air 350i is the second King Air model to receive FAA approval for the new Rockwell Collins Fusion suite.
Aircraft
New Max Bolstering BBJ Sales
Boeing has taken orders for five BBJ Max jets this year, part of nine on the books.
Avionics
Banyan Selected as FANS Installation Center
Banyan will install Chicago Jet Center FANS-1A+/CPDLC STCs for domestic and international customers.
Avionics
West Star, Universal Offer Early Falcon 50 ADS-B Upgrade Program
West Star is offering discounts and Universal increased exchange values for upgrades ordered this year.
NBAA Bids Farewell to ‘Mr. Airports’
Jeff Gilley is retiring after handling airports issues for NBAA and AOPA for nearly 45 years.
Skytrac Rebrands As Its Scope Expands
New branding reflect the company’s growth into data-management and analysis.
Aviation Search Group Sees Increase in Recruiting
Positions sought ranged from captains to directors of maintenance, aviation and sales.
Avionics
Aspen Teams with L-3 on ADS-B Interface
Aspen Avionics wins FAA approval for an interface that displays ADS-B traffic and weather information from L-3 systems onto the Evolution displays.
Aircraft
JetNet: Bizjet Fleet To Grow by One-third, Retirement Wave Ahead
JetNet forecasts fleet will approach 27,000 by 2024, even with an anticipated retirement of nearly 3,000 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Winglet Technology Readies for Sovereign Winglet Certification Trials
Winglet Technology has confirmed performance improvements and is ready to being fabrication of the first winglet.
Aircraft
One Aviation Builds 550 Orderbook
New Chinese partner Jinggong places order for 20 aircraft, while Ascension Air has entered an open-ended agreement.
Regulations and Government
Bunce: Delays in Reauthorization Create Uncertainty
Bunce urged House and Senate lawmakers to introduce long-term reauthorization bill to prevent further extensions.
Aircraft
HondaJet Poised To Enter Service in December
Honda Aircraft is finishing function and reliability testing this week, the last testing required for certification.
FBOs
KaiserAir’s Santa Rosa FBO Wins DCA Gateway Approval
The facility is the second KaiserAir FBO to gain such recognition.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
EJM Wins Court Case over IRS FET Levies
Court rules IRS failed to provide precise notice of potential tax obligation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Optelity and Hot Spot Now Compatible With SmartSky 4G
According to SmartSky, its 4G LTE-based wireless network is 10 times faster than other air-to-ground networks.
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Eyes Growth in Information Offerings
Rockwell Collins is rolling out several new products to share more aircraft information.
Avionics
Peregrine Expands Aircraft Covered Under TCAS II 7.1 Update
Expansion comes as European mandate for TCAS II Change 7.1 looms on December 20.
