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
Senate Commerce Committee To Consider PBOR 2
The Commerce Committee scheduled a vote on the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 on Nov. 18.
Regulations and Government
House GA Caucus Sets New Record at 274
GA Caucus is one of the largest in the House, giving it a formidable voice on GA issues.
Aircraft
Falcon 8X Completion Work Underway
The Falcon 8X is set for certification and deliveries next year.
Charter & Fractional
Pilot, Mechanic Job Growth Driving New Business for JSFirm
JSFirm has enjoyed double-digit growth since its founding 15 years ago.
Charter & Fractional
Key Air Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The charter and management company is adding airplanes and seeing increases in flying.
Training and Workforce
CAE Looks To Cement Image As Trainer
CAE focuses on market position as training provider as business aviation training industry has filled out over the past decade.
Security
NBAA Honors Jeff Lee with Winant Award
Jeff Lee is being recognized not only for his service to NBAA, but for his safety and education efforts.
GAMA To Hold Next Jobs Rally in Delaware
Dassault Falcon will host the 14th jobs rally at its New Castle facility.
Accidents
NTSB Investigating Hawker 700 Crash in Akron
The aircraft erupted into flames after striking power lines and a building a mile from Runway 25 at Akron Fulton International Airport.
Avionics
Nearly 470 Take Rockwell Collins's Early Retirement Plan
Rockwell Collins offered voluntary separation plan as Global production cuts depress business aviation work.
EAA Makes It Official: Pelton Is CEO
Pelton has guided the association as a volunteer since Rod Hightower stepped down as president and CEO in 2012.
Pre-owned Transactions on Downswing, Analysts Say
Analyst reports find some prices firming and time on market shrinking, but transactions are at their lowest in three years.
Industry Veterans Team To Form Bloomer deVere Dahlfors
Brant Dahlfors is joining forces with Mark Bloomer to establish a business jet transaction consultancy.
U.S. Bank Brings ‘Cardless’ Payment App to Genav
The app will eliminate invoice paperwork for pilots.
Regulations and Government
Bolen: Look at Alternatives to U.S. ATC Privatization
NBAA's Bolen suggests exempting aviation trust fund revenue from sequestration rather than privatizing ATC to ensure FAA funding stream.
Regulations and Government
House Adds Fuel Fraud Study, Protects Ex-Im in Highway Debate
House passed highway bill after adding the fuel fraud measure and rejected amendments designed to thwart Ex-Im renewal.
Regulations and Government
Congress To Consider Aviation Fuel Fraud Measure
Rep. Pompeo's amendment would seek to document the amount of funds diverted from the aviation trust fund.
Aircraft
Bombardier: 'Right Resources' in Place for Global 7000
Bombardier displayed first two flight test vehicles and unveiled new state-of-the-art production process for Global 7000 program.
NBAA Publishes 2016 Forum Dates, Signs Deal with Atlantic
Atlantic Aviation to host Southeast regional forums through 2020 in West Palm, with additional forums planned for Van Nuys, West Palm
Regulations and Government
NBAA Warns of 'Severe Sanctions' in Latest SMO Limits
The City Council voted to impose new restrictions on emissions and limit the type of fuel that can be sold and used.
Regulations and Government
NATA Pushes Capitol Hill for Action on FAA Funding Bill
Lawmakers are hopeful budget deal clears the way for fiscal 2016 appropriations action.
NBAA’s CAM Program Reaches 300
Latitude 33 Aviation captain Jason Herman is the 300th professional to achieve CAM status.
People in Aviation: November 2015
Industry announcements and appointments
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
GA Customs Group Gets Under Way
The initial meeting discussed improving communications, streamlined procedures and consistency
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Back U.S. Budget Deal
Budget deal would avert December shutdown, keeping agencies such as the FAA running, groups say.
Aircraft
Reports: BBD To Receive CSeries Bailout, Shelve Lear 85
Bombardier is believed to be preparing for a $4 billion write down of both the CSeries and Learjet 85 as the Quebec government agrees to help.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
AOPA, NBAA Join UAS Registry Task Force
Task force has until November 20 to recommend a registry framework.
Duncan CEO Takes Over as GAMA Chair
Duncan's Hilkemann becomes chair as GAMA adds new membership category and reaches record number of members.
Regulations and Government
FAA Seeks To 'Shorten Time Frames' on Part 23 Rewrite
The administrator still has no timeline for rule's release, but GAMA is encouraged that proposal is "moving through the system."
