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
Euro Jet To Incorporate NATA's Line Training Program
The partnership comes as NATA has made a push to expand its Professional Line Service Training program.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Report Finds Few Mandates for Genav Liability Insurance
The GAO investigated GA liability insurance requirements at behest of lawmakers, who questioned feasibility of imposing federal requirements.
Accidents
NBAA Looks To Address NTSB Recommendation
Safety board turns to association as it questions whether procedural noncompliance is systemic.
Accidents
NTSB Faults Pilot Compliance, Gust Lock in GIV Crash
NTSB is issuing a safety alert on pilot compliance and calling on FAA to mandate modification of the gust lock system on Gulfstream GIVs.
Regulations and Government
As Congress Returns, Little Time Left for FAA Renewal
FAA reauthorization, DOT appropriations headed for short-term extensions with only about a dozen legislative days left in September.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G500 Flights Focus on Flutter
G500 accrues more than 40 hour hours as the modified aircraft returned to sky to test flutter.
Aircraft
Northrop Grumman Eyes Accelerated JStars Timeline
Teamed with Gulfstream and L-3, Northrop Grumman believes its JStars platform could be ready well ahead of current USAF plans.
Aviation Concepts, K-C Aviation Founder Emery Dies
Emery was a pioneer in corporate aircraft completions.
Midcoast Founder John Tucker Dies
Tucker led Midcoast Aviation and Airport Terminal services for 20 years, growing the operations from 17 employees to 1,700.
Regulations and Government
NATA Asks Labor Department To Rethink Overtime Proposal
NATA fears proposal would harm aviation businesses and deter promotions.
Environment
GAMA Questions EPA Emissions Data
The association acknowledges need for endangerment finding but says data used portrays aviation in worst possible light.
Keith Chatten Takes Over at Superior Air Parts
Chatten joined Superior in 2013 after 15 years with Continental Motors.
Safety
Aviation Safety Specialist Jack Piehl Passes Away
Piehl was a founding participant of the Helicopter Safety Advisory Conference and pioneer in aviation safety audits.
Environment
NBAA Urges EPA To Respect Global Emissions Efforts
NBAA stresses EPA should rebuff a push by some environmentalists for a more stringent standard.
Aircraft
Harrods Special Edition Eclipse 550 Promotion Extended
Eclipse distributor Aeris Aviation teamed with Harrods to display a Harrods Special Edition variant, complete with custom paint scheme.
Accidents
Bombardier Challenger Tire Failures Spur Safety Questions
Sage-Popovich chief questions whether a series of tire failures are related to possible manufacturing issue.
People in Aviation: September 2015
Industry announcements and appointments
Charter & Fractional
JFI Jets Adds Cuba Service
JFI Jets launches service as U.S. government slowly eases travel restrictions there.
Charter & Fractional
OneJet Retains LaHood, MIT Scientist for Advisory Team
The former transportation secretary and MIT research scientist are among a number of high-profile officials joining OneJet's advisory team.
Regulations and Government
NBAA: FAA's Small UAS Rule Must Protect Manned Flight
NBAA stresses that the upcoming FAA small UAS rule must clearly state where drones can be flown and seeks an altitude limit of 400 feet agl.
Regulations and Government
EASA on Track for SET-IMC Release in September
EASA likely to review qualifications for single-pilot operations following concerns expressed by European officials.
Aircraft
Nextant's McGeough Takes New Role with Aerion
Aerion continues to fill out its team with seasoned aviation professionals.
Regulations and Government
TSA Misses Deadline for Action On DCA ASO Effort
The industry-based ASAC hopes for an update on activities surrounding recommendation to eliminate "the guy with the gun" requirement when it next meets.
Panorama Flight Service Chief Condreras Dies
Gene Condreras devoted his career to the family business founded by his grandfather in the 1950s.
Aircraft
XTI Looks to 'Crowdfunding' for TriFan 600
The Denver-based company is designing a three-engine vertical-lift business aircraft to provide door-to-door travel.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Details Bizjet Drone Encounters
The FAA released a list of more than 750 drone sightings, including several from business aircraft operators.
FBOs
Fly Arkansas Moves into Former Hawker Facility
Fly Arkansas will occupy about a quarter of the former Hawker Beechcraft facility in Little Rock, with the remainder of the complex still available.
Regulations and Government
FAA Outlines Banned Activities in Upcoming Papal TFRs
FAA lists a number of prohibited activities in Philadelphia during the Papal Visit, but highlights the area will be a no-drone zone.
FBOs
World Fuel To Buy BP Fuel Businesses in Sweden, Denmark
BP agreed to sell its fuel businesses at four airports as a condition for EC approval of its merger with Statoil.
Readying for Operations to Cuba
Interest in flying to Cuba is picking up and the process of getting there is improving, but trade and travel restrictions remain.
