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
OneJet Adds Nashville to Network
The addition of Nashville is part of a growth plan that is expected to continue over the next year.
Regulations and Government
Certification, Safety Remain Reauthorization Focus
While most debate focuses on ATC reform, FAA reauthorization will tackle an array of issues.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Warns Of Criminal Charges As UAS Sightings Spike
The FAA issued a stern warning about unauthorized drones use as the number of pilot sightings have already nearly tripled so far this year.
Accidents
NTSB Points To Carburetor in Harrison Ford Crash
NTSB's probable cause cites engine loss that followed the unseating of the carburetor main metering jet.
Bizav Monthly Usage Rates Continue Rebound
JSSI reports aircraft monthly usage rates have reached 83 percent of peak levels as small cabin aircraft hours improve.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Revenues Climb, but Earnings Stumble in Q2
NetJets results were buoyed by a 62-percent increase in aircraft sales but tempered by aircraft cancellation fees.
Former UAA Executive Director Williamson Dies
Williamson steered the University Aviation Association for 12 years and was a founding board member of Women In Aviation International.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G500 Flight-test Campaign Advances
Gulfstream is preparing the next two G500s for flight, while the first G500 has accumulated 15 hours in five flights.
Accidents
Four Die in Piper Meridian Crash in Adirondack Region
The NTSB is on site at the accident, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Adirondack Regional Airport.
Aircraft
Berkshire Hathaway To Expand Aviation Reach with PCC Buy
The $37.2 billion acquisition is expected to close early next year.
Charter & Fractional
Delta Kicks Off New Private Jet Upgrade Service
First flight transported a couple from Cincinnati to Atlanta aboard a Falcon 2000.
Regulations and Government
NATA Asks Members To Weigh In on Labor Proposal
The proposal would more than double the threshold for workers eligible for mandatory overtime pay.
Training and Workforce
FSI To Build Fusion-Equipped King Air 350 Simulator
The simulator is expected to be ready shortly after certification is planned for the newly upgraded King Air 350.
Argus: July Activity Reaches Highest Level in 3 Years
Fractional turboprop flights lead rebound in July with 25.8 percent jump.
FBOs
Signature Profits Soar as Expansion Continues
Investments are expected to continue at Signature Flight Support in the second half with improved cash flow.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
UAS Authorizations Top 1,000 Mark
The FAA in recent months began expediting approval process.
Regulations and Government
FAA Exploring Possible Privacy Protections for ADS-B
A general aviation working group suggests the ability to regularly change Mode S transponder codes and long term encryption ability.
Regulations and Government
Former Boston Transit Chief Selected for NTSB Vacancy
Beverly Scott would bring a long background of transit administration and safety to her new role, but may face scrutiny on Capitol Hill.
Aircraft
API Gets EASA Ok for BBJ Split Scimitar Winglet
Several installations are in the pipeline for this year on BBJ aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Ex-Im, PBOR 2 Backers Must Return To Drawing Board
Both Ex-Im renewal and the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 were potential measures for the highway bill that has stalled.
Aircraft
Business Jet Transactions Slow In 2015
Pre-owned aircraft are selling faster and some pricing is improving, but fewer transactions are occurring.
People in Aviation: August 2015
Industry announcements and appointments
Accidents
Bin Laden Family Members Reported Killed In Phenom Crash
The Phenom 300 crashed into a parking lot while on approach to Blackbushe Airport, killing all four aboard.
Aircraft
Bombardier Refocusing on CSeries Order Book
CEO Alain Bellemare is optimistic by response during the Paris Air Show and says Bombardier has about a half-dozen new prospects in pipeline.
Aircraft
Global 7000 Faces Two-Year Delay
Bombardier is pushing back entry-into-service date of its flagship Global 7000 as it slows production of its in-production Globals by roughly 30 percent.
Regulations and Government
Bonus Depreciation Advances in U.S. Senate
After last year's last-minute extension, industry groups are hoping Congress acts sooner this year.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Senate To Consider Pilot's Bill of Rights 2
GA groups kick up lobbying campaign in support of amendment as the Air Line Pilots Association objects to the third-class medical provision.
Regulations and Government
Gulfstream Targets Latin America with New Reps
Aerocardal, one of the largest charter and FBOs in Chile, will handle both commercial and government sales for Gulfstream in Chile.
Regulations and Government
Senate Clears Path for Ex-Im Renewal
Sen. Kirk is offering an amendment over strong objections of fellow Republican lawmakers.
Safety
EAA Launches $25,000 Safety Innovation Competition
The annual competition is designed to tackle the general aviation fatal action rate, with a focus this year on loss-of-control.
