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
Airlines
Global Leaders Fear Toll of Economic Duress on Aviation Safety
At the recent Flight Safety Foundation's IASS, safety leaders expressed concern about headcount cuts and supply chain disruptions that could harm safety.
FutureFlight
Uber Elevate Remains Optimistic About 2023 UAM Service Launch
The company's leader said the partners necessary to begin the service continue to make progress despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
ATC
Impact Finding Paves Way for New Florida ATC Procedures
The FAA issued a "Finding of No Significant Impact" for new ATC procedures at 21 South Florida airports, clearing the way for implementation next year.
Aircraft
HJG: Gulfstream Preowned Supply Nearing All-time High
Hagerty Jet Group found that most Gulfstream models were nearing an all-time high in available inventory and prices were falling even with stable activity.
FutureFlight
Expert Panel Highlights Key Challenges For UAM Infrastructure Development
Safety, noise, and economics will challenge urban air mobility infrastructure development, panelists at Invest in Bavaria's UAM 2020 Conference note.
Preowned Bizjet Sales Boomed in 3Q
Preowned business aircraft transactions jumped 71 percent in the third quarter and prices strengthened for all but large jets.
WingX: Bizav Activity Slides in Europe, Gains in U.S.
WingX's latest activity report finds business aviation traffic down 16 percent in October so far, with Europe softening and the U.S. inching up.
Virtual Safety Standdown Highlights Safety Amid Struggle
Bombardier's first-ever virtual Safety Standdown brought back perennial favorite keynotes, along with new safety experts.
ACA Searching for CEO with Planned Departure of Edwards
Dave Edwards is stepping down from his role as part-time CEO of the Air Charter Association to pursue his businesses activities full-time.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Cautions on EPA CO2 Proposal's Data Requirements
NBAA is concerned that the EPA's data requirements accompanying the proposed CO2 standard would provide access to proprietary manufacturer information.
Airlines
Global Safety Leaders Call for Collaboration as Borders Open
International regulators participating in a FSF safety summit panel believe inconsistencies in global travel must be hashed out through collaboration.
Rotorcraft
Ron Bower, Who Circumnavigated the Globe in Helos, Dies
Ron Bower, who died on October 12, set speed records circumnavigation the earth both eastbound and westbound in helicopters.
SmartSky Hires Veteran Broadband Exec Helfgott as CEO
The company said the naming of David Helfgott as CEO reflects its planned transition from a development business to an operational one.
Analysts: Many Contenders, but Little Space for Supersonics
The field of supersonic contenders is growing increasingly crowded but the market may only sustain one or two of them, analysts believe.
Airports
District Court Dismisses NBAA Case To Preserve SMO
The U.S. District Court dismissed a case by NBAA and airport advocates to preserve Santa Monica Municipal Airport on procedural and jurisdictional grounds.
JSfirm Calls Boeing Pilot Outlook Encouraging
The aviation job website JSfirm said the latest Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook underscores the strong demand for hiring will return.
Safety
Sumwalt Stresses Fitness for Duty at NBAA Safety Week
NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt highlighted the need of fitnesses of duty both in the air and on the ground during NBAA's Virtual Safety week.
Bombardier Ramping Up for This Year's Internships
Bombardier is planning to take on 1,000 paid internships this year and recently launched a Women In Engineering internship program that includes mentoring.
Aircraft
Aerion Teams Up with eSTOL Developer Electra
Aerion signed an MoU naming Electra as a preferred partner for Aerion Connect in the greater New York metropolitan area and other hubs.
Safety
NTSB Improves Public Access to Accident, Safety Data
The NTSB's new database, Case Analysis and Reporting Online (Carol), will provide public access to a range of information across all modes.
Aircraft
Bill Boisture Joins Spike Aerospace Team
Bill Boisture is the latest of a number of a high-profile aerospace veterans who have come on board the Spike Aerospace executive team.
Charter & Fractional
NATA Expands Reach of Human Trafficking Awareness
NATA has already trained 5,000 crew members on human trafficking awareness and mitigation, but believes much more needs to be done.
Aircraft
Aerion Selects PPG To Supply Windows for AS2
The selection of PPG to provide the AS2 windows formalizes a collaboration with Aerion that has been ongoing since 2019.
FBOs
Sino Jet Bringing FBO To Nanchang
Sino Jet will offer ground handling and concierge services at a new FBO—the first at Nanchang Changbei International Airport.
Regulations and Government
House Lawmakers Introduce Aviation Workforce Bill
A companion to a Senate bill, a new House bill would create a national center focused on development of aviation workers.
WAI's Girls in Aviation Day Expands Around Globe
The 6th annual WAI Girls in Aviation Day virtual this year, has reached 55 countries so far, a dramatic jump from the 18 last year.
WingX: Bizjet Activity Reaches 85 Percent of Last Year
WingX has found that the recovery of business jet activity has leveled out at about 85 percent of what operators flew a year ago.
Regulations and Government
FAA Continues Extension, Expansion of Covid Relief
The FAA released a Part 135 extension, as well as SFAR 118-2 covering relief for deadlines approaching for training, medical, and other requirements.
Regulations and Government
Feds Keeping Up with Aviation Policies During Covid
From the electronic pilot records database and supersonics proposals to EPA aircraft emissions and IRS tax policy, the government is staying busy.
Regulations and Government
Industry Leaders Optimistic about Bizav Rebound
Industry leaders say the market has been returning on leisure flying and new customers, positioning it for strength when corporate flying returns.
