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
CAN Closing on Final Hours of 2020 Virtual Auction
Bids on nearly four dozen items have flowed in for this year's Corporate Angel Network's Fund an Angel virtual auction, which is set to close October 30.
FutureFlight
Volocopter Teams with Lufthansa on UAM Digital Platform
The platform to be developed by the two companies will run on Microsoft Azure to manage Volocopter's emerging urban air mobility ecosystem.
FutureFlight
Pal-V Liberty Fly Car Wins Approval for Operation on Roads
Pal-V's recent approval for road operation of its Liberty flying car is the culmination of years of drive and flight testing of prototypes, the company said.
Airports
AOPA Vows Fight To Save Hawaii's Oahu Airport
The state's Department of Transportation has indicated it plans to close Dillingham Airfield next year.
Regulations and Government
Nearly 80 Organizations Urge Congress To Halt Ligado Network
A letter from 80 organizations appeals to key U.S. Senate leaders to ensure the FCC reconsiders its approval of the Ligado L-Band spectrum use.
Charter & Fractional
ACA Creates Under-35 'Next Generation' Group
The Air Charter Association's under-35 "NextGeneration" group will help showcase and encourage the future workforce of the industry across a range of jobs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Henderson Jet Expands Bizjet Part Search Capability
HJS said the newly designed website enables visitors to search aftermarket component options, parts inventory, and other resources.
Maintenance and Modifications
Traxxall Introduces Next-gen Mx Tracking Program
Traxxall 360 streamlines workflows with a more intuitive interface that is customizable and is faster, more robust, and more secure, Traxxall said.
NBAA Joins Relay in the Sky Health Care Tribute
NBAA was among a number of GA organizations that support the Relay in the Sky Tribute to health care professionals that involved flights across the U.S.
ASG: Genav Growth in China Continues To Slow
Asian Sky Group reports continued slowing of GA operations and fleet growth, but says flight hours have shown resiliency.
Long-time Gulfstream Exec Joe Anckner Flies West
Joe Anckner, who passed away on October 18, spent 44 years at Guflstream, selling more than 200 of the OEM's jets in more than 50 countries.
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.
