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
Maintenance and Modifications
Signature TechnicAir Offers Incentives as Traffic Grows
Signature TechnicAir is offering a variety of "bespoke" incentives to help operators ensure their aircraft are prepared for operations.
Safety
Study: Random Boarding Could Reduce Virus Exposure
Four universities collaborated on research that looked at 16,000 scenarios and found that random board proved effective in lowering exposure.
Regulations and Government
FAA Pilot Record Database Proposal Draws Fire from NBAA
NBAA, asking its members to weigh in on the NPRM, said the FAA pilot record would have a "substantial impact" on a large contingent of business aviation.
Charter & Fractional
XOJet Implements Full-scale Virus Countermeasures
XOJet Aviation has implemented a series of countermeasures to protect passenger and crew heath and safety as it has kept flying throughout the pandemic.
Bombardier's Martel Lays Out Plan To Buoy Business
Recent production cuts and plans to go after aftermarket opportunities are part of a multi-pronged effort to improve the company's financial performance.
Regulations and Government
FAA Seeks To 'Unravel' Covid Exemptions
Another short-term extension of the medical deadlines is in the works, but FAA's Dan Elwell says the agency is hoping to "unravel" these leniencies soon.
Engines
GE Tackling Environmental Challenges with Affinity Engine
GE Aviation remains on track to meet the timeline for Aerion's AS2 supersonic jet, while also ensuring that its Affinity engine can run on biofuel.
Regulations and Government
Under Continued Scrutiny, FAA Moves To Improve Cert
The FAA is moving forward on certification improvement efforts, including an ODA oversight office and the hiring of new technical staff.
Aircraft
Supersonic AS2 Is Just a Starting Point for Aerion
As it eyes the future of speed in its product lines, Aerion has captured orders valued at more than $3 billion for its initial product, the AS2.
FSI's Hibler Flies West
Hibler, who died May 3, was deeply involved in regional carrier issues through his leadership at both RACCA and RAA.
Charter & Fractional
Charter Execs See Only Temporary Surplus in Pilot Pools
While the number of available pilots will continue to increase with airline furloughs, charter execs say during an NBAA webinar the situation is temporary.
Regulations and Government
Senate Panel Moves To Pause Ligado Cellular Network
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved language to block Defense Department spending to support Ligado's plans for use of the L-band spectrum.
Charter Execs See Light, Midsize Jets Drive Uptick
NBAA Leadership Council Briefing details trends charter executives are seeing as industry attempts to recover.
Bizjet Activity Strengthens in June, but Still Lags
The latest WingX data shows business aviation activity down 34 percent worldwide in June, but better than the 47 percent decline looking back to May.
Manufacturers, Regulators Working Toward 'New Normal'
As recovery begins from the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturers are working through a myriad of restrictions to deliver aircraft and secure new orders.
Regulations and Government
Rural Orgs Urge Congress To Provide GA Fuel Tax Relief
Sixteen rural and other organizations told House and Senate leaders that general aviation traffic has plummeted and the sector needs relief.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Orgs Step Up Dispute over Ligado Network
The organizations, opposing an FCC approval of a Ligado 5G nationwide network, cite a "real threat of harmful interference."
Regulations and Government
U.S. Senator Offers Bill To Improve Certification Processes
The Airline Safety Improvement Act would require SMS for manufacturers, best practices for ODAs, further human factors research, and wider flight-testing.
Thommen Names Grosch as CEO
Grsch steps in to lead aircraft instruments specialist Thommen as it navigates through the operational challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Maintenance and Modifications
ADS-B Installations Continuing through the Pandemic
As many as 21,175 U.S. aircraft became compliant with the ADS-B Out mandate through the first five months of the year with few legacy retirements.
Piaggio Attracts 19 Expressions of Interest
Piaggio said the 19 expressions of interest that came in by the May 29 deadline, mostly sought the purchase of the entire group.
Charter & Fractional
NATA Asks FAA for Rule To Expand Company Line Checks
NATA said a rulemaking change to expand the number of pilot line checks that operators can perform would increase safety and ease FAA resource demands.
ICAO Air Transport Recovery Report Draws Bizav Praise
As ICAO releases guidance for the recovery of the air transport system, bizav groups continue to collaborate on global health management in aviation ops.
Charter & Fractional
Luxaviation UK Chief Margetson-Rushmore Retires
Luxaviation UK co-founder George Galanopoulos is taking on the CEO duties, in addition to serving as European head of charter for the Luxaviation Group.
Charter & Fractional
FAA Cautions Pilots on Illegal Charter Pitfalls
In its educational campaign against illegal charter, the FAA released a letter outlining potential traps that could lead to unauthorized flights.
Charter & Fractional
FAA Provides More Time for Part 135 Training Requirements
The FAA extended earlier exemptions surrounding Part 135 air carrier crew training and checking requirements at the request of NATA.
Safety
FSF BARS Program Goes Virtual
FSF is using remote monitoring and video conference to keep BARS program moving forward during Covid-19 pandemic.
People in Aviation: June 2020
Tom Chatfield is CEO of Camber Aviation Management and Markus Haggeney secretary-general of FAI.
Collins Aerospace To Exit from Intl Trip Support
Collins Aerospace cited a move from concierge-level service toward self-service in the decision to discontinue its International Trip Support business.
SAE's AeroTech Joins Forces with ASM's AeroMat
Beginning in 2022, SAE's AeroTech will be cominbed with ASM's AeroMat, providing a single forum highlighting a range of aircraft and materials innovations.
