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
David Allen Cautions on Aircraft Disinfectants
David Allen Certified is expanding its portfolio to other industries as it advises on propter disinfectant and protection services.
USAIG Unveils Credit Options for UAS Safety Programs
Building on its Performance Vector Unmanned initiative, USAIG is offering "SafetyPoints" to enable UAS policyholders to select from USI safety programs.
NetJets Expands Employee Covid-19 Testing
NetJets, which teamed with Cellex to offer antibody testing to its flightcrews, flies mission to transport a half-million test kits from Shanghai.
Bizav Groups Ask Lawmakers for More Industry Assistance
NBAA and NATA were among those submitting testimony outlining the harm Covid-19 has caused the industry.
Aircraft
Global 7500 Boosts Bombardier Q1, but Rocky Q2 Ahead
Bombardier delivered 26 business jets in the first quarter, but production disruption, sales declines, and delivery shifts will erode Q2 results.
Aircraft
Preowned Market Remaining Stable Despite Market Turmoil
Brian Foley believes stronger economics and lending practices have kept the preowned market stable during the Covid-19 crisis unlike a decade ago.
Covid-19 Leads To 'Significant Reduction' at NBAA
While not detailing the extent of the layoffs, NBAA cited the challenges associated with the Covid-19 pandemic in the move.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gary Dunn Takes Helm of Aviation Partners
Gary Dunn is filling the president's role at API on a permanent basis after serving in an interim capacity following the passing of Joe Clark.
AIA Joins Medical Community on Ventilator Portal Launch
AIA and the Advanced Medical Technology Association developed VentConnect to help scale production and distribution of ventilators.
Maintenance and Modifications
EBAA Backs European Commission on ADS-B Deadline Delay
EBAA said the EC decision to push off the deadline for ADS-B equipage until December 7 will go a long way to ease burdens during the Covid-19 crisis.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Call For Task Force To Shape Travel Safety
The two Senators are calling for an inter-agency government/industry panel to recommend guidance and requirements for travel during and after pandemic.
Senate Panel to Probe Harm of Covid on Aviation
The Senate Commerce Committee hearing comes as manufacturers lay off workers, airlines lose billions, and traffic to airports slows to a trickle.
People in Aviation: May 2020
Vicki Nakata succeeds David Fox as CEO at Stellar Labs, Kevin Ducksbury is chairman of The Air Charter Association, and Ian Beaumont is CEO of IBA Group.
EAA Cancels 2020 AirVenture
While it canceled the 2020 AirVenuture show, EAA will roll over pre-sold 2020 admissions and camping reservations to the 2021 show or provide refunds.
ATC
DOT Watchdog Finds Contract Towers Efficient, Safe
The DOT OIG found the roughly 250 U.S. contract towers used at least 47.6% fewer resources on average between 2015 and 2018, and had fewer safety events.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
IADA: CARES Act Tax Measure Could Boost Aircraft Sales
The CARES Act renewed the NOL carryback through 2020, opening the possibility for aircraft buyers to receive tax benefits on aircraft purchases.
Regulations and Government
FAA SFAR Provides Reprieve from Range of Requirements
The FAA's SFAR builds on previous actions to provide relief to the industry facing time-sensitive requirements.
Regulations and Government
FAA Guidance Opens Door for Standardized Part 135 Training
Years in the making, the FAA AC 142-1 creates a new approach to Part 135 training that calls for a consensus-based standardized curricula.
Training and Workforce
Aviation Schools Training Online for Now, Eyeing Future
Schools have adapted to online curriculums for now but believe these tools can be used in part to maintain a future pipeline.
ATC
Once Busy, Many Bizav Airport Towers To See Hours Cut
The FAA has released a list of 93 airports where it plans to curb operating hours as traffic has declined in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
GAMA Highlights Myriad Industry Relief Efforts
GAMA listed dozens of efforts its members have undertaken to assist in Covid-19 relief.
Former Cascade Helicopters Owner Bill Wells Flies West
William H. “Bill” Wells Jr., the former president and owner of Cashmere, Washington-based Cascade Helicopters and past HAI chair died at 86.
Regulations and Government
IBAC Urges ICAO To Adjust Corsia Emissions Baseline
IBAC fears use of an average of 2019 and 2020 emissions levels will skew the baseline for Corsia at a much greater cost to operators.
Rotorcraft
Covid Taking Toll on Rotorcraft Employment
An HAI webinar with JSFirm highlighted the job losses that has come from the Covid-19 crisis in the rotorcraft industry, but offered tools for job seekers.
Regulations and Government
Industry Leaders Praise Passage of More Relief Funding
The replenishment of the PPP fund was welcomed by industry groups, seeing small aviation businesses continue to struggle.
Covid Pandemic Risks Supply Chain Squeeze
AIN webinar spotlights concerns of potential supply chain disruptions in coming months and potential opportunities.
ATC
FAA To Adjust Hours at 100 Air Traffic Towers
The FAA is temporarily reducing operations at ATC towers where traffic has dropped off significantly, particularly at night.
Newly Minted Kodiak Carries Ventilators to California
Kodiak Aircraft donated use of a new Kodiak 100 Series II turboprop single and pilot time to transport 240 ventilators to Sacramento, California.
Charter & Fractional
Avinode Aid Launched To Link Brokers, Medevacs
Avinode is offering Avinode Aid for free to ensure brokers can find available aircraft for air medical transport or humanitarian relief missions.
Charter & Fractional
Avinode Unveils Avinode Aid To Link Brokers, Medevacs
Avinode is offering Avinode Aid for free to ensure brokers can find available aircraft for air medical transport or humanitarian relief missions.
