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 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.
Aircraft
JSSI: Bizav Flight Ops Reach Record Low in April
JSSI's latest Business Aviation Index reports that business aircraft averaged 5.9 hours for the month in April and utilization dropped 77.5 percent y-o-y.
Maintenance and Modifications
AIM, Fulcrum Labs Recognized for Mx Training Successes
AIM and Fulcrum Las were honored for a collaboration that has helped boost FAA exam pass rates to more than 95 percent.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aery Wins Upgrade Contract for VIP B777, B787
Aery Aviation is installing a new fresh, bottled galley potable water system on a client's VVIP Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft.
Safety
Aviation Orgs Call on FCC To Reverse Course on Ligado
Ten aviation organizations petitioned the FCC, urging it to reconsider an approval of a Ligado network that uses frequencies near those used by aviation.
Sheltair's William McShane Passes Away
A Sheltair executive, McShane was revered as a "Long Island aviation icon" for his business aviation advocacy in the reigon.
Training and Workforce
ERAU Sets Stage for June 30 Return of Classes
ERAU has already resumed flight operations and is instituting a series of precautions for the return of face-to-face instruction on June 30.
Foley: Demand for Large-cabin Bizjets Dampening
Brian Foley cites turbulent markets and geopolitical uncertainties for the waning of large-jet demand.
Charter & Fractional
MemberJets Unveils Per-seat Charter Booking Platform
MemberJets "SEATS" platform is designed to help Part 135 operators leverage the per-seat model under Part 380.
Covid Putting Charter Ops Under New Level of Scrutiny
The chief concern for prospective charter clients is now how an operator handles health and sanitization measures, executives said during an NATA webinar.
Charter & Fractional
Charter Operators Facing 'Race to Bottom' on Pricing
Industry leaders speaking durig an NATA webinar overview the price wars ongoing for charter trips and the new customers that the industry is seeing.
Regulations and Government
NATA Seeks Extension on Air Carrier Training Relief
NATA is asking FAA to extend training and qualification deadline and emergency procedure training relief until the end of the year.
Charter & Fractional
Dominvs Aviation Merges with Azzura Charters
Dominvs Aviation, founded a year ago, is building up its charter business with the incorporation of Azzura Charters, bringing Melanie Blackman on board.
