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
ATC
European Orgs Ask for More Industry Input on Drone Regs
A cross-section of European organizations, including EBAA, asked the EC to pause a current proposal on drone integration to enable greater industry input.
Aircraft
Gulfstream's G280 Adds To City-pair Records
The Gulfstream G280 this year collected city-pair record nods on trips from Vermont to London and Hawaii to Phoenix.
AsBAA Chairman Wu Zhendong Takes Leadership Role at ASG
Wu Zhendong, who added the role of chairman of Asian Sky Group to his duties, is chairman of AsBaa, as well as his own Avion Pacific Group.
DOT Sets Membership for Women Aviation Advisory Board
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao selected 30 industry leaders to serve as members of the newly formed Women in Aviation Advisory Board.
Regulations and Government
Kansas Lawmakers Urge General Aviation Fuel Tax Relief
The U.S. congressional delegation from Kansas asked House and Senate leaders to consider suspending GA fuel taxes as they weigh further relief bills.
Aircraft
Aerion Paving Path To Bring AS2 to Market
Aerion Supersonic is finalizing design and laying out plans for a sustainable factory.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Senators Propose Aviation Manufacturer Payroll Help
Sens. Moran and Warner offered a bill that would have the government cover a portion of salaries for manufacturing workers at risk for furlough or layoff.
Aircraft
Brana: Dassault Adapting in Crisis, Forging Ahead on 6X
Carlos Brana, Dassault executive v-p of civil aircraft, said the restart of production has gone smoothly and the 6X remains on track for 2021 first flight.
Aircraft
Daher Names Kodiak Reps in Indonesia, India Region
PT Auvia Gaya Perkasa will sell the Daher Kodiak utility turboprop single in Indonesia, while JetHQ will cover sales in the Indian subcontinent.
Aircraft
Jetflite Challenger 650 Logs 100 Hours in First 14 Days
After delivery, Jetflite reconfigured its new jet for air medical use and immediately began patient repatriation operations throughout Europe.
Training and Workforce
Flight Simulation Icon Rudy Frasca Flies West
Rudy Frasca died on May 11 a few years after the flight simulator firm he founded in 1958, Frasca International, commemorated its 60th anniversary.
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety Dallas Adds Gulfstream G650 Sim
The installation of the new FS1000 simulator in Dallas gave FlightSafety a fifth location for G650 training.
Oscar Flowers Passes Away
Flowers, who passed away in March, had served in multiple roles with TAC Air, including as GM of its Shreveport FBO and head of safety and security.
JetHQ Expands International Teams
JetHQ appointed heads for newly created divisions covering Asia and the EMEA regions.
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.
