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
ACA Works Toward 2020 Goal as 'Go-to' Organization
The Air Charter Association has developed new working groups and developed a mission statement to help it reach its industry representation goals.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Sells First G5000-equipped Citation 560XL
Elliott Jets' sale of a 560XL equipped with the Garmin G5000 suite brought in 85 percent of the retail price value, VREF estimates.
Living Legends Honor Dichter for Entrepreneurship
Dichter, awarded the Eren Ozmen Entrepreneur of the Year Award, founded Wheels Up and co-founded Marquis Jets.
Air Methods Promotes JaeLynn Williams to CEO
Williams will succeed Steve Gorman as CEO of Air Methods after serving as executive v-p.
Aircraft
Bombardier Bizjet Deliveries Up, but Short of Target
Bombardier delivered 142 business jets in 2019, short of the estimate of 150 to 155, as four Global 7500 deliveries were pushed into first quarter 2020.
Rotorcraft
In Farewell, Zuccaro Calls Helo Industry One of Survivors, One in Transition
As he bid farewell as president and CEO of HAI, Matt Zuccaro touted what he sees as a bright future ahead for vertical lift.
Aircraft
TBM, Quest Deliveries Both Soften in 2019
Daher reported combined shipments of 68 TBMs and Kodiaks in 2019, the first time it reported results for both lines since acquiring Quest in October.
Richard D’Ambrogio, Wayfarer Ketch Pilot, Flies West
D'Ambrogio flew with the Rockefeller family flight operation for 30 years, dating back to the 1950s, until he retired.
Noted Author, Aviator Walter Boyne Dies
Boyne, who died at the age of 90, wrote more than 50 books, steered the NAA through a difficult period, and director the National Air and Space Museum.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Edge Acquires JetSelect Aviation
Jet Edge's acquisition of JetSelect will created a combined fleet of more than 85 models ranging from super midsize to VVIP.
Security
FSF Urges Nations To Follow Intl Guidance for Conflicts
FSF issued the call for adherence to ICAO guidelines In the wake of the downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 in Iranian airspace.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Expanding Global Focus at M&O Sessions
Dassault has scheduled Falcon M&O sessions in eight cities and will discuss class Falcons in two of those locations.
FBOs
ABS Jets Gets OK for FBO Services in Slovakia
ABS Jets is expanding its services to full-scale FBO operations at Bratislava Airport in Slovakia with recent airport authority approval.
Eastern, Central Europe Seeing Bizav Fleet Growth
Aircraft broker Colibri Aircraft credits growing economies in Eastern and Central Europe for the jumps in in business aviation fleet numbers in the region.
Avionics
Collins Providing HUD VR Trainer for FAA Research
FAA will research pilot-HUD interface, pilot performance, and crew workload using Collins Aerospace's head-up display virtual-reality training device.
Pat Sheedy Takes Helm of Milestone Aviation
Sheedy succeeds Greg Conlon, who recently was promoted to president and CEO of Milestone parent GECAS.
Rotorcraft
HAI Names Senior FAA Safety Exec Viola as CEO
Viola, who becomes the next HAI CEO on January 16, helped launch the USHST and was a former special ops MH-6 and MH-47 pilot.
Regulations and Government
FAA Releases Plans for Super Bowl Flight Restrictions
The FAA is planning flight restrictions and a reservation program in the South Florida area for Super Bowl LIV.
People in Aviation: January 2020
Ken Sain is CEO of Panasonic Avionics, Roei Ganzarski chairman of Eviation, and Mike King president of FlightSafety Services.
Accidents
NTSB: No Distress Calls Came Before Lafayette Piper Crash
The fatal Piper Cheyenne flight, which was to have headed to Atlanta for the LSU-OU football game, ended shortly after takeoff, NTSB said.
Regulations and Government
Bizav Groups Cheer Tax Credit Promoting SAF
Congress renewed a biodiesel tax credit through 2022, a move that business aviation organizations said would be critical to expansion of SAF use.
NTSB Returns To Full Board with Graham, Chapman
Newly confirmed NTSB member Graham formerly held a senior safety role at Textron Aviation, while Chapman brings Capitol Hill, airline, and GA experience.
Aircraft
Holand Automotive Takes Second Learjet 75
The leasing firm Holand Automotive Group has taken delivery of two Learjet 75s in as many years.
Aviation Publishing Stalwart Murray Smith Dies
Professional Pilot founder Murray Smith had a deep involvement in aviation publishing for five decades and was known for his eye for young talent.
Regulations and Government
Certification, ADS-B, and Education Ahead in Washington in 2020
While bills are expected to slow in 2020, Congress is pledging to keep up pressure on the FAA to fix its certification activities.
Regulations and Government
FAA's Privacy Program for Aircraft Goes Live
The FAA's PIA privacy program comes in response to concerns over the traceability that comes with Mode S transponders.
Airports
House Airports Bill Drawing Alarm from Aviation Orgs
Nine aviation associations expressed opposition to a proposal they said would “dismantle our national system of airports.”
Aircraft
Bombardier's Global 5500, 6500 Gain U.S. Approval
Along with the approval, the Montreal-based manufacturer also announced the delivery of the first 6500 on order with HK Bellawings.
Safety
AOPA ASI: GA Safety Seeing 25-Year Improving Trend
Fatal accidents are half of what they were in the mid 1990s, but AOPA ASI's McSpadden says the industry needs to keep foot on accelerator.
Dreams Soar Names First Scholarship Recipient
Shaesta Waiz, who created Dreams Soar to promote aviation/STEM careers, announced the first scholarship.
