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 & Fractional
Tradewind Aviation Adding Newport Shuttle Service
Tradewind will offer service between New York and Newport, Rhode Island aboard its fleet of PC-12 turboprop singles.
GKN Caps 2019 with Stronger Sales, New Bizav Contracts
GKN Aerospace saw sales increase 7 percent in 2019 and received a boost in its business aviation business with new contracts from Gulfstream, Aerion.
WAI Draws Record 4,500 Attendees, $831k in Scholarships
Undeterred by Covid-19 travel limits, WAI's conference remained a strong draw with sold-out exhibit space, leading aerospace women, and 151 scholarships.
WAI Study Underscores Gender Gap in Aviation Workforce
The WAI women in the aviation workforce study found passion for aviation a top influencer, while "good ole boy" perception a hindrance.
Opening of 2020 Conference Begins New Chapter for WAI
Allison McKay cut the ribbon to open the annual event for the first time as WAI CEO. McKay,
WAI, ERAU Join Efforts on Girls Aviation Course
Rolled out this week by WAI and ERAU, the free, online course will be open to girls ages 8-17 and provide a glimpse into aviation and aerospace.
FAA Steps Up Illegal Charter Clampdown
Key FAA official Tells Air Charter Safety Foundation symposium that FSDO managers throughout the U.S. are discussing illegal charter.
Accidents
Citation Crash Provides Lessons on Family Assistance
Tricia Coffman told the 2020 Air Charter Safety Symposium how family assistance makes a difference in a crash aftermath.
Safety
ACSF Safety Symposium Puts Focus on Leadership
The 2020 ACSF Symposium comes a day after NTSB held a panel discussion on Part 135 safety and will host chairman Sumwalt to discuss its Most Wanted list.
Regulations and Government
FAA AC Outlines Limits on Web-based Flight-sharing
FAA, releasing much anticipated guidance, stipulates that use of a public website to offer flight-sharing without an operator's certificate is prohibited.
Senate Bill Would Create Center to Advance Aviation
Senators Infhofe and Duckworth introduced the bill to create a center that would foster development of the aviation and aerospace sectors.
People in Aviation: March 2020
Charlie Wiplinger becomes CEO of Wipaire, Brian Moore senior v-p of operations, of FlightSafety International, and Bill Molloy COO of Killick Aerospace.
FAA Kicks Off Genav, Part 135 Activity Survey
The 42nd Annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey will remain open through July 10 with results anticipated to be posted in January 2021.
Aircraft
2019 Shows Strength Across Bizjet Categories
The Cirrus Vision Jet took the most-delivered crown, Cessna's Latitude become publicly revealed top-delivered twin, and Gulfstream shipments soared.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Seek Comprehensive Overview of Green Efforts
Reps. Larsen, Davids, and Schrier are seeking to develop a database of all the sustainability initiatives in aviation and a report on their effectiveness.
GAMA Promotes Martin, Joyner, Adds To Govt Affairs Team
Kyle Martin is now v-p European affairs and Amanda Joyner managing director of government affairs for GAMA, while Marc Ehudin joins the association.
Regulations and Government
FAA Rule Targets Enhanced Pilot Professionalism
Part 121 carries and certain 135/91K operators would need to update training requirements for PICs under the FAA rule.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets On Upswing in 2019, but FSI Earnings Down
Berkshire Hathaway cited losses related to a government contract for lower FSI earnings, but saw upside with improved leases and flight hours at NetJets.
Safety
NTSB Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Alaska Safety
The Safety Board made a recommendation for a working group to address safety concerns in Alaska, where the accident rate
Regulations and Government
Delegation Perceptions Remain Key Industry Concern
Textron Aviation chief Ron Draper warns that without delegation authority, product development "would grind to a halt."
Rotorcraft
Kopter Gets Swiss Production Approval
Kopter called receipt of Swiss production organization approval a key step that will enable it ramp up production on the light-single SH09.
Maintenance and Modifications
Collins Aerospace Expanding Across Landing Systems
Collins Aerospace held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on its new landing gear facility in Fort Worth, as it expands its Pueblo and Spokane sites.
Gulfstream Charts New Service Center in Fort Worth
Gulfstream Aerospace's $35 million, 160,000-sq-ft facility at Fort Worth Alliance will complement its existing site at Dallas Love Field.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Congress Keeps Spotlight on Aviation Workforce Issues
Congress needs to do more to help address future workforce needs as the numbers remain daunting, House lawmakers agree.
Business and General Aviation Industry Billings Soar
GAMA reports that the industry billings of $23.51 billion was the highest since 2015 and business jet shipments of 809 is more than seen in a decade.
HAI Foundation's McKay Takes Helm of WAI
Allison McKay becomes only the second person to lead WAI, succeeding the organization's founder, Peggy Chabrian, who recently retired.
Aircraft
Bizav To Become Sole Focus of Bombardier
Bombardier's proposed sale of its Transportation unit to Alstom will significantly reduce its debt and leave the sole focus on its Business Aircraft unit.
Training and Workforce
Aviaa Adds Loft Training To Its Membership Offerings
Insurance and crew training, such as the Loft programa are key areas where Aviaa has targeted to build economies of scale for its members, Aviaa said.
Avionics
Astronautics To Supply Badger Pro+ for Subaru Bell 412EPX
The Subaru Bell 412EPX contract builds on Astronautics' contract to provide Badger Pro+ displays for new production Bell 412EPXs and 429s.
Ampex Offers Low-cost Data Acquisition, Storage Option
The Ampex Data Systems Common Architecture Recorder weights two pounds, has a volume of 62 cubic inches, and can store two terabytes of data.
