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
Aircraft
Vref: Used Bizjet Sales Slow, Inventory Creeps Up
VREF reported that the available in-service fleet is up 1 percent from this time last year to 10 percent, while retail transactions are down 15 percent.
Training and Workforce
APS Turns Focus to Single-pilot UPRT
APS notes that single-pilot operators are six times as likely as crews to experience Loc-I, making UPRT training all the more important.
Bombardier Awards Safety Honor to Phoenix Air Group's Ott
Currently director of government contracting and lead international captain for Phoenix Air Group, Ott is active in a range of safety initiatives.
Rotorcraft
Inmarsat Moving forward with Helo Connectivity Service
SwiftBroadband Helo X-Stream was developed to enable advanced streaming, alleviating long-standing connectivity issues from rotor-blade interference.
Regulations and Government
Recent Bills Drawing Opposition from General Aviation Industry
Three recently introduced bills would facilitate local restrictions of operations, preempting federal authority, six industry organizations said.
Airports
FAA Finds Santa Monica in Violation of Grant Agreements
The FAA determination on a Part 16 filed against the City of Santa Monica provides SMO operators and tenants "a morsel of god news," AOPA said.
Safety
FAA Releases Go/No-go Medications List
The list was a recommendation from the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee in an effort to help address loss of control fatal accidents.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
AOPA Warns of Spikes in Aircraft Insurance Rates
Aircraft owners are seeing insurance rate hikes of between 15 percent and 25 percent, and "some way more than that," according to AOPA.
Aviation Communicator Pat Luebke Dies
WAI highlighted her ability to lead a team “with her quick wit and creative inspiration” and said Luebke was proud of her work to develop future leaders.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
AIA Urges Capitol Hill To Finish Funding, Ex-Im Bills
AiA's Fanning said the workforce and economy can’t afford the prospect of continued stopgap funding or another government shutdown.
Regulations and Government
House Panel Approves Controversial Foreign Mx Bill
T&I chairman DeFazio says the bill creates one standard, regardless of where an aircraft is maintained, but groups say it will harm industry.
Maintenance and Modifications
House Foreign Repair Station Bill Draws Industry Fire
Rep. Peter DeFazion introduced the bill to tighten oversight on foreign repair stations, but aviations groups say it will harm industry.
Rotorcraft
Abu Dhabi Aviation To Add Five More Leonardos to Fleet
The order will increase the Abu Dhabi Aviation AW139 fleet, as well as add a new type, the AW169.
Regulations and Government
House Bill To Permit Govt. Promotion of Aviation Jobs
Introduced by House aviation subcommittee chair Rick Larsen, H.R.5118 would enable DOT to use variety of means to promote transportation jobs.
Regulations and Government
Stopgap Ex-Im Measure Likely with Long Term in Limbo
The House passed a 10-year Ex-Im Bank reauthorization, but the Senate has shown no appetite to move forward with it.
Environment
Bizjets Become Target of Extinction Rebellion Protest
Extreme Rebellion blocked private jets on November 16 in Geneva as a "non-violent civil disobedience" environmental demonstration.
Safety
Safety Standdown Draws Visitors from 25 Countries
More than 500 attended Bombardier's Safety Standdown in Fort Worth, Texas, while at least 1,500 tuned in online.
Training and Workforce
NBAA: Mentoring, Networking Gateway to Future Workforce
NBAA officials highlight mentoring and networking as applicants for key aviation jobs diminish.
Safety
GlobalJet Execs: Positive Work Culture Boosts Safety
The leadership of business aviation maintenance training provider GlobalJet Services say it's time to focus on "soft skills."
Infrastructure Expanding in Asia Pacific as Fleets Grow
Asian Sky Group's newly released infrastructure report has seen the number of airports increase by more than 100 in the Asia-Pacific region.
Safety
Sleep Expert Stresses Need for Fatigue Management
Fatigue management risk programs will boost safety without harming a company economically, a leading sleep expert said.
Safety
In Face of Growing Autonomy, Pilots Remain Key
While there are limited applications of automation technology, “we still are the most important component in this whole equation," safety expert says.
Safety
FAA Sees Trust Growing with Compliance Program
With the compliance program in its fifth year, voluntary reports are increasing providing evident of a growing trust and transparency, FAA official says.
Regulations and Government
FAA's Dickson Calls for Holistic Approach to Certification
Changing the approach to certification is one of the key themes that have emerged during the reviews surrounding the MAX, Dickson says.
Safety
Fort Worth Brings Record for Bombardier Safety Standdown
While in a new location, this year's Bombardier Safety Standdown brings back perennial favorites as they drive home the theme Elevate Your Standards.
Regulations and Government
NATA: NYC Helo Bill 'Another Anti-aviation Nimby-ism'
NATA is concerned that a bill effectively banning helicopters in large U.S. cities would open the door for other attempts to restrict airspace.
Regulations and Government
FAA Official Asks for Industry Help on Tax Diversion
FAA airports chief says more than 100 jurisdictions are not in compliance with airport revenue laws and "time is up."
Regulations and Government
Facing Scrutiny 'From Everywhere,' FAA Looks To Adapt
A key FAA safety official outlines hard look at the way the agency works and pressures to balance workload.
UK Labour Call for Bizjet Ban Draws Industry Fire
Bizav orgs charge the UK proposals disproportionately target on a single transportation segment, even as the industry makes an aggressive push toward SAF.
Regulations and Government
FAA Clears Way for ATP, Commercial Pilots with Diabetes
The agency developed a new medical protocol that relies on continuous glucose monitoring for first- and second-class medical issuance.
