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
Regulations and Government
FlightAware: Bizav Now 83 Percent ADS-B Compliant
FlightAware's September update found that fleets seven out-of-production models still have an ADS-B compliance rate of less than 7 percent.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
F/List Continues North America Expansion with New Base
F/List expects to begin operations in January in leased space near Pilatus Business Aircraft in Colorado.
Aircraft
SyberJet's SJ30i Takes to Skies with New Avionics
The SJ30i first flight launched a certification test program that is expected to span 18 months and result in an amended TC.
WAI Draws 20,000 To Global Girls in Aviation Day Events
Held throughout North America, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, the Girls in Aviation Day vents introduced girls to aerospace career possibilities.
Aircraft
Boom Selects Advent for Supersonic Demonstrator Brakes
Advent Aircraft Systems will provide its eABS for Power Brake Systems for Boom's XB-1 supersonic demonstrator.
Safety
AOPA's Nall Report: Genav Fatal Accidents Decline
AOPA's Nall report points to historic lows in fatal accidents, finding a notable drop in weather-related crashes.
ATC
NBAA Sees Benefits with East Coast Airspace Redesign
Changes under the FAA’s Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes (NEC ACR) initiative are set to take place beginning this week.
ATC
Groups Urge Increased ADS-B Coverage in Alaska
Citing large gaps, four regional, GA, and business aviation organizations pointed to a need for 23 more ADS-B ground stations to cover common routes.
ZenithJet Global Jet Business Surpasses 150
Among the 152 Bombardier Global transactions that ZenithJet has handled were the first Global 7500 and the first Global 6500.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan: Operators Now Booking into Q1 for ADS-B
Duncan's Sacramento satellite shop now has ADS-B installation bookings scheduled through March 2020 and is quoting several operators for further bookings.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet MRO Services Adds Fourth Base in Australia
The new Brisbane location enables ExecuJet MRO Services to meet demands for capabilities such as mobile repair services and AOG support,
Aircraft
Learjet 75 Liberty Mockup To Debut at NBAA 2019
Bombardier's Learjet 75 Liberty already is attracting sales, but executives are offering incentives at NBAA as it showcases a full-scale mock-up.
ATC
FAA Completes Rollout of Baseline ADS-B Services
ADS-B last month became operational at Ohio airports Akron-Canton and Mansfield Lahm Regional, the last two of 155 slated for the technology.
Regulations and Government
Senate Aviation Panel Chair Cruz Seeks Consensus on ATC
Sen. Cruz said the conversation needs to be reset on ATC, while Bolen said aviation community should come together on "targeted solutions."
First U.S. Female Air Force Fighter Pilot To Keynote at NBAA-BACE
Commanding the Air Force Recruiting Service, Maj. Gen. Leavitt has responsibility for more than 3,445 airmen and civilians.
IBAC Urges ICAO, States To Foster Use of SAF
SAF is a key part of business aviation's efforts to meet emissions goals and is about the industry's "license to operate," IBAC said in an ICAO report.
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation
Yingling Aviation and Safe Flight Instrument Corp. continue family legacies with the promotions of Andrew Nichols and Matthew Greene.
Magic Johnson To Keynote NBAA
The NBA Hall of Fame inductee and three-time league MVP is dedicated to helping underserved urban communities and HIV/AIDs awareness.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Global 6500 Enters Service
The first Bombardier Global 6500 to enter service will be used as a demonstrator.
Aircraft
Embraer's Praetor 500 Wins U.S., European Nods
Following in the footsteps of its Praetor 600 larger sibling, the midsize Praetor 500 is now triple approved following ANAC certification in August.
Regulations and Government
ACI World Urges ICAO To Develop Supersonic Standards
In seeking standards, ACI World is concerned that supersonic aircraft may reach the market before key noise and emissions issues are addressed.
Charter & Fractional
NATA Survey Finds Nearly All Harmed by Illegal Charter
More than 90 percent of the respondents to an NATA survey say illegal charter has harmed their business, but only 50 percent report it.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Newest Globals Get Transport Canada OK
Certification comes about 16 months after the Montreal-headquartered manufacturer took the wraps off the 5500 and 6500.
Safety
In Fight Against Contamination, NATA Issues DEF Decals
The decals are intended to clearly label DEF storage containers to reduce the possibility of mistaking DEF with other liquids.
NBAA Forms Partnership To Foster Leadership Council
FunD Av Consulting president Lyndse Costabile has served on the council and brings a background in philanthropy, fundraising, and aviation education..
NAA To Honor John Rosanvallon, Mary Miller
Rosanvallon and Miller are among a slate of six recipients announced for this year’s 2019 Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesmen of Aviation Awards.
Aircraft
Bombardier Begins Delivery of Special Mission Globals
Germany's air force and long-time Bombardier customer, the Luftwaffe, will operate the aircraft for political and parliamentary transport.
NBAA To Highlight Product Unveilings at New Showcase
To be held on the opening day of the convention, each participant in the New Product Showcase will have five minutes to discuss their wares.
FAA's Dickson To Highlight Careers, Safety at NBAA
A former Delta Air Lines senior executive and U.S. Air Force F-15 pilot, Dickson was sworn in as the FAA’s 18th Administrator in August.
Bell's Hastings Honored for Continued Service to U.S.
Hastings has more than 30 years of government and military service, and has held leading roles with Bell, Northrop Grumman, BAE and DOD.
