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
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.
Collins Aerospace's Ortberg To Chair AIA in 2020
Collins Aerospace's Ortberg joins Northorp Grumman's Warden on the AIA Executive Committee for 2020.
Regulations and Government
Funding Agreement To Boost Mx Workforce, Ex-Im
H.R.1865 will provide $17.6 billion for the FAA in FY'2020, fund workforce development initiatives, and reauthorize Ex-Im for seven years,.
Regulations and Government
Part 135 Survey To Help Orgs in Flight, Duty Rewrite
Bizav groups are trying to get a more complete picture of the Part 135 community as they begin deliberations on potential rest and duty reg changes
Gulfstream's D'Leon To Take NBAA Role as Cotti Retires
Eli Cotti retires after 20 years representing maintenance and other technical matters for NBAA both with operators and on a global stage,.
Charity Aerobility Raises $132K at Annual Ball
Aerobility uses specially adapted light aircraft around the UK annually to fly more than 600 people with disabilities.
Indiana Adds To Growing List of GA Proclamations
The Alliance for Aviation Across America lists ore than 80 state and local proclamations and resolutions highlighting the importance of general aviation.
ATC
FAA Preps for Changes in Notam System
Changes will be phased in over the next couple of years but begin with the planned sunset of the Pilot Web Notam System on January 24.
NBAA New Board Members Bring Backgrounds in UAM, Space
Kate Fraser, with eVTOL developer Joby Aviation, and Charlie Precourt, a former astronaut who is at Northrop Grumman, joined the NBAA board.
Regulations and Government
Lawmaker Seeks To Permit Airports To Set Noise Restrictions
Rep. Joe Neguse drafted a bill that would provide the authority for small airports to set curfews and limit the number and types of aircraft.
ATC
NBAA Advises Using Both Existing, New Privacy Programs
The FAA is releasing a Privacy ICAO Address program this month to address a gap in the existing Limiting Aircraft Data Displayed program.
WWII Commemoration Committee Kicks Off Fundraiser
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, plans are underway for a flyover in Washington and other celebrations there and in Hawaii.
Bizav Flight Activity Remains Down in Europe
WingX reported November business jet departures in Europe dipped 3.2 percent year-over-year, while flights are off by 12 percent versus November 2008.
Aircraft
Aerion Adds GKN, Aernnova to AS2 Supply, Design Base
GKN will provide the empennage and electrical wiring and interconnection systems (EWIS) and Aernnova will develop the mid-fuselage for the Aerion AS2.
Airports
NBAA Appeals FAA SMO Ruling, Calls for More Actions
In an appeal, NBAA believes the FAA should take steps to rectify possible illegal actions at SMO, as well as to maintain a national policy,
Argus: U.S. Business Aircraft Activity Down in November
Part 91 and 135 declines offset the 2.1 percent increase in fractional operations in November, according to the Argus TraqPak Aircraft Activity Report.
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft Begins HondaJet Deliveries in China
Honda Aircraft's dealer in China, Honsan General Aviation, took delivery of the first aircraft, which was financed by Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance.
