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
Citi Sees Potential for a Gulfstream G650 Follow-on
Given the backlogs for Bombardier's Global 7500 and Gulfstream's existing products, Citi sees solid market for more bigger aircraft.
Safety
GWBAA Safety Standdown To Look At CPDLC, New Entrants
The 13th Annual Safety Standdown followed the regional association's first open house event that drew 300 attendees and a range of bizjets on display.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier M&O Conference Highlights Service Expansion
Bombardier has opened a new Paris line station and added a Challenger 300 MRT.
ATC
Aireon's Space-based System ADS-B Goes Live
The system is operational and in trial phase over the North Atlantic, where controllers can test reduced in-trail separations.
Citi: After Strong 2018, Preowned Market Quieting
The preowned market is helping the new market as some manufacturers inch up rates, pricing.
BBGA Honors Inflite CEO Penny Stephens
Stephens evolved "a family-run, independent business into a thriving, international-focused concern in MRO and executive aviation handling."
People in Aviation: April 2019
New senior-level appointments are at Airbus Helicopters, ASTM International, Duncan Aviation and Gulfstream.
Airports
Bolen: Fed Funds Protecting Airports from Local Limits
Federal funding is making up less than half of annual airport needs.
Jet Aviation's Paddock To Take Over as President
Jet Aviation SVP Dave Paddock will take over from current president Rob Smith, who is moving to the marine systems unit of parent company General Dynamics.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Global 7500: Another Day, Another Record
The Global 7500 has set three records this month alone, for both speed and distance.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Linx Crosses 100 Million Miles
Half of the miles were accrued in the last five years.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Critical of ODA, Question Training in Max Hearing
Elwell conceded that without ODA, the FAA would require roughly 10,000 more employees and an addition $1.8 billion to cover the costs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Gets PMA Nod for Prizm Lighting, Shades
Approval enables Elliott to sell both products to other Part 145 repair stations.
Regulations and Government
House Panel OKs Bill To Protect FAA in Shutdowns
The T&I Committee also approved a bill requiring a task force review of Notams.
Safety
In Wake of Max Crashes, Congress Steps up FAA Scrutiny
House transportation leaders create a whistleblower page, call for an OIG investigation, and seek a third-party review.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Anchors Down in Chattanooga
Shortly after opening a new expansion, the CHA site is seeing a backlog of work.
Regulations and Government
Bolen, Elwell Team On Call for ADS-B Equipage
The joint letter is meant as a guide to educate operators on compliance.
Aircraft Battery Pioneer Skip Koss Dies
Ross was driver in the introduction of lead-acid batteries to aviation.
AOPA Recognizes Clay Lacy with Hoover Trophy
Also recognized were ForeFlight founders Tyson Weihs and Jason Miller, Hawaii state Sen. Kai Kahele (D), and Sen. Jerry Moran.
Charter & Fractional
Sino Jet Eyes Growth in China's Greater Bay Area
The company sees business aviation expansion potential in a region where economic growth is expected to outpace the rest of China.
Security
DOT Watchdog Calls on FAA To Step Up on Cybersecurity
Delays in implementing recommendations, a cybersecurity risk tool, and R&D priorities are inhibiting risk mitigation, the OIG found.
Aero Friedrichshafen To Host Bizav Conference
The event will be held in concert with the German Business Aviation Association and cover a range of topics that highlight from ADS-B to air ambulance.
Aircraft
Bombardier Challenger 350 Arrives in Belgium
Luxaviation will manage the super midsize jet that will be based in Brussels.
ATC
Customs Cleared for Leesburg Executive
The Greater Washington Business Aviation Association will host a ribbon cutting for the CBP facility during its first open house and static display at JYO.
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Insider Expands Registered Aircraft Base
The website recently topped the 500 aircraft milestone as more operators seek to equip for ADS-B.
White House Selects Dickson To Lead FAA
Industry leaders characterized the former Delta Air Lines executive as a champion of safety with deep industry knowledge.
Argus Sees Dip in Bizav Flight Activity in February
Part 91 and 135 activity in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean both declined in February, but fractionals saw an uptick.
WAI 30th Conference Draws 4,500, $875k in Scholarships
The conference celebrated 30 years since WAI president Peggy Chabrian held the initial event in Prescott, Arizona that drew 150 people.
FBOs
Signature Gets Boost from Increased U.S. Operations
BBA's revenues jumped 24.4 percent overall thanks to acquisitions, as well as a 12.4 percent increase in Signature's FBO business.
ADS-B Compliance Accelerates, but Will It Be Enough?
Helicopters remain a worry spot as shop space starts to fill.
