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
Security
AOPA Asks TSA To Give GA More Input on Airport Security
The issue with access to the air operations area and aircraft parking area can be significant for both based and transient GA operators, AOPA says.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Adds Two More Hawker STCs to Portfolio
The company last month made certain of its STCs available for third-party centers.
Regulations and Government
NATA Aims To Arm Against Illegal Charter with Website
NATA survey reveals 70 percent of operators are not reporting suspected illegal activity.
Regulations and Government
Dickson Reports for Duty at FAA
He was sworn in as the 18th administrator, while Dan Elwell, who had been acting administrator, returns to the deptuy administrator post.
Aircraft
Bombardier Eyes Growth in Latin America
Bombardier forecasts that the Latin America region will take delivery 675 business aircraft valued at $23 billion over the next 10 years.
Safety
IBAC Looks To Draw Small Ops To IS-BAO in Latin America
IBAC's Edwards says most operators are already doing 90 percent of what any IS-BAO operator is doing, but just haven’t documented their processes.
Aircraft
Clay Lacy Expands To Naples with GV
Clay Lacy says the Gulfstream is the longest-range business aircraft currently based at the airport.
Charter & Fractional
JetSuiteX Transforms into JSX
The rebranding comes as the four-year-old public charter provider is preparing to extend its regular service to a seventh destination, Phoenix, this month.
NBAA Eyes Policy for Privacy Protections with ADS-B
Operators would obtain temporary transponder codes not tied to registration numbers.
Million Air Dallas's Mary Nevada-Morgan Dies at 35
The senior customer service representative had worked with a number of corporate operators and had many loyal customers.
FBOs
Lower Heavy Jet Ops Hampers Signature's Revenue Growth
Overall revenues dip, even as organic revenues inch up, as lower fuel prices, negative foreign exchange movements and operations take a toll.
Senate Extends Terms of NTSB's Sumwalt, Homendy
Textron Aviation executive Michael Graham awaits Senate action and one more board position remains open.
NATA Asks for Feedback on Illegal Charter
The survey will be used to build data and gather feedback on illegal charter for future advocacy efforts.
Regulations and Government
FAA, Industry Ready for ADS-B
Still to come is a policy designed to protect privacy.
Regulations and Government
Moran Pushes To Protect FAA from Future Shutdowns
He also seeks a need to come to trade agreements, fearing tariffs are taking a toll.
People in Aviation: August 2019
Romain Trapp becomes president of Airbus Helicopters Inc., while Christian Sasfai returns to Stevens Aerospace and Defense as president.
Security
Security Chiefs: Aircraft Need CAN Bus Cyber Safeguards
An IT Consultancy tested the ability to attach a device to a CAN bus to inject false data.
Regulations and Government
Moran Vows To Back ODA as Delegation Comes Under Fire
As lawmakers continued to scrutinize ODA, Moran noted an education process remains on Capitol Hill.
Embraer Commercial Shipments Dip in First Six Months
Deliveries finished flat overall as executive jets offset commercial shipments.
Safety
Energy Org Joins Fray Warning on Fuel Contamination
The report on fuel system icing inhibitor handling follows several instances on cross-contamination with diesel exhaust fluid.
Women's Champion Chabrian To Retire from WAI
Chabrian has steered WAI into an organization that has 14,000 members and has facilitated the award of $12.5 million in scholarships.
Fuel
NTSB Issues Warning: 'Don't Foul The Fuel!'
The NTSB alert outlines several incidents involving DEF contamination and provides guidance on avoiding such an event.
Regulations and Government
Dickson Confirmation Widely Welcomed Within Industry
In confirming Dickson, the Senate agreed to a waiver that would enable Dan Elwell to return to the deputy administrator's post.
Regulations and Government
Fuel Fraud Repeal Gains Traction Under Plane Act
A GAO study estimated that the aviation trust fund may have lost well over $1 billion because of the nearly 15-year-old fuel fraud tax law.
Regulations and Government
Inhofe, King Further Champion GA Issues with Plane Act
The Plane Act, S.2198, is designed to foster airport infrastructure, end the revenue diversion, and strengthen pilot legal protections.
Regulations and Government
Senate Confirms Dickson as FAA Administrator
The confirmation came over the objection of Senate Democrats, who voiced concern about a whistleblower complaint involving Dickson's former employer.
Maintenance and Modifications
Court Overturns NTSB Findings in Falsification Case
ARSA questions whether the ruling came to the correct conclusion for the wrong reason.
Baker Taps Goyco To Lead New Services Group
The organization will focus on strategic partnerships, contract management, compliance, and Hot-Stop “L” fire containment kit and parts sales.
Airbus Helicopters Reorganizes Leadership Structure
Several members of the Executive Committee are taking new roles, while others are joining the committee.
Regulations and Government
Senate To Begin Consideration of Dickson Nomination
A procedural vote was scheduled to limit debate and clear the way for a full Senate vote on the nomination.
