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
Epic Obtains Type Inspection Authorization for E1000
Aircraft remains on track for type certification this year.
Safety
NTSB Reiterates Call for Increased Part 135 Standards
NTSB aviation safety official Dana Schulze expresses concerns that medevac, charter, and other on-demand operators don't meet some Part 121 requirements.
General Aviation Issues Take Center Stage in Tarkio
The gathering of industry and government leaders highlighted workforce shortages, ADS-B compliance, and small airport funding, among other issues.
Maintenance and Modifications
Signature TechnicAir Completes First UK Atlas Install
The aircraft, a CJ1, also underwent major airframe maintenance.
WCA Opens Application Process for Fall Scholarships
WCA is offering 11 different scholarships valued at more than $60,000 that will be presented during NBAA's annual convention.
PAFI Tests Show More Work Needed on Avgas Replacement
The FAA is evaluating three other fuels as work continues on the original Shell candidate.
June Euro Bizav Activity Reflects 'Gloomier Picture'
While June was busiest month for business aviation in Europe this year, activity there was still off 1.7 percent year-over-year.
Desert Jet Founder Wilson Transitions to Chairperson
Jared Fox will take the role of CEO as Wilson transitions to new role.
Magellan Jets Hebert Becomes ACSF Chair
Hebert succeeds Textron Aviation's Michael Graham, whose nomination as a member of the NTSB is awaiting Senate action.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Calls for Immediate Checks of G650 Engines
The Gulfstream directive follows two incidents of G650ER inflight engine shutdowns.
Argus: Bizav Ops See Headwinds in North America in June
While down 0.5 percent in June, business aircraft operations are still up 0.3 percent through the first six months and are expected to be up in July.
Rotorcraft
HAI Launches Job Bank with JSfirm
the HAI job page provides a database of thousands of aviation job postings from companies worldwide that are posted through JSFirm.
Lone Star Flight Museum Raises $700,000 for Education
The Blue Skies Gala, now in its third year, drew 500 attendees.
Regulations and Government
Senate Commerce OKs Dickson Nomination to FAA Helm
The committee vote fell along party lines.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Global 5500 Bound for U.S. West Coast
The order comes as Bombardier approaches service entry for its newest members of the Global family later this year.
BACA Becomes The Air Charter Association
Newly named The Air Charter Association says the rebrand will give it a clearer identity.
NAA Honoring Bruce Whitman with New Annual Award
Whitman, who died in October 2018, is the initial recipient of the trophy established in his namesake in recognition of his contributions to the industry.
ATC
ATC Reps Warn of Safety Fallout from Swiss Court Ruling
The Swiss federal court decision to uphold an earlier air traffic controller verdict marks the first such conviction with legal effect.
Regulations and Government
July 4th Activities To Halt DCA Ops
The FAA warned that operations will be suspended from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at DCA for a military flyover and also be impacted later during fireworks.
Regulations and Government
FAA Establishes New Part 135 Rest and Duty Committee
The ARC resurrects the decades-long efforts to update Part 135 pilot rest and duty rules,
Regulations and Government
FAA Policy To Provide Relief During ADS-B Outage
FAA recognizes there will be circumstances outside an operator's control that may result in a temporary degradation of GPS performance.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Takes 100th Citation Latitude
The fractional ownership provider has firm orders for 35 more and a senior executive says, "There’s no slowing down for this airplane."
Regulations and Government
Senator Suggests Implementing TFRs for Concerts
Sen. Maria Cantwell is concerned that TFRs are imposed over sporting events but not over other major events, such as concerts.
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation Signature Teams Up with Windsor Jet
The alliance will extend Gama's reach in the heavy jet segment while providing Windsor with access to resources, expertise, and experience.
Regulations and Government
FAA Administrator Nominee Dickson Defends Disclosures
Dickson said he did not disclose a whistleblower complaint because he was named a party to it and said actions of Delta were appropriate at the time.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation Orgs Urge FAA To Revamp Mx School Proposal
In joint comments, 14 groups asked the FAA to take a less prescriptive approach and adhere to Department of Education practices in Mx school standards.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Linx Extends Reach into Northeast with Boston Base
The Boston base is part of a growth strategy that includes additional bases throughout the U.S.
Bizav Flight Activity Sees Double-digit Drop in Europe
The Argus report saw declines in all major aircraft categories with turboprop flights experiencing the biggest slide.
NATA Appoints Next Slate for Board of Directors
During the association's annual meeting and conference, NATA named Aeroplex/Aerolease Group president and CEO Curt Castagna as chairman.
Aircraft
Italian Govt Confirms Nearly $800M in Piaggio Contracts
The work provides a boost to Piaggio, which is operating under receivership and seeking a new owner.
