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
NTSB Seeks Runway Alert Equipment on All Aircraft
In his first board meeting, Bruce Landsberg tried to limit a finding on runway positioning equipment to large aircraft, but met objections.
Regulations and Government
With Extension in Hand, Senate To Vote on Full FAA Bill
A procedural vote was scheduled on October 1 that would clear the way for Senate consideration of the full FAA bill later in the week.
Mente Group Sees Headwinds Ahead for Preowned Market
ADS-B backlog and lack of aircraft availability could slow transactions over the next year, Mente's Brian Proctor says.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Global 7500 Flagship Set for Canadian Nod
The Canadian TC, to be awarded during a ceremony in Montreal Friday afternoon, comes as HK Bellawings firms up its order for up to 18 Globals.
Regulations and Government
CBAA: Over-regulation in Canada Inviting Gray Market
The association recommended that the government move away from a one-size-fits-all approach tailored for commercial airlines.
NBAA To Honor Sean Tucker with Humanitarian Award
The award recognizes Tucker's work with at-risk youth through his Bob Hoover Academy.
Regulations and Government
House Clears FAA Bill Once More, Along with Extension
The Senate is expected to act shortly, but a one-week extension provides the chamber with a little more time.
Regulations and Government
Small Business Suffering from Shortages, Panel Finds
A CI Jets executive outlined a scenario where the company has lost its most senior pilots, flight instructors, and maintenance technicians.
Regulations and Government
Sweeping FAA Bill Includes NTSB Authorization
While the FAA bill includes hundreds of provisions, the proposed Age 70 limit for primarily NetJets pilots was left out.
Maintenance and Modifications
EAP: ADS-B, AD Could Lead to Mass Bizjet Retirements
Cost of ADS-B and a 2012 airworthiness directive could exceed value of aircraft, EAP warns.
FBOs
Air Culinaire Teams Up To Tailor Catering Needs
The new teams will streamline communications and the order process, the company says.
Regulations and Government
House, Senate Accord Clears Path for Massive FAA Bill
Announced in the early hours of September 22, H.R.302 would reauthorization the FAA, NTSB, and TSA.
LD Aviation Expands Small Flight Department Services
New website will provide a number of resources for chief pilots, flight department managers, and owner pilots.
European Pilot Shortage Harming Bizjet Ops, Says Broker
A lack of available pilot or crew has become a difficulty in seven out of every 10 business jet sales that Colibri Aircraft handles, the company says.
Workforce Symposium Spotlights Urgency of Pilot Shortage
The number of private pilots has dropped by 27 percent in the last 10 years, says FAA acting administrator Dan Elwell.
Regulations and Government
LFPA Seeks Further Fee Delay at DAL To Hash Out Rates
At issue is the validity of various metrics that will be used to develop the fee.
Avionics
UTC, Rockwell Collins Near Tie Up Following Safran Deal
UTC expects to detail to investors within about 60 days strategic future following Rockwell Collins merger.
DOT Rule Aims To Curb Shady Charter Broker Practices
The rule creases a new Part 295 to facilitate charter broker activities, calling for a series of disclosures and spelling out unfair practices.
Aircraft
U.S. Navy Becomes Latest Special-mission G550 Customer
Gulfstream modified the G500 to host a range of sensors in support of the latest missions.
Calio: Stakeholders Must Find Way Forward on FAA Bill
Also speaking at A4A's annual Commercial Aviation Summit, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced almost $600 million in airport grants.
ATC
Sarasota Gets New Tower
The $24.8 million tower was joined funded by the FAA, Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority and FDOT under a unique arrangement, the FAA said.
NBAA Chair, Gen. Newton, To Receive Wright Trophy
Newton is recognized for extraordinary achievements as a history-making, African American military aviator and his efforts to advance aviation education.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet's Dubai Facility Expands Lineage Capabilities
The company completed an M8 inspection on the Lineage, the most extensive the model, ExecuJet said.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Completes Initial Tamarack Winglet Installs
A CJ1 and CJ3 were the first to receive the Active Winglets at a Duncan Aviation shop.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SD Becomes Partner for Iridium Certus L-Band Service
atcom Direct will serve both as a “value added manufacturer” (VAM) and service provider.
Avionics
Pro Line Fusion Gets EASA Nod on King Air B200/B300s
Amsterdam-based JetSupport BV completed the first King Air B200 Pro Line Fusion upgrade, completing the initial flight of the aircraft on September 4.
Aircraft
Court Clears Restart of G500/G600 Nacelle Production
Production Restarted September 10 and Nordam said it has begun hiring across the organization.
Charter & Fractional
Embraer's New Phenom 300E Joins EAS fleet
With the addition of the newest Phenom, the fractional ownership provider says it is the first commercial operator of the full lines of Phenom aircraft.
Safety
ASI Nall Report, Scorecard Highlight Improving Safety
Fatal accidents were down in 2015, a trend that has continued in subsequent years.
GAMA Membership Takes Leap with 14 Additions
GAMA created a new associate member full category to enable companies that don't qualify for full membership to have a deeper engagement.
