Kerry Lynch stepped into the role of editor of the&nbsp;Aviation International News&nbsp;monthly magazine in May 2022 after serving with&nbsp;AIN&nbsp;for eight years. She joined&nbsp;AIN&nbsp;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&nbsp;HAI Convention News. Lynch previously spent 25 years with Aviation Week. During her time there, she reported for and later steered&nbsp;The Weekly of Business Aviation, oversaw business aviation content on the&nbsp;Aviation Week Intelligence Network, served on the&nbsp;Show News&nbsp;staff, and held roles as the Washington columnist for&nbsp;Business &amp; Commercial Aviation&nbsp;and&nbsp;Overhaul &amp; Maintenance&nbsp;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.

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Vista introduced the new flagship of its fleet, the Bombardier Global 8000, in China as the operator eyes expansion in the region. Vista’s flight activity in Greater China grew by 32% from 2024 to 2025 and, at the same time, by 25% across Asia-Pacific, the company reported.
The private aviation group touted the potential of Greater China, saying it is entering a “revolutionizing phase of growth,” with Hong Kong remaining the third-ranking financial hub globally and Shanghai moving into sixth place, according to the Global Financial Centres Index.
Both cities consistently rank among the top Vista destinations by volume, and the operator has launched a tour of its Global 8000 at both locations. Vista, one of the largest private aviation operators worldwide, is hoping to tap into a growing base of ultra-high-net-worth individuals in Greater China and accelerate flight traffic in the region.
Vista noted that flights between Hong Kong and Shanghai have ranked among its top three routes in the region, followed closely by flights between Hong Kong and Tokyo. Demand from Hong Kong has jumped by 35%, and travel between Asia, Europe, and North America grew steadily last year.
Vista called the Global 8000 tour part of an overarching strategy to build on its breadth of services in the region. In October, the company launched XO in Asia to provide a balance of premium subscription-based products and a commitment-free option.
“Today’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals and corporations in China expect more than just access to an aircraft. They seek the very best: the latest innovations, personalized service, and the speed and flexibility to match their demanding lifestyles,” said Crystal Wong, Vista president for Asia Pacific. “This is why regional expansion is central to our strategy. Vista’s ambition is to deliver the ultimate client experience and offer the most comprehensive private aviation solution available anywhere in the world.”

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