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

ATC

DOT Watchdog To Probe Shift of Newark ATC Management

FAA moved air traffic responsibilities from New York to Philadelphia before outages
Newark Liberty International Airport
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Heads Up Technologies Acquires Innovative Advantage

Acquisition is the third in three years for Heads Up Technologies
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Elevate MRO Adds Gogo to Installation Capabilities

MRO offering installation directly onsite or at customer facilities through strategic partnerships
Gogo Avance Lx5
Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 3500 to Costa Rica

Company has had a base in Costa Rica since 2015
Bombardier Challenger 3500 overwater (Photo: Bombardier)
Regulations and Government

Senate Panel OKs $1.4B FAA Boost, Rejects Privatization

Bill calls for trade policies to support manufacturers
U.S. Capitol Building
Aircraft

Jetcraft Partners with Aero Capital To Offer Magellan

Magellan provides an in-depth customized view of aircraft ownership costs
 generic aircraft
Aircraft

Skyryse: Release of Mosaic Paves Way for New Tech

Skyryse aligning with the FAA's new Mosaic standards
Skyryse One modified Robinson R66 helicopter
Regulations and Government

Trump Nominee for ICAO Draws ALPA Fire

White House nominated former Delta Air Lines pilot Jefferey Anderson to ICAO rep role
The White House
Aircraft

Jefferies: Available Bizjet Inventory Dips Slightly

More younger aircraft are on market
Gulfstream G650/650ER (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Training and Workforce

JSfirm Creates Searchable Airmen Database

Users can search by category, type rating, location, and last name
pilots shot
Regulations and Government

House Panel Approves Budget Jump for FAA in 2026

House bill to provide a $23.3 billion budget for FAA in 2026
U.S. Capitol
ATC

DOT Chief Continues Push for More ATC Funding

Duffy says FAA needs $31.5 billion to completely upgrade ATC
ATC tower
ATC

Aviation Stakeholders Eye Funding Needs for ATC Overhaul

Lawmakers and aviation leaders aligned on ATC modernization
Environment

Bombardier Marks Progress on Sustainability Goals

GHG emissions are down by 23% over 2019, and employee engagement exceeded target
Bombardier Global 7500 with new livery
Aircraft

NBAA Schedules 2026 Regional Forums in Miami, New York

2026 events will be held on February 25 in Miami and June 3 in White Plains
2024 Miami regional forum
Aircraft

NBAA Schedules 2026nRegional Forums in Miami, New York

2026 Events will be held on February 25 in Miami and June 3 in White Plains
Aircraft

As Trade Wars Intensify, Embraer Evaluates Impact

U.S. and Brazil traded 50% tariff threats
Embraer Praetor 600 in flight
Regulations and Government

Bedford Steps into FAA Administrator Role

Senate confirmed Bedford in 53-43 vote
Republic Airways president Bryan Bedford
Aircraft

Business Aircraft Flight Activity Sees Boost in June

Global business aircraft activity up 4.8% YOY in June
Phenom 300 (Photo: NetJets)
Environment

NBAA Calls Climate Report on Bizjets Flawed, Incomplete

NBAA’s Bolen questioned why readers weren’t given information about environmental advances in business aviation
business jet on ramp
Regulations and Government

Budget Bill Provides $12.5B for ATC, 100% Depreciation

ATC funding recieved broad support
Aerial view of U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Regulations and Government

Senate Panel Approves Bedford FAA Nomination

Commerce Democrat leadership opposed the nomination
Republic Airways president Bryan Bedford
Charter & Fractional

FlyExclusive Brings Caravan Service to Florida, Islands

Land and amphibious float aircraft to be used for service
FlyExclusive Cessna Caravan
Charter & Fractional

Valo Aviation’s Falcon 8X Addition Marks Bahrain First

Dassault’s ExecuJet facility in Dubai recently received Bahrain approval for 8X Mx
Valo Aviation celebrates the first Falcon 8X in Bahrain
Training and Workforce

NBAA Survey Reveals Bizav Pilot Salary Increases Easing

Business aviation salary increases less than in recent years but were still twice the national average
flexjetpilots
Training and Workforce

CAE Adding Simulators in Madrid, the Philippines

Simulators expands partnerships with Embraer, Cebu Pacific
Cebu Pacific and CAE executives celebrate the addition of an A330neo
Aircraft

JSX To Launch ATR Service as OEM Sees Overall Market Growth

ATR had its strongest first half in the past several years
ATR Paris Air Show 2025
Environment

Honeywell Growing Applications, Licenses to Build Up SAF Base

Company recent teamed up with St1 Nordic and Power2X on SAF processes
St1 Nordic Refinery
Aircraft

Airbus Widebody, Rotorcraft Order Book Grows

MNG, Starlux, Egyptair sign agreements for A350-1000s and -900s, and A350Fs
Starlux A350-1000
Engines

PBS Unveils Most Powerful Engine Yet for UAS

TJ200 will open possibility in defense and commercial unmanned systems where high performance is required
PBS Group TJ2000 engine