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
Rotorcraft
HAI Calls FAA Limits on ADS-B Rebates 'Unacceptable'
The association twice has been rebuffed in its attempt to convince the FAA to include rotorcraft in the ADS-B rebate program.
Heli-Expo Finds New Locale, Opportunity in Atlanta
The 1.4 million sq feet of the convention center, 90,000 hotel rooms, ease of access, and local attractions have drawn Heli-Expo to city for first time.
Safety
FAA's Duncan: Compliance Philosophy Improving Safety
While the results have been "extremely positive," Duncan worries that critics still need to be educated about benefits of the FAA’s Compliance Philosophy.
Elit'Avia, ZenithJet Host Event for Family Office Reps
The companies have seen a growing interest in private aviation from representatives of high net-worth individuals and their families.
FBOs
FBOs Facing Rising Build Costs, Property Shortages
Executives at NATA's recently Aviation Leadership Conference see a number of obstacles as they look to keep up with growing bizav fleets.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
UTC: Collins Merger Still on Track for China OK
UTC chair Greg Hayes does not believe heightened tensions between U.S. and China is affecting approvals.
Maintenance and Modifications
King Aerospace Sees Record Growth, Jump in BBJ Business
Earnings are up 30 percent at King Aerospace, which has seven Boeing jets currently undergoing a range of work.
Argus: Light Jet Frax Flights Drive October Gains
While fractional operations involving light jets jumped 11 percent in October, Part 135 flights involving light jets slid 6.9 percent, Argus reported.
Safety
Data-sharing Leader Shahidi To Take Helm at FSF
Shahidi will become president and CEO of FSF in January, while current chief Beatty assists through the leadership transition.
Safety
Santa Monica Moves To Destroy SMO Runway Safety Areas
City council member, noting that SMO supporters are not going get their airport back, pushed for bids to remove "excess" space within runway safety areas.
Safety
Sumwalt Sees Growing Data Role for NTSB
The NTSB is trying to "get more savvy" on data to help improve aviation safety.
Aircraft
Bombardier Marks 40-Year Challenger 600 Milestone
The first 600 took to the skies on November 8, 1978, from Montreal, Quebec.
Bizav Must Look Locally, Reach Nationally for New Hires
NATA recently created a Workforce Development Committee to address shortage concerns.
Regulations and Government
FAA Weighs Penalties for Illegal Charter
FAA official John Duncan detailed the agency's approach to illegal charter during NATA's 2018 Aviation Leadership Conference.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Teams with Eagle on Demo Day
The companies will showcase the installations on a CJ1 and CJ2+ at the event.
ASG: Bizav/genav Fleets in China GBA Top 400
Restrictions are still curtailing growth.
Charter & Fractional
Priester Aviation Rolls Out Jet Card Program
The invitation-only program will offer jet cards in 25-hour blocks and involved travel from seven major cities in the U.S.
Regulations and Government
Elwell Paints Vision for 'Third Great Era' of Aviation
Five-year FAA bill paves way for future, but falls short on funding reform, Elwell says.
Executive Air Transport Co-founder Dostert Dies at 94
He took his first flight at the age of four in 1928 and then subsequently followed in the footsteps of his father in joining the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Regulations and Government
Former Delta Exec Said To Be In Line for Top FAA Post
Dickson recently retired after 27 years with Delta.
Safety
DeLisi: TEB Crash Spotlights Crew Performance, FDM Need
"In the absence of flight data monitoring, you don’t know how the airplane is being flown,” DeLisi said.
Safety
DeLisi: Part 121 Has Laid Roadmap for Bizav Safety
DeLisi cited SMS, CFIT training, improved weather forecasting tools, and flight-data monitoring as factors in Part 121 safety improvements..
Security
USC Protocol Provides Tool for Bizav Security
Thomas Anthony, a preeminent aviation security expert, warns that business aviation operators must be prepared for security at destination.
Safety
FAA Working With Industry on High-altitude O2 Mandate
Rick Miller, a top expert on the high-altitude oxygen mask requirement, expressed hope that "something positive" would result soon.
Safety
Bizav Experts Highlight Need for Safety Data
Senior business aviation experts share their personal stories of how they addressed various safety issues.
Safety
ACSF ASAP Program Reaches 115 Participants
The reports are beginning to produce non-compliance and root cause trends, enabling the development of common mitigations.
Safety
Safety Standdown Strives To Normalize Excellence
FAA, NTSB, NBAA, and top safety experts kick off this year's Safety Standdown, which is now entering its third decade.
Training and Workforce
FAA, Industry Collaborate on Part 135 Training Changes
Recent guidance is one of several updates anticipated.
Regulations and Government
FAA Refers Hinman Gray Charter Case To District Court
The FAA is alleging the company conducted more than 800 flights for profit without proper FAA certification or DOT economic authority.
Latest Harris Survey Further Confirms Bizav's Value
Survey finds that most operations involve small companies with a single aircraft, many of which travel to destinations that do not have commercial service.
