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
GE Aviation Runs Second Catalyst
While the Catalyst program gears up for certification testing, GE is testing a new aerobatic variant of the H75 on the Diamond Dart trainer.
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Tackling Internet of Things
The IMS unit has extened its reach further into biometrics, self-serve stations, dataflow, new pipelines and a nuclear approach to cybersecurity.
Regulations and Government
GAMA: UK Brexit Paper A Step Forward, But Work Remains
GAMA supported the UK's proposed continued involvement in EASA, but said little time remains to work out details in areas such as oversight.
Airports
Courts Side With City Once More in Battle Over SMO Fate
While a California district court rejected an appeal to save SMO long-term, jet traffic at the airport has shrunk by 80 percent.
Regulations and Government
Trump Leaves Out Privatization in ATC Modernization Vow
The administration, however, has indicated plans to continue ATC overhaul push.
Aircraft
G600 Travels to Farnborough
Gulfstream underscored the importance of the European market to its fleet, with 225 Gulfstreams based in the region.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Hours, Revenues, Membership Soar in First Half
Propelling flight growth was a 32 percent year-over-year increase in the number of members, along with a 33 percent growth in renewal hours.
Security
DOT IG Raises Flag on DataComm Security Plan Delays
The OIG found that FAA is identifying but not yet mitigating weaknesses in DataComm security.
Regulations and Government
SCOTUS Battle Fuels Fears of Further FAA Bill Delays
Washington lobbyists have been concerned about an apparent lack of momentum with the bill.
Analysts: Upside for Exec Jets Unit under Embraer/Boeing JV
Analysts see joint venture for Embraer Executive Jets less likely, but suggest possibility of further Boeing cooperation, increased product development.
ATC
NBAA Hails FAA Collaboration on EGE Procedure
New procedure will not require prior authorization or training, nor will it require A-RNP capability.
Charter & Fractional
NATA Sees More Enforcement on Illegal Charter Ahead
NATA said the latest FAA proposed enforcement action brings to light ramifications of illegal charter activity.
Aircraft
Embraer Delivers first Asia-Pacific Bound 300E
The aircraft will be sued to transfer travelers to Northern Escape Collection destinations in Australia.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dems Call For Action on Repair Station Testing Regs
DeFazio and Larsen expressed disappointment with the FAA's failure to implement the mandatory drug testing requirement despite congressional mandates.
Regulations and Government
ICAO Carbon-Offset Plan Draws Bizav Backing
IBAC said the recent agreement establishes a single fair system for international aviation.
Regulations and Government
ICAO Reaches Agreement on Further CORSIA Details
The new agreement lays groundwork for states, airlines, and other large operators to implement the market-based emissions-offsetting scheme.
Regulations and Government
Dallas Delays New DAL Genav Fees until October 1
The city asked the GA community to commit to higher fees if data supports such rates.
Regulations and Government
FAA, EASA Sign Agreement To Lower Validation Costs
The agreement is part of a larger effort to ease product valdiations.
Regulations and Government
Basic Regulation Secures Further EU Endorsement
GAMA's Bunce urges EU to provide necessary support to enable EASA to fast-track implementation.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Taps Atlas Air in Germany as Authorized Center
Atlas is authorized to sell and service the Tamarack active winglets.
Safety
ALPA Urges Caution on Space Launch Integration
A recent space launch caused 563 flight delays and affected a 5,000 sq nm area.
Regulations and Government
Love Field Pilots Group Forms Landing Fee Task Force
The group is hoping to provide consultation on looming GA fees.
Regulations and Government
AOPA: Be Ready for Mexico's 406-MHz ELT Mandate
Mexico's DGAC informed AOPA this month that no further extensions to the 406 MHz ELT would be granted.
Regulations and Government
Bizav Calls for Clarity, Fairness on DAL Landing Fees
The timing of the implementation of the fees is unclear after city and airport officials agreed to examine the fees.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NBAA Requests Guidance on IRS Tax Changes
Association seeks specifics and interpretations on new bonus depreciation and entertainment and commuting expense measures.
Safety, Environment, Reauth Focus of NATA Conference
The conference included a discussion of a dispute within industry over FBO pricing, yet showcased the cohesiveness of industry on many other issues.
FAA Halts Unleaded Avgas Flight Tests in PAFI Program
An evaluation of issues that have cropped up with the two options tested under the PAFI program is pushing back the timeline of the program by a year.
Regulations and Government
Industry Leaders Pushing for Hill Action on FAA Bill
While ATC has been taken off the table, NATA president Marty Hiller expressed doubt that "we'll ever actually kill that dragon."
Argus: Bizav Flights Continue Upward Trend
The 2.2 percent increase in flights in the U.S, Canada, and the Caribbean in May followed 2.6 percent year-over-year increases recorded in recent months.
Regulations and Government
European Parliament Approves Revision of EASA Basic Reg
GAMA praised the effort saying it will pave the way for a changing aviation landscape.
