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
Airports
NBAA Appeals for Enforcement Against HTO Revenue Use
The association joined nearly a dozen local aviation companies in appeal to the FAA to reverse an early decision against enforcement.
Airports
East Hampton Files Complaint, Moves to End Blade Lease
East Hampton is questioning whether Blade is following federal requirements, but also complaining about rise in operations at HTO.
Regulations and Government
Facing GA Backlash, Shuster Drops Advisory Council Measure
The House Rules Committee set the parameters for a vote on FAA reauthorization legislation.
Regulations and Government
House Lawmakers Prep for Vote on FAA Reauthorization
A proposed tax increase on non-commercial jet fuel was shelved.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers To Eye Age-70 Mandate for NetJets
The proposed amendment does not specify NetJets, but is written narrowly so that only NetJets would be affected.
Safety
NTSB Continues Spotlight on Loss of Control
Speaking at an NTSB roundtable, aerobatic champ Patty Wagstaff stressed that a person does not to be a professional pilot to be professional.
Aircraft
HondaJet Debuts in Central Europe
Polish vodka distiller Chopin Vodka took delivery of the first Central Europe-based HondaJet.
Regulations and Government
FAA Bill Poised To Reach Floor Next Week
The Rules Committee is expected to set the parameters for a vote next week, but a last minute managers amendment could dramatically increase jet fuel tax.
Charter & Fractional
Nanshan Jet Adds Ground Services Business
The Yantai-based aviation services provide in addition is seeking to build up its managed fleet, saying business has been booming.
China Market Becoming More Discerning
Liao sees the market picking up–the majority of the 70 aircraft entering Greater China over the past year were added since the fourth quarter.
Aircraft
All Signs of Success at ABACE 2018
Thousands of industry-savvy attendees underscored the maturation of the industry in the region.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ameco, Lufthansa To Look at Maintenance Collaborations
The companies signed an MoU on joint possibilities for maintenance services.
Aircraft
Embraer Showcases Lineage, Legacy 650 To Evolving Market
Perception of business jets in China has gone from that of a luxury to that of a means for efficient travel, Embraer says.
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft Takes Steps to Expand Bizjet Market
Rather than go after every existing market slice, Honda Aircraft is looking at arrangements to introduce the aircraft to new markets.
Regulations and Government
Government Leaders Agree: Blue Skies Ahead for BizAv
The CAA, Shanghai Municipal, and airport authority leaders also expressed support for fostering development of business aviation in China.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Haite Combines Forces in Tianjin
MRO's partnership with Tianjin FBO will provide a "seamless experience" for customers in the region, ExecuJet Haite said.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Bolsters Asia-Pacific Support with ExecuJet
In addition to the new authorized center in Tianjin, Rolls-Royce is rolling out a Business Aviation Availability App.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation China Reps Order 52 Skyhawks
The aircraft will help build up China’s trainer fleets as well as expand on operations in the country.
Maintenance and Modifications
Beijing Capital Helicopter Gets HAI-APS Recognition
Beijing Capital Helicopter is the first helicopter operator in China to receive the recognition.
Regulations and Government
Bolen: Asian Market Maturing, But Challenges Remain
The ABACE exhibitors are reflecting the growth of the industry in the industry, but challenges exist in infrastructure, policies, and workforce.
Charter & Fractional
OJets Unveils Customer Strategy
OJets's charter and block hour services with its owned fleet will complement the company's Elit'Avia management business.
New Contract Cements JFI Reach In Greater China
The company has operational centers in Beijing and Hong Kong.
Jetex To Get Charge Out of Wright Electric Partnership
Jetex is laying plans for electric aircraft charging stations at its FBOs, beginning in Dubai.
ABACE Highlights Region's Commitment To Growth
This year's ABACE features a new hangar, 170 exhibitors, and government leaders discussing China's focus on business aviation.
Aircraft
HondaJet China To Launch FlightJoy Op, Expand Facilities
FlightJoy will offer charter services starting out with three HondaJets next year.
Aircraft
Bombardier Gives Global 7000 Longer Legs
Range increase gives the Global 7000 a 7,700 nm range, surpassing that of the Gulfstream G650ER.
FBOs
Harrods Rolls Out Welcome Mat at ABACE
The company has been holding face-to-face meetings with clients in China as it moves to build relationships in the region.
Regulations and Government
New FAA Bill Covers Host of Issues, but No ATC Reform
The bill addresses everything from certification reform and emerging technologies to safety and workforce issues.
Charter & Fractional
Newly Formed OJets Set for Quick Growth with Elit'Avia
The acquisition grows OJets's fleet from two to 23 aircraft and gives the new operator an anchor in the European market.
Aircraft
Citation Latitude Reaches Asia-Pacific Market
The aircraft has now been certified in at least 44 countries with recent validations from China, Australia, and the Philippines.
