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
Regulations and Government
Senate Bill Would Open Door for Flight Sharing
The bill would define "personal operator" as one who could arrange flights and split costs without needing to comply with commercial regulations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Expands CJ Winglet Offerings with New STCs
With FAA and EASA approvals for the CJ2 and CJ2+, Tamarack can now offer its Atlas Active Winglets on the Citation C525, 525A, and 525B series.
Maintenance and Modifications
Winglet Technology Gets STC for Sovereign Weight Boost
The FAA STC nod permits a 475-pound increase in the Sovereign’s MTOW and a 200-lb increase in MZFW.
Triumph, Gulfstream Agree on Shift in G650 Work
Triumph says the move, which includes consolidating G650 wing work to Gulfstream's plant in Savannah, will improve its bottom line.
Fang Liu To Take Second Term as ICAO Secretary General
Liu, who had addressed ABACE during her first year as secretary general, has spoken of the importance of partnership with business aviation.
Aircraft
MAF Orders Up To Seven Cessna Caravans
The organization is transitioning to an all-Caravan fleet in Papua New Guinea,
NARA Awards $36,000 in Aviation Studies Scholarships
Twelve students studying various disciplines in the aviation field each received $3,000 awards.
NBAA Warns of Commercial UAS Violations
A growing number of recreational operators are flying UAS for commercial purposes, NBAA fears.
AEA's Paula Derks Plans 2019 Retirement
Derks stepped in as president of the association in 1996, taking the reins from her father, Monte Mitchell, who had previously led AEA for almost 20 years.
GAMA Rally Highlights Genav Growth, Workforce Needs
The event, GAMA's 16th since 2009, drew participation from local, state, and federal officials, as well as from a number of GA manufacturers.
Charter & Fractional
OJets Kicks Off Charter Ops with Global, Challenger
The Singapore operation hopes to quadruple its fleet by the end of the second quarter.
Charter & Fractional
Executive AirShare Names Owen President and CEO
Owen succeeds Keith Plumb, the company co-founder who announced in February plans to step down..
Regulations and Government
AsBAA Warns of Consequences of China/U.S. Trade Dispute
The association expressed concern not only about business jet sales but also about ramifications for suppliers.
People in Aviation: April 2018
Ken Dufour and Jason Zilberbrand have taken over the management and day to day operations of appraisal company Vref Publishing.
Maintenance and Modifications
Field Aerospace, Nextant Detail $155.7M USAF Contract
Field is working with Nextant, Rockwell Collins and FlightSafety International on the upgrade program, which will make T-1A trainers ADS-B compliant.
Maintenance and Modifications
Deer Jet Obtains U.S. FAA Repair Station Approval
With the nod, Deer Jet becomes one of only 45 U.S.-approved maintenance organizations in Mainland China.
Regulations and Government
NASA Awards Lockheed Martin Supersonic Demo Contract
The Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator will test community reaction to a softer thump from supersonic flight over land.
Regulations and Government
IRS Revises Certain Commercial Flight Fees
The agency has altered its approach to fee adjustments in accordance with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Charter & Fractional
ANA Steps into Bizjet Market with Sojitz, Honda Aircraft
Agreement with Sojitz forms an new charter venture, while MoU with Honda Aircraft seeks expansion of bizjet market using HondaJets.
Airlines
SIA Unveils New Interior, Plans for Boeing 787-10s
Airline investing $350 million in cabins of first twenty 787-10s on order
Maintenance and Modifications
Hartzell Names Brinkley 27th Recommended Service Shop
The recognition follows a decade of investment into expanded facilities and new capabilities at Brinkley.
Aircraft
Singapore Airlines Takes First Boeing 787-10
Scheduled to enter service in May, SIA 787-10s will initially fly routes planned for Osaka, Japan, and Perth, Australia.
GAMA To Stage Next Rally at Garmin's Olathe Facility
The rally will be GAMA's 16th event held since 2009 as the industry has sought to educate the local community and government leaders on the industry.
FAA Forecast: GA Pilot Population To Continue Slow Slide
FAA is predicting the number of active general aviation pilots will decline by 22,600.
Omnibus Draws Industry Praise for Increased FAA Funding
Aviation safety, NextGen and other initiatives will receive boost under government-wide Fiscal Year 2018 omnibus bill.
Safety
FAA Formally Bans Certain Harnesses in Doors-off Ops
The ban on non-approved supplemental passenger restrain systems in commercial doors-off operations followed the March 11 East River helicopter crash.
Regulations and Government
Omnibus Bill To Extend FAA Authorization, Provide $18B
Government-wide spending bill provides a six-month extension on FAA's authorization, gives a $500 million budget boost to the agency.
Canada Tax Agency Outlines Bizav Personal Use Policy
The Internal Communiqué AD-18-01 – Taxable Benefit for the Personal Use, represents a compromise over a previous proposal, but increases tax values.
Regulations and Government
FAA Forecast: Turbine Fleet To Keep GA Market Stable
Turbine aircraft fleet size will grow through 2038, offsetting a decline in the number of piston aircraft.
Safety
ACSF Joins Forces with AviationManuals on ASAP/SMS
Operators will be able to participate in the ACSF/FAA ASAP program through the AviationManuals ARC SMS software application.
