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
Lawmakers Move To Foster Women's Careers in Aviation
The House recently passed a measure to prioritize STEM grants for women, while the Senate would direct the FAA to create a Women in Aviation Board.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA To Train on Repair Station Certification
The course is designed for aviation safety inspectors, but can provide industry with insight on the process.
Airports
SMO Reopens with New ATC Procedures
Santa Monica Mayor declared the reopening with a shorter runway a great day for the city.
Airports
Pilot Continues Fight for Jet Ops at LNA
In his Part 16 complaint, Errol Forman urges the FAA to find Palm Beach County in violation of grant assurance agreements.
Training and Workforce
Transport Canada Approves Level-D Viking Twin Otter Sim
The simulator can provide training in either wheeled or seaplane configuration.
Regulations and Government
Look Ahead: ATC Debate To Heat Up Early in 2018
Many believe lawmakers lack political will to pass further short-term FAA authorization extensions, setting the stage for intense debate early in 2018.
People in Aviation: January 2018
Peter Agur retires, Greg Johnson joins Jet Edge and Metrojet hires Michael Chen.
Boeing/Embraer Talks Leave Open Questions on Bizjets
Boeing's vast infrastructure could provide a boost to Embraer's bizjet business, but whether Boeing is interested remains to be seen.
Aircraft
Boeing, Embraer Eye 'Potential Combination'
Talks ongoing as Airbus and Bombardier finalize plans for the European venture to take a 50.01 percent stake in the CSeries program.
Airports
NBAA: Tell Us About Your SMO Noise Violations
Under the new runway configuration, the noise monitors are 735 feet closer to the beginning of the takeoff roll, increasing the risk of noise violations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Beijing Commemorates Fifth Anniversary
The center has now supported more than 800 maintenance events, supporting customers in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines.
Regulations and Government
Tax Bill Provides 100 Percent Expensing Option in 2017
With marginal tax rate at about 40 percent, a taxpayer could see $800,000 in tax savings by purchasing a $2 million aircraft, says jetAvia tax expert.
Regulations and Government
Presidential TFR Returns To PBI through January 1
The TFR is among a number that could happen over the next several months for the Palm Beach area.
Argus: Strong December To Carry into Q1 for Bizav Flights
North American business aircraft travel is expected to be up 5.6 percent in December with December 22 and December 29 showing the greatest gains.
Thor Solberg Jr. Passes Away
Solberg spent years fighting to preserve the airport his father founded in 1939.
Regulations and Government
NBAA's Saucier To Retire
Saucier played an integral role in the establishment of nearly 20 regional groups.
Melcher: Ex-Im Woes Dampening Strong Export Growth
The U.S. is achieving record exports, but $30 billion in deals are being held up by a lack of a quorum at Ex-Im.
Airports
Final Work Under Way for Runway Shortening at SMO
The city denied requests for credits on leases for the 10-day down period.
Training and Workforce
FSI Gets Nod for Maintenance Training in India
FSI has a cooperative agreement to provide training at the Deccan Charters facility at Jakkur Airfield.
Regulations and Government
Tax Bill Wins Praise for Expensing, Managed Fee Stances
Full immediate expensing would apply to new and used aircraft, while the aircraft management fee issue would be settled following years of uncertainty.
Regulations and Government
U.S., EU Agree To Tighten Aviation Collaboration
The amendments to existing agreements call for collaboration on pilot licensing, trainers and ATM modernization.
Aircraft
Lockheed Martin, Aerion Reach MOU on Future of AS2
While not yet calling the arrangement a full partnership, Aerion anticipates the MoU will lead to AS2 production at Lockheed Martin facilities.
Aircraft
Bombardier Nearing First Flight of Global 7000 FTV5
Bombardier has requested certain exemptions as it continues on the certification path of the 7000.
Embry-Riddle Plans New Research Center
The center will be funded through a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Regulations and Government
House Bill To Tackle Range of Genav Security Issues
The bill is intended to highlight general aviation issues that often get lower priority on a national level.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Calls on Members To Contact Congress on Tax Bill
The association is backing the House language of 100 percent expensing, as well as clarification of aircraft management fee taxation.
Safety
FAA Issues Reminder on Holiday Laser Light Displays
The agency notes that the concentrated beams of laser lights reach much further than most people realize.
Regulations and Government
NATA Appeals to Lawmakers To Keep Key Tax Measures
NATA wrote House and Senate tax negotiators as they hash out differences in the House and Senate versions of the tax bill.
Charter & Fractional
Elit'Avia Sees Shift Toward Aircraft, Crew, Mx Requests
The Solvenian company has seen more customers prefer to treat business as a typical operating expense rather than a capital expense.
Airports
SMO Controllers Join Skirball Fire Battle
The efforts come as the airport is set to close for a 10-period while the city shortens the SMO runway.
