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
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.
Senate OKs Nielsen Nomination as DHS Secretary
NBAA cites Nielsen's extensive experience in security matters, including in the aviation arena, in welcoming her as secretary.
DTN Enhances AviationSentry Weather Forecasting Tool
The additions will benefit helicopter operators, filling in gaps between weather observation stations with flight-category specific content.
Canada's Hall of Fame Selects New Slate of Members
The inductees have played instrumental roles in pilot advocacy, air medical services, armed forces, manufacturing and technology.
Tamarack Winglet Data Gets International Nods
The new aircraft flight manual supplement covers max weight increases, improved climb gradients, fatigue lie and maintenance, among other areas.
Regulations and Government
Proposed Caps on Vets Training Benefits Draws Fire
Eight associations asked lawmakers to strip caps out of a bill that is designed to improve the use veterans' assistance for flight training.
People In Aviation: December 2017
Brian Barents becomes executive chairman of Aerion, Dave Edwards is the first CEO of BACA-the Air Charter Association and Matthew Hutchison is Aurora COO.
Charter & Fractional
Zetta Jet Ceasing Operations Today
Bankruptcy court apparently denied Zetta Jet's bid for new financing.
Jet Edge Moves into New HQ To Accommodate Rapid Growth
The company has has seen its flights hours jump from about 3,200 annually five years ago to 29,000 now.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Logs Record Gains in Third Quarter
North America was a “core driver” in the growth of the company’s membership program, with a 25 percent jump in U.S.-based customers in the third quarter.
Safety
Study: Drone Damage Can Exceed that of Bird Strikes
The study assessed potential damage a drone impact could cause to critical flight surfaces on aircraft such as a Boeing 737 and Learjet 30/40/50.
Maintenance and Modifications
QTA Engine Obtains Fourth Nod for Engine Inlet Barrel
The carbon graphite composite barrel is designed to address engine inlet corrosion issues.
Airports
SMO To Close While Runway Shortening Is Completed
Once the the airport reopens on December 23, the runway will be 3,500 feet.
