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
Maintenance and Modifications
PIA Opening New $1.3 Million Tech Training Facility
The expansion prepares the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics for an anticipated increase in demand for maintenance technicians.
NTSB Providing Behind Scenes Look with Podcast Series
Set to debut this fall, the series of podcasts will include interviews with board members, modal office directors, investigators and other personnel.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Adding Major Maintenance, Paint Facilities in Provo
The $70 million, 275,000-sq-ft project is slated for completion in 2019
EBAA Expands Staff with New COO, Comm Positions
Robert Baltus brings a background in charter, management and fractional operations, while Drosin has more than two decades of communications experience.
ATC
FAA Bill Still Up in Air in House
Democrats want six-month extension, but House Republicans may push for shorter time frame.
People In Business Aviation
A number of key leadership posts changed hands since the last NBAA Convention, including at Embraer and BBJ.
Bizav Ops Mark Another Month of Gains in Europe
Traffic has now been on the rise for 10 consecutive months, the longest period of growth since 2010, EBAA said.
Regulations and Government
U.S. FAA FY2018 Funding Bill Moves to House Floor
Fate of omnibus package is uncertain in Senate.
Maintenance and Modifications
Nomad Aviation Secures CAMO+ Recognition
The new recognition expands Nomand Aviation's capabilities under EASA.
Dumont Plans Giveaways During Morristown Forum
Dumont Group will give away nearly $200,000 toward the cost of paint, interior completion, Wi-Fi installation and a charter trip.
Garrett, Henne To Receive Top NBAA Honors
Joan Sullivan Garrett is this year's winner of the Meritorious Service To Aviation award, while Preston Henne was selected for the Doswell Award.
Regulations and Government
FAA Reauthorization in Limbo as Congress Returns
While no consensus is clear on FAA authorization, FAA funding is set to be taken up by the Rules Committee today and could reach the House floor shortly.
Regulations and Government
New FAA Part 23 Becomes Reality
The certification overhaul took effect on August 30, culminating a decade-long effort.
Rotorcraft
Erickson Hires Former IAP Chief as New CEO
Doug Kitani succeeds Andrew Mills, who stepped into the role on an acting basis in May following the company's bankruptcy exit.
Aircraft
EVAS Cleared for Falcon 8X
The system is offered on factory new or as a retrofit on a range of Dassault jets.
Safety
FAA InFO Preps Operators for Weather Service Change
The NWS is ceasing production of textual area forecasts in the Continental U.S., but will continue to produce them for Hawaii, Alaska and the Gulf.
Safety
Serious Runway Incursions Dip in Fiscal Year 2017
The most serious categories of runway incursions dropped from 19 in fiscal year 2016 to 6 this fiscal year.
Charter & Fractional
Air Partner: Charter Market To Grow on New Travelers
Fortunes of ultra high net worth individuals rarely foretell ebb and flow of charter market, says Air Partner CEO Mark Briffa.
Regulations and Government
Aerospace Industry Eyes NAFTA Negotiations
IAM seeks labor protections, while aerospace manufacturers hope for continued free trade.
U.S. Bizjet Ops Mark 12 Consecutive Months of Gains
European operations are up for eight consecutive months, according to market analyst UBS.
Airports
AOPA, GAMA Weigh In on SMO Case
The FAA has asked for an extension until late October to respond.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NATA Questions AOPA FBO Pricing Complaints
In letter, NATA expresses concerns that the AOPA complaints reflect "misunderstanding" of FBO economics.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet MS Expands Bombardier Maintenance with Globals
The company already has provided maintenance for Bombardier CRJ100/CRJ200/CRJ440 and Challenger 604/605/850 aircraft.
Safety
NTSB Highlights Fuel-management Issues in Accidents
Nearly half of the fuel management-related accidents involve pilots holding commercials or air transport pilot certificates.
AOPA Ups FBO Pricing Battle with Part 13 Complaints
The association filed complaints over pricing at three Signature Flight Support facilities and called out practices at two other FBOs.
Charter & Fractional
Surf Air Furthers European Rollout
The operator anticipates daily Zurich flights by October.
NATA Town Halls Highlight Illegal Charter, ATC Reform
The most recent events were held last week in Portland and Seattle.
Aircraft
Gulfstream G280 Fleet Tops 100,000 Hours
More than 115 G280s are in service, and through July 2017 the fleet had achieved a dispatch reliability rate of 99.90 percent,
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Antenna Approvals Clear Way for New 4G Network
Through the 4G network, the Gogo Avance L5 system provides “a more robust experience” for activities such as live streaming video and on-demand movies.
