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 Appropriators Move To Block ATC Reform Proposal
FAA would receive well over $500 million in additional funding under the Senate version of the fiscal 2018 transportation appropriations bill.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Dual Electronics Rolls Out Dual-band ADS-B Receiver
The portable unit connects to electronic flight bag apps through Bluetooth.
Maintenance and Modifications
New Dassault Unit Packages Pre-Owned Falcon Services
The reorganization comes as Dassault has seen a jump in pre-owned Falcon transactions.
Regulations and Government
Ali Bahrami Returns To FAA To Lead Aviation Safety
Most recently vice president for civil aviation at AIA, Bahrami previously spent 24 years at the FAA.
Aircraft
ICON Resumes Deliveries, Turns Attention to Enhanced A5
Deliveries had been on hold since May 2016.
USAIG Offers Takeoff App Pro Sub with new Policies
New Owner Pilot Aircraft policy holders will receive a one-year subscription for two pilots to Sporty's Takeoff App Pro version.
Regulations and Government
ATC Proposal Still Facing Uncertain Fate in U.S. House
Former Clinton and Bush officials are backing ATC reform, but say business aircraft operators should pay same fees.
Avionics
Genesys Unveils New Autopilot System for Light Aircraft
The system leverages technology for the Genesys S-TEC 5000 autopilot to bring a lower cost option for the Part 23 market.
WAI Seeking Applicants for $570,000 in Scholarships
More than 100 scholarships will be presented during the 29th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference in March.
Daher Interns Bring Humanitarian Aspirations to OSH
The newest interns, the winners of this year's EAA/Daher International Scholarships, will be on hand to help out Daher during AirVenture.
Hartzell Celebrates 100 Years with New STCs,Technologies
Hartzell is coming to Oshkosh with recent approvals for its products on aircraft ranging from the Piper M600 to the Super Cub.
Avionics
Garmin Rolls Out New ADS-B/SiriusXM Receiver Line
The GDL 52 is Garmin's first portable receiver to combine ADS-B and SiriusXM Aviation weather and audio in a single unit.
EJM's Fox, Textron Aviation's Graham To Lead ACSF Board
Fox brings more than 30 years of aviation experience to his new role as chairman of ACSF.
Regulations and Government
AAAE Warns of Looming Extension of FAA Reauthorization
Both sides are working feverishly on the ATC issue, but time is drawing short for completion of the reauthorization bills.
Regulations and Government
U.S. House Appropriators Seek To Boost FAA Funding
The bill would provide $16.6 billion for FAA in Fiscal Year 2018 and includes numerous provisions of note to industry.
White House Nominates Sumwalt as NTSB Chairman
Sumwalt has served as acting chair since the end of March.
Regulations and Government
IRS To Shelve Pending Audits on Aircraft Management Fees
NATA hailed the decision as a victory and a step toward the issue surrounding the taxation of aircraft management fees.
Regulations and Government
Showdown on ATC Reform Looms in U.S. House
The House could vote on the ATC measure in a matter of days.
Aviation Communicator Clif Stroud Flies West
Stroud edited a number of aviation journals, in addition to his work with the FAA, NATA and companies such as Atlantic Aviation and Airwork.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Unveils App To Provide Direct Link to Customers
The app is designed for prospective buyers and existing owners, with aircraft information, detailed itineraries and bill statements, among other features.
Avionics
Equip 2020 To Address ADS-B Questions via Twitter
The twitter chat is among a number of initiatives to educate and encourage operators on the 2020 ADS-B OUT mandate.
ATC
GA Groups Widen Opposition to U.S. ATC Privatization
More than 100 general aviation groups signed onto a statement against the ATC reform proposal, marking one of the largest GA collaborations on the issue.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA's New RCCB To Clarify Article Replacement Questions
ARSA asked RCCB to clarify that repair stations could replace 100 percent of many articles without considering the action as manufacturing.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Extends Wi-Fi STC Coverage to Citations
The Citations join Learjets, Phenoms, TMBs and and Hawkers and Beechcraft aircraft on the STC.
ATC
Fumes Force Evacuation of Major FAA ATC Center
The three-hour evacuation disrupted operations throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
Aircraft
Embraer Ships Fewer Phenoms, More Large Bizjets in 2Q
Second quarter 2017 deliveries were down by two aircraft, but the mix reflected more large jets.
Regulations and Government
Despite Nominations, Concerns Remain for Ex-Im Quorum
The White House last month sent up two nominations for the Ex-Im board, but terms of two more members are set to expire.
Airports
FAA Gives Third Warning to Palm Beach on LNA Jet Ban
The FAA has set an August 7 deadline for Palm Beach County to alter its restrictions on jet aircraft at LNA.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Membership Sales Surge in 2017
The company experienced a record 57 percent jump in membership sales, while customer retention increased to 91 percent.
Busy June Continues Upward Trend for European Ops
Business aircraft flights have now increased for eight consecutive months.
