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
IRS Gets April 19 Response Deadline in Flexjet Case
Bombardier's Supreme Court Appeal has drawn friends of the courts briefs from Flexjet now affilated company Flight Options and PlaneSense.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mayo To Offer Advent Anti-skid Braking System Installs
The lightweight systems are designed specifically for lighter aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expands Support with New Techs, M&O Series
Bombardier has hired 200 technicians over the past four months.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Secures Expanded Small Aircraft Exemption
The FAA agreed to two-year extension and to expand applicability to operations outside the U.S.
Aircraft
Dassault's FalconEye Now Certified on 8X
The system previously won U.S. FAA and EASA approval on the Falcon 2000 series and the Falcon 900LX.
Business Aviation 'Trailblazer' Chuck McKinnon Dies
McKinnon founded and managed IBM's flight department for nearly 25 years.
Sumwalt Takes Reins of NTSB as Vice Chair, Acting Chair
The shift in leadership roles comes as Bella Dinh-Zarr's two-year term as vice chairman expired on March 29.
FBOs
Signature Departs SNA but Continues Fight
Signature argues that the leasehold bidding process was illegal.
FBOs
Facing Deadline To Leave SNA, Signature Turns to Courts
Signature is planning to exit SNA tomorrow, but filed a write of mandate seeking relief from a Superior Court in Orange County.
Aircraft
HondaJet Adds Taipei, Hong Kong to Greater China Visit
Honda is evaluating the Chinese market for sales potential.
Hopes Run High for Europe Market Expansion with SET-IMC
Daher ad Pilatus among single-turboprop makers expecting to see growth in the European base.
HNA Moves To Build Largest Genav Business in China
The recently launched HNA General Aviation Group will operate a “comprehensive supply chain for general aviation," HNA said.
Maintenance and Modifications
Global Prospects Boost Duncan's Pre-purchase Business
Duncan is conducting pre-purchase evaluations on a Bombardier Global at each of its three main MRO facilities.
Safety
AOPA Urges NTSB To Review Genav Probable Causes
AOPA expressed concerns that the NTSB is approving "speculative" probable causes with little evidence.
FBOs
Geneva Airpark Expands Clientele Despite Traffic Dip
The FBO saw 18 percent new business and an 6.4 percent in number of aircraft housed, despite the 1.2 percent slide in traffic overall at Geneva Airport.
Aircraft
Gulfstream's G500 Readying for Service Entry This Year
Five flying test aircraft have accrued 2,600 hours in more than 600 flights.
Regulations and Government
New China Plan Targets Genav Growth in Four Regions
The plan involves efforts to improve efficiency, services and regulations in the Northeastern, Eastern, Northwest and Xinjiang regions.
Airports
FAA: Bizjets Can Safely Operate at LNA
Finding could overturn a long-standing ban on jets at the airport.
Regulations and Government
FAA Regulatory Board To Address Consistency Concerns
FAA released an order outlining the procedures for the RCCB, which is designed to address long-held concerns about inconsistent regulatory interpretations.
Turbine Aircraft, Ops Driving Gains in New FAA Forecast
The general aviation fleet is expected to increase a modest 0.1 percent a year through 2037, with turbine deliveries offsetting a drop in piston aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens Completes Its First GIV Fans-1/A Upgrade
The upgrade enables G-IV operators to comply with international mandates.
Regulations and Government
GA Groups Highlight ATC Reform Concerns to Lawmakers
Sixteen associations asked U.S. House and Senate leaders to ensure they have enough time to fully review any independent ATC proposal.
Veteran Communications Exec To Succeed Gamba at EBAA
Brandon Mitchener brings 25 years of journalism and public affairs experience to his new role, which begins April 3.
Regulations and Government
Dinh-Zarr Becomes Acting NTSB Chair
Christopher Hart term as chairman ended this month, but he remains on the NTSB roster.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Bizav Groups Back Bombardier Supreme Court Challenge
In amicus briefs, NATA and NBAA asked the Supreme Court to review Bombardier's case of aircraft management fee taxes.
Accidents
Challenger Accident Spurs Cautions for A380 Separation
The 604 lost control and plunged possibly as much as 25,000 feet after passing 1,000 feet of a 'large transport category airport."
Gulfstream's G550 To Enter Medevac Ops in Beijing
The aircraft will support the Beijing Red Cross Emergency Medical Center and will be used for disaster and air rescue.
U.S. FAA Gives Nod to G500, G600 P&WC Engines
The certification comes as Gulfstream prepares for initial deliveries of the G500 later this year and of the G600 in late 2018.
New Conference To Explore Industry Growth in China
To be held later this month, the event includes a conference day in Brea, California and an Aviation Expo in Chino, California.
New Embraer Teams To Explore 'Disruptive' Technologies
Embraer's new Global Business Center in Melbourne, Florida will serve as a central clearinghouse for concepts developed by the innovation teams.
