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
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Airtext Works With 3S To Expand Messaging Availability
The companies are creating a broad AML for the Airtext SMS messaging system.
Aircraft
Bombardier: New Lighter Wing Won't Delay Global 7000
The company is not detailing the changes involved with the wing, but stresses that the only change involves the weight, not aerodynamics.
Noble Steps In as New Head of ATP
ATP parent ParkerGale had recruited Noble to the board last year.
Jack Hammond, Long-time Leader in Aviation Fuels, Dies
Hammond drove market and safety innovations in the aviation fuel sales business.
Retired Senior Coast Guard Officer Picked To Lead TSA
David Pekoske, the White House's selection for TSA chief, was a vice commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, similar to form TSA head Peter Neffenger.
Regulations and Government
Chao Vows To Work with GA To Assuage ATC Reform Fears
Chao also expressed need to work with Congress on protections for rural communities.
Regulations and Government
U.S. House Dems Offer Alternative to Independent ATC
The House plan was introduced as Senate Commerce Committee members expressed skepticism over the White House reform proposal.
Regulations and Government
ATC Reorg Seen As Long Shot, But Bizav Girds for Fight
NATA president Marty Hiller warns that what is going on in the White House and with reauthorization "could change the landscape of general aviation."
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft Adds Canada to HondaJet Approvals
The aircraft also has received certifications in the U.S., Europe and Mexico.
Aircraft
Quest's Float Kodiak To Tour U.S.
The tour comes as the Quest has expanded its international reach.
Aircraft
West Star Celebrates New Landing Gear Shop, 145 Cert
The company acquired the dedication 20,000-sq-ft landing gear facility in February.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ontic Expands P&WC Parts Production Portfolio
The acquisition involves approximately 80 additional parts, bringing the number of total parts for the JT15D engine that Ontic supports close to 300.
Regulations and Government
Trump ATC Proposal Fails To Sway Opposition
Future remains uncertain on Capitol Hill.
Trump Provides Detailed Look at User-funded ATC System
The proposal calls for access for general aviation and to rural communities, but it also does not spell out general aviation exemptions from user fees.
People In Aviation: June 2017
Nordam restructures, Tim White to lead JetAviva as president and John Goglia becomes chairman of PAMA.
Aircraft
One Aviation To Switch To Williams Engine for 'Canada'
The engine marks a shift away from the P&WC PW600 family.
Aircraft
Learjet Turns 3,000 with the 100th Model 75 Delivery
Leggett & Platt accepted the milestone business jet, making it the second Learjet 75 in its fleet.
Aircraft
Stratos 714 Moves into Next Flight-Test Phase
FAA lifted initial restrictions on flight-test program.
UBS: Customer Interest Still Solid, but Market Softer
The most recent UBS Business Jet Market Index fell just below the breakeven demarcation that would indicate a growing market.
ATC
FAA Delays Flight Plan Format Transition
The latest delay enables the FAA to integrates enhancements to the format while avoiding disruptions during the busy summer flying season.
'Challenging Environment' Spurs Cuts at Falcon Jet
The company is shrinking its workforce by less than 6 percent.
Triumph, Bombardier Reach Settlement on Wing Dispute
Triumph CEO Crowley said it is "highly unlikely" that its Aerostructures unit (Vought Aircraft) will file for insolvency.
Regulations and Government
White House Seeks Cuts in FAA Budget, Outlines ATC Plan
NATA president Martin Hiller called the White House plan for cutting FAA's budget a self-fulfilling prophecy for the argument for independent ATC.
EBAA's Mitchener Aims to Increase Outreach
Mitchener, who became CEO of EBAA on April 3, noted frustrations members have had with national regulators.
EBACE 2017 Highlights Upswing In Europe
The show featured the European debut of a number of aircraft models, as well as new EBAA CEO Brandon Mitchener.
Charter & Fractional
GlobeAir Takes Two More Mustangs as Ops Increase
The company's fleet has grown to 16 aircraft.
FBOs
Stobart Executive Jet Center Opens at London Southend
Stobart Jet Center has a partnership with Apollo Air Services to provide transfers to central London, improving access to Canary Wharf.
Airports
LCY To Add UK's First Remote ATC Tower
To be operational in 2019, the tower will provide a 360-degree view of the airport using 14 HD cameras and two pan-tilt-zoom cameras.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sabena Technics joins Airbus Corporate Jets Service Network
Sabena Technic joins an authorized ACJ service center network that includes other MRO facilities in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Charter & Fractional
Captain Jet Aims to Bring Transparency to Charters
The Captain Jet platform went live in September through a partnership with Avinode.
