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
People In Aviation: March 2017
Industry announcements and appointments
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Celebrates 50 Years in Rotary Wing Aviation
StandardAero is targeting opportunities to grow its business despite a soft helicopter market.
Rotorcraft
Kaman Readies for Renewed K-Max Deliveries
First shipments of the updated Kaman K-Max helicopter are expected in the second quarter.
Rubicon Becomes Cello Air Finance Brand under New Owner
The Gill Group took a majority stake in Rubicon on January 17.
Senate Appropriators Up Objections to Independent ATC
A letter this week from the Democrat and Republican leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee serves notice that their position has not changed.
Virginia Passes Tax Exemption for Mx Activities
Virginia joins a growing list of states that have either passed or are considering aviation pro-growth initiatives.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Adds Falcon Classic to M&O Program
Dassault has eight upcoming M&O sessions worldwide in addition to its recently held Falcon Classic seminar.
HondaJet To Make First ABACE Appearance
The aircraft is drawing strong interests from prospects in the Asia region, said Honda Aircraft president and CEO Michimasa Fujino.
Regulations and Government
AIA: Gov't Needs To Work With Industry on Reg Review
A balanced approach is necessary to ensure that the executive orders do not hamper safety, AIA says.
ADS-B Installs Still Lag as MRO Availability Tightens
Industry leaders are warning that operators must plan for equipage now or will be "out of luck."
Large Jet Sales Plummet In Worldwide, Increase in EMEA
The 20 percent growth in business jet shipments in emerging EMEA was overtaken by drops in most other areas of the the world.
FAA: Drone Sightings Jump in 2016
While a number of reports included claims of collisions with drones, the FAA was unable to verify any of them.
Security
AOPA Turns To DHS for Help on Lantana Airport
AOPA is urging screening and gateway procedures for the airport during President Trump's visits to Mar-a-Lago.
Uber Among Slate of New GAMA Members
Gama added three new members and three associate members that illustrate the evolving nature of the industry.
JetSmarter President Resigns After 'Unrelated' Charges
Gennady Barsky recently became president after serving as CFO for JetSmarter.
Regulations and Government
Industry Asks FAA To Clear Up Drug-testing Confusion
Some auditors have expressed views that people who receive stock items are performing safety-sensitive functions.
GAMA: Large-aircraft Market Woes Cause Dive in Billings
Billings were down by double digits as nearly all the business jet manufacturers had down years.
Aircraft
G280 Accrues 58 City-Pair Speed Records
Four of the records have been set by flights in Africa.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Lawmakers Highlight Certification Concerns
Bell's Michael Thacker encouraged increase Part 23 reforms to other certification areas.
Aircraft
Daher's TBM 930 Enters Service in Asia
Repeat customer Anutin Charvirakul took delivery of the TBM 930 in Thailand.
Accidents
ATSB Investigates King Air B200 Crash in Melbourne
All four passengers and the pilot died when their plane struck a shopping center shortly after takeoff.
Textron Aviation, Bell Leadership Teams Reshape
Reorganization puts Michael Thacker, Kryia Shortt, Brad Thress and Rob Scholl into new roles.
Maintenance and Modifications
SAE To Tackle Helicopter IBF Standards
The FAA has asked SAE to work through two of the more difficult issues as it attempts to complete a policy statement on IBF installation.
FBOs
Orange County Delays SNA FBO Vote in Face of Complaints
Signature filed a Part 13 complaint over the SNA decision and required DOT IG investigation.
Training and Workforce
Simhawk Adds Capabilities to Its Training Marketplace
The additional capabilities will enable flight training buyers to select courses along with simulator time.
Regulations and Government
Trump Meeting With Airlines Heightens Opposition to ATC Reform
A new poll found that 62 percent of respondents oppose ATC privatization.
Signature Files Protest over SNA Leasehold Vote
Signature called the decision to award the leasehold it held for 20 years to ACI Jet improper and illegal.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Global Family Climbs to 2,500 Ops at ASE
Aspen/Pitken is listed among the most challenging airports to operate at with steep approaches.
Gulfstream Plans a Busy Year of Customer Events
The schedule includes nine forums, two advisory board meetings and a virtual operators conference.
Maintenance and Modifications
Teamsters Step Up Dispute over NetJets Mx Outsourcing
The union is sending letters to NetJets customers and hoping to meet with them directly to discuss their complaints.
