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
NBAA Survey Highlights Small Operator Concerns
Staffing, training and scheduling lead the list of top concerns for day-to-day operations of small flight departments.
Avionics
Astronautics Selects SEA, Aerotec as RoadRunner Dealers
The network marks a first for Astronautics, which typically has worked directly with other manufacturers and governments.
Quest Promotes Eddy to COO to Help Guide Growth
Eddy, formerly senior v-p of operations, brings a background in lean manufacturing to the role.
Environment
ICAO Aviation Emissions Scheme Exempts Most Bizav Ops
Aircraft operators that emit less than 10,000 metric tons of CO2 in international flight and aircraft weighing less than about 12,500 lbs are exempt.
Aircraft
Bombardier Global 7000 Powers On
The power on of the Global 7000's GE Passport engines keeps the aircraft on pace for first flight this year.
Safety
ICAO Honors 'Black Box' Inventor
Warren saw need for aircraft recordings as he looked into mid-air explosions involving the de Havilland Comet.
Sen. Nelson To Receive NBAA Meritorious Service Award
The award, NBAA's highest honor, is recognizing Nelson for his "unwavering support for general aviation over...many years."
Regulations and Government
ARSA Secures Path for New U.S./EASA Requirements
The U.S. FAA has confirmed that an ARSA form (E100) would be acceptable for the U.S./EU Maintenance Annex Guidance Changes 5 and 6.
Survey: Private Flying To Pick Up in 2017
The BJT 2016 Survey found that while 28 percent of the respondents flew less time in the past year, only 9 percent expect to in the next year.
ATC
Mobile Tower To Support Remote Tower Tests at Leesburg
A mobile tower will be based on the ramp of JYO while the remote tower demonstration there continues.
GA Industry Continues Evolution in Wichita Despite Uncertainty
Wichita was the “center of pain” during downturn.
Whitman Is NBAA's American Spirit Award Winner
Whitman is being recognized for his commitment to helping others throughout the global aviation community.
NBAA To Honor Whyte with Winant Award
Roger Whyte has remained actively involved in the business aviation community since retiring from Cessna in 2010.
Environment
ICAO Action on Aircraft Emissions Anticipated This Week
IBAC's Edwards offers support from bizav community for ICAO action on global market-based measures.
People in Aviation: October 2016
Industry announcements and appointments
Avionics
Rockwell Collins, Stellar Labs Team on Ops Platform
The system will marry Rockwell Collins flight operations information with Stellar’s commercial operating system and bring it to the cloud.
NAA To Honor Greene, Henne, Lacy and Chabrian
The Distinguished Statesman of Aviation Awards will be presented December 8.
Regulations and Government
Stopgap Funding Bill Averts U.S. Government Shutdown
Congress passed bill without Ex-Im fix.
Regulations and Government
NATA Evolves Under New Management Structure
Hiller expects a roll out of a number of new products and services to support the association's advocacy efforts.
Safety
GA Groups Urge NTSB To Set Record Straight on GA Safety
GA groups say NTSB has an inherent responsibility to provide comprehensive view of safety trends and outline GA improvements.
Airports
FAA Opens Investigation into SMO Eviction Notices
NBAA, AOPA seek to join Appeal of case over fate of SMO as the FAA strongly recommended the city to vacate the eviction notices.
Embraer To Shave Nearly 1,500 Workers Via Buyouts
Embraer announced the Voluntary Dismissal Program last month, saying its was part of an effort to save $200 million.
Latest UBS Index Paints Improving Bizjet Market Picture
Latest UBS Index increased 10 percent from the previous survey, led by small cabin market gains.
Regulations and Government
New Part 125 Guidance Clears Up Long-standing Confusion
FAA FSDOs differed on whether Part 125 operators required formal training programs.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Backs Bombardier's Court Battle over IRS Levies
Bombardier is seeking full Appeals Court review of its lawsuit regarding taxes assessed on Flexjet management fees.
Regulations and Government
Huerta: Small Aircraft Rule in 'Executive Review'
Huerta upheld the Part 23 rewrite as an example of how the agency is working to become more risk-based and flexible.
JSSI Adds to Leadership Team To Keep Up with Growth
JSSI is experiencing its best sales year ever this year, already surpassing all of 2015.
Safety
NBAA: 18% of Bizjet Crews Don't Do Pre-takeoff Control Checks
NBAA report, stemming from the 2014 Hanscom crash, found that 17.66 percent of flights on average have taken off without full pre-takeoff checks.
EBAA Elects Wiese To Succeed Long-time Chair Baviera
Baviera has led the board since 2004.
Aircraft
Aurora Wins NASA Contract for X-plane Candidate
The D8 demonstrates efficiencies in commercial aircraft.
