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
Avionics
EAA, Dynon Build on Partnership with Expanded STC
Announced this spring, the STC now includes the 7-inch EFIS-100 and covers additional Cessna and Piper models.
Flight Resource Unveils New MT 'Ultra' Two-Blade Prop
Taking on the Hartzell Traiblazer, the propeller is being certified for certain Aviation, American Champion and Cessna aircraft.
Environment
EPA Takes Next Step in Regulating Aircraft Emissions
The agency issued findings that aircraft emissions contribute to air pollution that endangers public health and welfare.
Aircraft
Bell 525 Flight-test Program on Hold
Bell suspended the flight test program until it learns more about the cause of the July 6 crash of a flight-test vehicle.
Aircraft
Oil & Gas Woes Seep Into Bell Results
Commercial helicopter deliveries in the second quarter were down by 40 percents, revenues dropped $46 million and profits fell $20 million.
AEA's Newest Guide Details FAA Rebate Program
AEA will distribute thousands of free copies of the guide during EAA AirVenture.
Aircraft
Recently Certified Stemme S12 Arrives at Oshkosh
Stemme is anticipating U.S. FAA approval shortly after receiving EASA type certification in March.
Avionics
L-3 Bringing Lynx Direct to Market with Giveaway
Thirty-six NGT-2000 units will be handed out during Oshkosh.
Aircraft
Textron Jet Deliveries Up, but Pricing Dampens Profits
Textron Aviation’s profits dipped 9 percent despite an increase in business jet deliveries and 6 percent increase in revenues.
Avionics
AEA Incentivizing ADS-B Equipage with $1,000 Awards
AEA will present $1,000 awards to five aircraft owners as it eyes the Jan. 1, 2020 deadline.
Study: Bizav Nearly €100 Billion Industry in Europe
EBAA asked Booz Allen Hamilton to conduct the study to educate politicians and regulators on scope of the industry and its economic impact.
Regulations and Government
GAO To Release Probe on Aviation Fuel Fraud Law
Business aviation advocates believe the decade-old law is costing the aviation trust fund millions in non-commercial aviation fuel tax revenue.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Aviation Wins Cuba Clearance
joins a small but growing number of Part 135 operators authorized to fly commercial flights to the island nationJet Aviation joins
Long-time Corporate Pilot Bart Gault Dies
Known for his expertise in international operations, Gault flew in "some very challenging environments."
Regulations and Government
FAA Extension Targets Number of Safety, Security Issues
Bill, however, saves debate on other issues for more comprehensive bill.
Safety
NTSB Warns of Dangers of Flying with Cataracts
The safety board recommends that the FAA and AOPA educate pilots about safety risks involved with flying with cataracts.
Aircraft
Pilatus Building New Colorado Center To Prep for PC-24
The new facility will consolidate activities and accommodate growth as Pilatus ramps up production of PC-24.
Regulations and Government
Industry Urges FAA To Shelve Proposed IBF Guidance
The FAA held a public meeting in Fort Worth to gather input on its proposed IBF policy guidance.
Regulations and Government
House Panel Approves Management Fee Tax Relief Bill
The bill comes as industry has long awaited more permanent guidance from IRS.
Regulations and Government
Congress Completes Action on FAA Extension
The bill draws praise for third-class aeromedical reform but pushes off action on other key measures such as regulatory reform.
Regulations and Government
ARSA Warns of 'Backroom Deal' in FAA BIll
The association is objecting to measures involving mandatory drug and alcohol testing and background checks.
Regulations and Government
U.S. House Panel To Consider Management Fee Tax Bill
Introduced last year by Rep. Tiberi, H.R.3608 is designed to clear up ambiguity about the tax treatment of aircraft management fees.
Regulations and Government
U.S. House OKs 14-month FAA Authorization Bill
House T&I Chairman Bill Shuster wins praise for including third-class aeromedical reform, and rare GA praise for ATC reform efforts.
Aircraft
Honda Aircraft Gets Production Certificate for HondaJet
The production certificate positions Honda Aircraft to ramp up production of the HondaJet.
Aircraft
Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Slide In 2Q
Backlog remained unchanged and deliveries are still ahead through the first six months.
Charter & Fractional
K.C. Firm Takes Majority Interest in Executive AirShare
The father-and-son investment firm became involved with Executive AirShare in 2013 as a shareowner.
Regulations and Government
U.S Lawmakers Reach Compromise on FAA Extension
Measure, which extends FAA's operating authority through Fiscal Year 2017, leaves out ATC privatization, but also certification, regulatory reforms.
Regulations and Government
EASA Panel OKs Commercial SET-IMC
Commercial SET-IMC could be implemented six months after the regulation is officially published.
Regulations and Government
Congress Hashing Out Deal on Year-long FAA Bill
The measure could reach House floor this week.
People in Aviation: July 2016
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