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
Charter & Fractional
M&N Aviation Cleared for Cuba
The San Juan, Puerto Rico-based company joins a growing list of charter operators to add Cuba to their approved Operations Specifications.
Regulations and Government
EASA Releases Small Aircraft Certification Proposal
Release of NPA puts CS-23 on pace for year-end enactment in Europe.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Takes G600 Cabin on Tour
The road show will provide customers a look at some of the design concepts incorporated in both the G600 and its sister G500.
Regulations and Government
New Jersey Tax Proposal Draws Industry Ire
The proposal would more than double the fuel tax and eliminate an airline exemption for fuel burned outside the state.
Regulations and Government
FAA's New UAS Rule Draws Praise From GA Groups
NBAA said the rule balances safety with the ability to operate UAS, but expressed concern the FAA has yet to release guidance when operating near airports.
UBS: Pre-owned Bizjet Inventory Continues To Grow
The number of used aircraft for sale between 6-10 years old has jumped 21 percent.
GAMA Rally Highlights GA in Michigan
GA in Michigan supports 23,000 jobs and generates $4 billion in annual economic output.
Marty Hiller To Step In as Acting NATA President
Hill will work with Bill Deere and Tim Obitts when Tom Hendricks departs at the end of August.
Safety
NTSB To Examine Use of Pireps
Safety board member Robert Sumwalt expressed concern that Pireps are not as effective as they could be.
Safety
FAA Assessing Runway Status Lights Program
The agency created a survey as it looks to expand the program to other airports.
Aircraft
NASA Aims To Fly First X-Plane, Maxwell, Next Year
Maxwell will be a Tecnam PT600T twin-engine aircraft modified with a high-aspect-ratio wing carrying 14 electric motors.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Completes G500 Ultimate Load Testing
Testing, which took place over five months, marks another development milestone as the aircraft remains on pace for certification next year.
Environment
Brace for ICAO Emissions Scheme This Year
Aviation groups continue to push for global approac
Training and Workforce
FAA Puts New Airman Cert Standards in Place
The new airman certification standards for private pilot certificates and instrument ratings replace the former practical test standards.
Regulations and Government
Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 Gets Senate Nod for Third Time
The U.S. Senate passed the measure on June 14 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
NAA's Gaffney To Step Down at End of September
Gaffney steered the organization from near default into profitability.
Regulations and Government
FAA Moving To Change Culture, Evaluates Reorganization
Flight Standards Director John Duncan outlines to attendees of NATA's annual Aviation Business Conference efforts to become more consistent.
Regulations and Government
Pressure Mounts for House Action on FAA Bill
More than a dozen aviation groups warned U.S. House leaders that short-term extensions hinders the FAA and creates uncertainty.
Aircraft
Embraer Names Silva To Succeed Curado as CEO
Embraer grew into one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers during Curado's tenure.
Safety
NTSB Calls for Alert System for Icing Protection
Safety board pointed to pilot's failure to activate icing protection systems in December 2014 Phenom 100 crash.
Regulations and Government
Concerns Grow Over Prospect for Another FAA Extension
GAMA's Bunce urges House to take up Senate bill.
Meridian Founder Forester Flies West
Forester was inducted into the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame in 2008.
Avionics
FAA Offering Rebates to 'Kick Start' ADS-B Equipage
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said rebate is sending a signal about the agency's commitment to ADS-B.
ATC
RACCA: Volume of Terminal Procedures Becoming Unwieldy
The cargo carries organization is encouraging the FAA to work with various pilots group to simplify the terminal-area procedures package.
Avionics
Honeywell Looks At Mind and Speech Control for Future Cockpits
Honeywell is researching a range of pilot inputs to create an environment in which the pilot has multiple means to control an aircraft.
People in Aviation: June 2016
Industry announcements and appointments
UBS: Bizjet Market Remaining at Low Levels
The UBS Business Jet Market Index was unchanged from April, when it had reached the lowest level since early 2009.
Charter & Fractional
Court Sends Flight Options/Flexjet To Negotiation Table
Court Sides with Teamsters on seniority list and voluntary separation agreement offer.
Regulations and Government
Bizav Groups Warn Members To Prepare for New Labor Rule
The Department of Labor is doubling the threshold for exempt employees.
Regulations and Government
FAA Plans Public Meeting about Helicopter Filters
The agency's proposed policy guidance is raising fears that the requirements could end development of inlet barrier filters in the aftermarket.
