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
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
Industry announcements and appointments
Engines
Spike Aerospace Mulls Engine Options for Supersonic Jet
The company has been working with two manufacturers and is in early discussions with a third.
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.
