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

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.
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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.
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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.
Aircraft

Airbus Unveils New ACJ Interior

ACJ Interior includes individual mini-suites.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Senators Urge House To Act on FAA Bill

The Senators warned that the House ATC proposal would not gain consensus in the Senate at the time.

Business Aviation Market Slowing to ‘Stall Speed’

At EBACE this week industry experts and economists outlined macroeconomic effects on market and the knock-on effects for aircraft owners.
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Security

MedAire Calls for More Complete Airspace Risk Assessment

The security specialist also is focusing on Zika risks.

Avinode Strives To Become ‘Sabre’ of Bizav Market

The company is developing end-to-end capabilities to enable charter brokers.
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Aviation Nutritionist: DNA As Key To Better Nutrition on Travel

The Aviation Nutritionist addressed EBACE Safety Workshop.
Charter & Fractional

London Executive Aviation To Become Luxaviation UK

Name change comes as company celebrates 20th anniversary.
Charter & Fractional

Bestfly, JetMagic Seek Aruba AOC approval

JetMagic AOC to be awarded shortly and Bestfly is under review.
Aircraft

Sparfell Acquires Legacy 600 For New Leasing Model

Sparfell aims to bring an established commercial aviation leasing practice -- aircraft, crew maintenance and insurance -- to the business aircraft market.
Aircraft

Tactair Selected to Provide Master Brake Cylinders for PC-24

Cylinders incorporate performance and reliability improvements.
Regulations and Government

Gamba: All Eyes on ICAO Emissions Work

ICAO has begun discussions on market-based measures.

NBAA Honors Shanghai Airport Authority Leader

NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen presented an Innovation Award in recognition of SAA's leadership in supporting and commitment to ABACE.