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
Regulations and Government
Ex-Im Reauthorization, Fuel Fraud Study Near Passage
Congress is set to vote this week on a bill that would also reauthorize the U.S. Ex-Im bank and study general aviation fuel tax revenue diversions.
People in Aviation: December 2015
Industry announcements and appointments
Aircraft
Bombardier Eyes CSeries Market Entry As It Seeks Cash
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft planning 15-20 CSeries deliveries next year and 250-300 over the next five years.
Aircraft
Wichita OKs Bonds for Cessna, Learjet
The bonds are slated for facility improvements and/or equipment.
Aircraft
PlaneSense Hopes To Pack PC-12 for Food Bank
The company will fly another PC-12 loaded with donated food to Manchester for the state's food bank.
Regulations and Government
Time Running Short on Busy Congressional Agenda
Congress has only 11 days in December to tackle FAA funding, bonus depreciation and Ex-Im reauthorization.
Sennheiser To Stop Producing Pilot Headsets
The company will still provide ATC headsets and fulfill warranty and parts obligations.
Aircraft
Bombardier Outlines Plan for Improved Profitability
The company has taken moves in anticipation of a slower bizjet market near-term as part of larger "transformation" plan for all of its businesses.
Maintenance and Modifications
PPG Approved for Hawker Windshields
The windshields are glass faced with acrylic to improve service life and scratch resistance.
Charter & Fractional
Polls Open for Flexjet/Flight Options Representation
Flexjet and Flight Options pilots will have until December 15 to vote on joined representation from the Teamsters union.
Business Aircraft Flying Strengthens in October
Business aircraft flying in October reached the highest level for that month since 2007.
Delaware Officials Promote Benefits of GA at Rally
GAMA's 14th jobs rally attracted hundreds of attendees in New Castle, Del.
Mayo Aviation Founder Gwen Mayo Dies
Mayo earned a PhD in organic chemistry and was was research chemist before establishing Mayo Aviation in 1978.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
FAA Says It Is Moving Quickly on Drone Registry
Recommendations call for registry to apply to small UAS that weigh more than 250 grams and up to 55 pounds.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Adds Challenger 350s to U.S. Fleet
Priester Aviation is operating the aircraft as part of VistaJet's U.S.-based Flight Services Program.
Accidents
NTSB Points to Icing in Citation Crash
The pilot took off with malfunctioning instruments and was then faced with elevated workload as the aircraft entered severe icing conditions.
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Creates Ownership Program
Textron Aviation developed ProOwnership program that provides customized operational support and Part 91 aircraft management services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expanding Services Capabilities in Wichita
Rolls-Royce authorization comes as Bombardier shifts more Global work to Wichita.
Avionics
BendixKing, Blackhawk to Offer AeroVue on King Air 200s
Certification work for the AeroVue is expected to begin in early 2016.
Training and Workforce
ERAU Grad Plans ‘Dream Soars’ Round-the-World Solo
Shaesta Waiz is hoping to become the youngest female to travel around the world to promote STEM and women in aviation.
Regulations and Government
Senate Procedure Delays PBOR 2 Vote
The committee vote was put off after concerned were aired about the third-class medical requirements.
Aircraft
Beechcraft Certifies Fusion on King Air 350i
The King Air 350i is the second King Air model to receive FAA approval for the new Rockwell Collins Fusion suite.
Aircraft
New Max Bolstering BBJ Sales
Boeing has taken orders for five BBJ Max jets this year, part of nine on the books.
Avionics
Banyan Selected as FANS Installation Center
Banyan will install Chicago Jet Center FANS-1A+/CPDLC STCs for domestic and international customers.
Avionics
West Star, Universal Offer Early Falcon 50 ADS-B Upgrade Program
West Star is offering discounts and Universal increased exchange values for upgrades ordered this year.
NBAA Bids Farewell to ‘Mr. Airports’
Jeff Gilley is retiring after handling airports issues for NBAA and AOPA for nearly 45 years.
Skytrac Rebrands As Its Scope Expands
New branding reflect the company’s growth into data-management and analysis.
Aviation Search Group Sees Increase in Recruiting
Positions sought ranged from captains to directors of maintenance, aviation and sales.
Avionics
Aspen Teams with L-3 on ADS-B Interface
Aspen Avionics wins FAA approval for an interface that displays ADS-B traffic and weather information from L-3 systems onto the Evolution displays.
Aircraft
JetNet: Bizjet Fleet To Grow by One-third, Retirement Wave Ahead
JetNet forecasts fleet will approach 27,000 by 2024, even with an anticipated retirement of nearly 3,000 aircraft.
