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
Aircraft
HondaJet Poised To Enter Service in December
Honda Aircraft is finishing function and reliability testing this week, the last testing required for certification.
FBOs
KaiserAir’s Santa Rosa FBO Wins DCA Gateway Approval
The facility is the second KaiserAir FBO to gain such recognition.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
EJM Wins Court Case over IRS FET Levies
Court rules IRS failed to provide precise notice of potential tax obligation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Optelity and Hot Spot Now Compatible With SmartSky 4G
According to SmartSky, its 4G LTE-based wireless network is 10 times faster than other air-to-ground networks.
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Eyes Growth in Information Offerings
Rockwell Collins is rolling out several new products to share more aircraft information.
Avionics
Peregrine Expands Aircraft Covered Under TCAS II 7.1 Update
Expansion comes as European mandate for TCAS II Change 7.1 looms on December 20.
Avionics
Garmin Releases App for Avionics Database Updates
FlyGarmin app is available for Windows, with Mac offering expected next year.
Engines
GE Aviation Takes On a Titan with New Turboprop
GE is launching new 850- to 1,650-shp turboprop family that targets a market dominated by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Readying for Challenger 650 Service Entry
Entry-into-service of the Challenger 650 follows Transport Canada and U.S. FAA certification.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rockwell Collins Serves Wide Market with CASP Expansion
Rockwell Collins creates two flavors of its Corporate Aircraft Service Program.
Regulations and Government
DCA Stirring to Life After 10 Years
The armed security officer requirement remains the largest stumbling block.
Regulations and Government
CBP’s Kerlikowske Building on Collaboration with Bizav
Gil Kerlikowske is raising the bar on improving Customs and Border Protection services for general aviation.
Accidents
NTSB: Weather 'Key Focus Area' in Hawker Crash
NTSB is beginning its first full day of the investigation.
Regulations and Government
EASA Releases Opinion on Commercial SET-IMC
The opinion establishes the regulatory framework, keeping the regulations on pace for issuance by fall next year.
Regulations and Government
Senate Commerce Committee To Consider PBOR 2
The Commerce Committee scheduled a vote on the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 on Nov. 18.
Regulations and Government
House GA Caucus Sets New Record at 274
GA Caucus is one of the largest in the House, giving it a formidable voice on GA issues.
Aircraft
Falcon 8X Completion Work Underway
The Falcon 8X is set for certification and deliveries next year.
Charter & Fractional
Pilot, Mechanic Job Growth Driving New Business for JSFirm
JSFirm has enjoyed double-digit growth since its founding 15 years ago.
Charter & Fractional
Key Air Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The charter and management company is adding airplanes and seeing increases in flying.
Training and Workforce
CAE Looks To Cement Image As Trainer
CAE focuses on market position as training provider as business aviation training industry has filled out over the past decade.
Security
NBAA Honors Jeff Lee with Winant Award
Jeff Lee is being recognized not only for his service to NBAA, but for his safety and education efforts.
GAMA To Hold Next Jobs Rally in Delaware
Dassault Falcon will host the 14th jobs rally at its New Castle facility.
Accidents
NTSB Investigating Hawker 700 Crash in Akron
The aircraft erupted into flames after striking power lines and a building a mile from Runway 25 at Akron Fulton International Airport.
Avionics
Nearly 470 Take Rockwell Collins's Early Retirement Plan
Rockwell Collins offered voluntary separation plan as Global production cuts depress business aviation work.
EAA Makes It Official: Pelton Is CEO
Pelton has guided the association as a volunteer since Rod Hightower stepped down as president and CEO in 2012.
Pre-owned Transactions on Downswing, Analysts Say
Analyst reports find some prices firming and time on market shrinking, but transactions are at their lowest in three years.
Industry Veterans Team To Form Bloomer deVere Dahlfors
Brant Dahlfors is joining forces with Mark Bloomer to establish a business jet transaction consultancy.
U.S. Bank Brings ‘Cardless’ Payment App to Genav
The app will eliminate invoice paperwork for pilots.
Regulations and Government
Bolen: Look at Alternatives to U.S. ATC Privatization
NBAA's Bolen suggests exempting aviation trust fund revenue from sequestration rather than privatizing ATC to ensure FAA funding stream.
Regulations and Government
House Adds Fuel Fraud Study, Protects Ex-Im in Highway Debate
House passed highway bill after adding the fuel fraud measure and rejected amendments designed to thwart Ex-Im renewal.
