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 Backers Find Path Forward in House
Lawmakers turned to same procedure that was used to secure House vote on general aviation product liability more than 20 years ago.
European Bizav Flying Continues Downward Slide
WingX reports business aviation flights were down 4 percent in September and down 1.4 percent on the year.
Aircraft
Analyst: Cash Crunch Could Further Delay Global 8000
While business aircraft remain a "crown jewel" within Bombardier, the need to prioritize could further delay the Global 8000, Vincent says.
Regulations and Government
Industry Embraces FAA's New 'Compliance Philosophy'
Industry believes new approach will foster collaboration, data sharing and safety.
Veterans Airlift Completes Demanding Mission
The mission was the first involving quad-amputee Sgt. John Peck, but one of more than 1,100 this year
Charter & Fractional
JFI Jets Expands with ACP Jets Acquisition
The combined entity will operate a fleet of 17 business jets and offer a range of services in three of the busiest business aviation markets.
NAA To Award Wright Trophy to Rutan
Five of Rutan's aircraft are on display at the National Air and Space Museum.
Clark, Showalter Selected for NBAA Awards
API chairman Joe Clark and Showalter Flying Service former chairman Bob Showalter will be recognized during upcoming NBAA convention.
Charter & Fractional
NMB Clears Way for Flexjet/Flight Options Union Vote
National Mediation Board deems Directional Aviation units Flight Options and Flexjet as a single carrier, a ruling that will combine workforces.
Regulations and Government
FAA Activities Continue as Congress Averts Shutdown
Temporary funding sets up another potential showdown in December.
People in Aviation
Industry announcements and appointments
Environment
Leaders Call on World Governments To Support Emissions Goals
The Air Transport Action Group meeting in Geneva released letter on environmental sustainability and highlights Gulfstream green efforts.
Aircraft
XTI Crowdfunding Exploratory Campaign Tops $10.5M
XTI has received more than $10.5 million in potential nonbinding investment offers for its TriFan 600 vertical takeoff airplane.
Regulations and Government
Capitol Hill Clears FAA Extension, Turns to Funding
The House and Senate are expected to vote today on measure to avert government shutdown.
Regulations and Government
Inhofe's Pilots' Rights Bill Gains Momentum
The Pilots Bill of Rights has gained a supermajority 67 co-sponsors while the House bill has reached 140 co-sponsors.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Milestone Aviation Expands Global Reach
Milestone hires eight new executives and opens five offices globally as it expands its reach.
Charter & Fractional
Corporate Eagle Grows Fractional Fleet with Falcon 2000
The Falcon 2000 joins the Hawker 800XP and Beechcraft King Air B200 as third type in Corporate Eagle's fractional fleet.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Debate ATC while Passing FAA Extension
Rep. Larsen, expressing disappointment at delay of long-term FAA reauthorization, questions need for independent ATC.
Regulations and Government
Bill Filed To Resolve Managed Aircraft Tax Controversy
Tiberi's bill would clarify that aircraft management services are not subject to the the 7.5 air transportation tax.
Regulations and Government
Congress To Consider Six-month FAA Extension
Temporary measure will provide time for congressional leaders to hash out agreement on long-term bill.
ATC
NASA Tests New Traffic Planning App Aboard Avanti
The Piaggio Avanti tests helped clear the way for a more formal three-year test program of the Traffic Aware Planner application.
AsBAA Organizes Inaugural Awards Charity Event
The association is collecting nominations in 10 categories to "celebrate the best of our industry" in Asia Pacific.
Aircraft
Embraer Realigns North American Executive Jets Sales
David Armstrong will lead the sales organization, with Ryan Scott steering the Eastern U.S. and Cameron Gowans the Western U.S.
Former NetJets Exec Joins JSSI as CFO
Goodman helped steer NetJets through the economic downturn as senior v-p financial planning and analysis.
Regulations and Government
Bizav Braces for Looming U.S. Government Shutdown
NBAA watching situation closely, pointing to significant disruptions that occurred during the 2013 shutdown.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Adds to Engineering, IT, Finance Management
Gulfstream promotes long-time employee to steer engineering department, shifts management in finance and hires new CIO.
Oakland County Hosting Its First Bizav Forum
The event will "help energize" new business aviation activity, organizers say.
Regulations and Government
Survey Finds General Opposition to ATC Privatization
Survey respondents gave the FAA high marks for its operation of the ATC system and mostly opposed separating functions from the agency.
Engines
Crying Foul Over Ex-Im, GE Plans European Engine Center
GE Aviation plans to invest $400 million to develop a new turboprop operation in a European country where it could access export financing.
Safety
EBAA Eyes Best Practices with Cabin Service Conference
The inaugural conference focused on safety, collaboration with flight deck and ground staff and the value added to the flight.
