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

Boozman, Manchin Step Up as Senate GA Caucus Co-Chairs

The new Senate GA Caucus co-chairmen turn to recruiting new members and educating the Senate about the importance of the industry.
Regulations and Government

Aviation Issues Ignored in State of Union Speech

President Obama did not address Export-Import Bank reauthorization or need for improved aviation infrastructure in his speech.
Regulations and Government

Industry Appeals for Help With FAA's Inconsistency

The FAA's lack of progress in improving its consistency and certification processes is harming businesses, Duncan Aviation's Hilkemann testifies.
Aircraft

Daher-Socata Sales Soar In 2014

Daher-Socata sold 64 and delivered 51 TBM900s last year
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Security

State of Union TFR Bans Flights over Washington, D.C.

GA operations inside flight restricted zone are prohibited between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Regulations and Government

House Clears TSA Fiscal 2015 Funding

Fate of bill uncertain as Washington squabbles over immigration.
Regulations and Government

Quick Start for FAA Reauthorization Talks

Lawmakers have until September 30 to hammer out a deal to reauthorize the FAA without short-term extensions.

People in Aviation: February 2015

Announcements and appointments
Aircraft

Bombardier Halts Learjet 85 Program

Bombardier to take $1.4 billion charge and lay off 1,000 workers with move to pause Learjet 85 program
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Accidents

Helicopters, GA Return To NTSB's Most Wanted List

The agency's 2015 "Most Wanted" list focuses on public helicopter safety, loss of control in flight and commercial pilot compliance.

European Bizjet Ops Give Hope for Improvement

Eurocontrol-tracked movements show gains in all but three months last year.
Aircraft

Embraer Deliveries Remain Flat In 2014

Large business jet deliveries were down, but Phenom and commercial aircraft shipments improved.

William E. Boeing Jr. Flies West

The son of aviation pioneer William Edward Boeing helped create Seattle’s Museum of Flight.
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Regulations and Government

Another Congress, Another Tax Debate

Tax reform could take years, but business aviation industry leaders are hopeful.

Contract Pilot Champion Jeff Beck Flies West

Gulfstream contract pilot and outspoken industry advocate Jeff Beck passed away on Tuesday in Houston, where he was undergoing treatment for leukemia.
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Regulations and Government

Thune, Nelson To Lead Senate Commerce Committee

Nelson replaces Jay Rockefeller as top Democrat on Commerce, while Thune moves over to chairman's role in new Republican-controlled Senate.

GAMA Review Poised To Paint Positive Outlook

The report is expected to mark the first substantive upswing for business jets since the economy ran into a storm cell in 2008.
ATC

NetJets Europe Leading Sesar Demo Project

The demonstration project will test synthetic vision, enhanced vision and other technologies for approach and landing into European airports.
Charter & Fractional

Former Marquis Exec Joins Membership-Based ClipperJet

Morchower is latest of former Marquis Jet executives to move into membership-based model.
Aircraft

Triumph Completes Takeover of Gulfstream Wing Work

Production of G650 and G280 wings will remain in Tulsa, Okla., and operate as Triumph Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Division.

NATA Hires New General Counsel/SV-P Business Development

Obitts formerly was managing partner at Gammon & Grange, which represented nonprofit organizations.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Bizav in Canada Produces 11,500 Jobs, Study Finds

Study measures size and economic impact of business aviation in Canada.
Regulations and Government

Flytenow Takes FAA to Court over Ride-sharing Program

Lawsuit seeks to overturn interpretation that ride-sharing program constitutes commercial activity.
Regulations and Government

General Aviation Advocates Wary of Part 23 Rewrite Delays

Groups push for FAA to release proposal this summer.
Regulations and Government

Reauthorization Work To Restart Quickly in New Congress

Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) steps in as ranking Democrat of T&I, while 12 new Republicans join committee.
Maintenance and Modifications

Citation Aileron Cable Target of Suspect Unapproved Parts Notice

Potential unapproved aileron cable installation
Aircraft

Bombardier Wins Order for Six Learjet 75s

Learjet business continues to gain steam.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Releases Airport Capacity Simulation Program

FAA program aids in airport planning.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds Airbus EC145 To Training Portfolio

EC145 simulator is slated to be ready by early next year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Greenpoint Completes First Private 747-8

Delivery capped a strong year for the Kirkland, Wash.-based BBJ completions specialist.