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

GJC: Business Jet Market Trends Suggest a Growth Year

Flight activity, backlogs, transactions all up in first-half 2025
Bizjet in flight
Rotorcraft

Global Helo Industry Leader François Lassale Takes Helm of VAI

Lasalle has held leadership roles with operators and safety organizations
VAI president and CEO Francois Lassale
Aircraft

IADA Survey Shows Market Confidence on Upswing

Metrics were stable or up across the board in IADA’s market perceptions survey
business jet on ramp
Aircraft

Spike Laying Groundwork for Supersonic Bizjet

Company is completing enhanced study on performance
Spike Aerospace S-512  Diplomate (Image: Spike Aerospace)
Regulations and Government

NBAA Disputes NYT Video Calling for FAA Funding Changes

NBAA said video misleads
ATC tower twilight
Aircraft

Argus: Global Bizav Operations See July Momentum

Business aircraft flights were up 3.7% YOY in July
Textron Citation CJ3 Gen2
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Adds Authorized Service Center in Chile

Aerocardal is authorized to provide line maintenance on the Phenom 300
Embraer and Aerocardal executives (Photo: Embraer)
Aircraft

Bombardier Sets Sights on U.S. Expansion

Plans call for multi-phase, multi-project growth in U.S.
Bombardier support
Safety

Bombardier Set for Third Flight Attendant Safety Summit

Bombardier chief flight attendant issues a call to action
Bombardier Flight Attendant photo
Training and Workforce

NBAA To Host Military Connect Career Event During BACE

Daylong event will enable military personnel to network and learn about business aviation
U.S. Army Apache pilots
Aircraft

JetLoan Sees Sustained Bizav Market Resurgence

Business is up 25% for the business aircraft financier
JetLoan photo of Gulfstream
FBOs

Aero Centers Adds Sheltair Lakeland FBO into Fold

Aero Centers is eyeing investments to expand at the location
Aero Center Lakeland
ATC

DOT Watchdog To Probe FAA's Spectrum Safety Communications

Big Beautiful Bill calls for spectrum reallocation
5G tower
Aircraft

North America Sees Solid 1H Bizav Flight Growth

Charter rebounded after 2.5 years of decline in North America
Gulfstream G280
FBOs

Burbank FBO Ends 22-year Million Air Brand Partnership

FBO now rebranded as Hollywood Burbank Jet Center
Hollywood Burbank Jet Center FBO
Aircraft

Bombardier Deliveries Dip, Poised for Second-half Jump

Company logged a 2.3:1 book-to-bill in second quarter
Bombardier Global 8000 (Photo Bombardier)
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Analyst Report Spotlights Harm of Tariffs to Bizav

Nearly 60% of operators surveyed cited tariff uncertainty as a reason to delay purchases
Citation Longitude business jet
Regulations and Government

Senate Bill Calls for ADS-B In and Out on New Aircraft

Bill comes as NTSB is set for hearing on January 29 midair collision
U.S. Capitol Building (Photo: Fotolia/trekandshoot)
ATC

DOT Watchdog To Probe Shift of Newark ATC Management

FAA moved air traffic responsibilities from New York to Philadelphia before outages
Newark Liberty International Airport
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Heads Up Technologies Acquires Innovative Advantage

Acquisition is the third in three years for Heads Up Technologies
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Elevate MRO Adds Gogo to Installation Capabilities

MRO offering installation directly onsite or at customer facilities through strategic partnerships
Gogo Avance Lx5
Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers First Challenger 3500 to Costa Rica

Company has had a base in Costa Rica since 2015
Bombardier Challenger 3500 overwater (Photo: Bombardier)
Regulations and Government

Senate Panel OKs $1.4B FAA Boost, Rejects Privatization

Bill calls for trade policies to support manufacturers
U.S. Capitol Building
Aircraft

Jetcraft Partners with Aero Capital To Offer Magellan

Magellan provides an in-depth customized view of aircraft ownership costs
 generic aircraft
Aircraft

Skyryse: Release of Mosaic Paves Way for New Tech

Skyryse aligning with the FAA's new Mosaic standards
Skyryse One modified Robinson R66 helicopter
Regulations and Government

Trump Nominee for ICAO Draws ALPA Fire

White House nominated former Delta Air Lines pilot Jefferey Anderson to ICAO rep role
The White House
Aircraft

Jefferies: Available Bizjet Inventory Dips Slightly

More younger aircraft are on market
Gulfstream G650/650ER (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Training and Workforce

JSfirm Creates Searchable Airmen Database

Users can search by category, type rating, location, and last name
pilots shot
Regulations and Government

House Panel Approves Budget Jump for FAA in 2026

House bill to provide a $23.3 billion budget for FAA in 2026
U.S. Capitol
ATC

DOT Chief Continues Push for More ATC Funding

Duffy says FAA needs $31.5 billion to completely upgrade ATC
ATC tower