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
SmartSky Hires Veteran Broadband Exec Helfgott as CEO
The company said the naming of David Helfgott as CEO reflects its planned transition from a development business to an operational one.
Analysts: Many Contenders, but Little Space for Supersonics
The field of supersonic contenders is growing increasingly crowded but the market may only sustain one or two of them, analysts believe.
Airports
District Court Dismisses NBAA Case To Preserve SMO
The U.S. District Court dismissed a case by NBAA and airport advocates to preserve Santa Monica Municipal Airport on procedural and jurisdictional grounds.
JSfirm Calls Boeing Pilot Outlook Encouraging
The aviation job website JSfirm said the latest Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook underscores the strong demand for hiring will return.
Safety
Sumwalt Stresses Fitness for Duty at NBAA Safety Week
NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt highlighted the need of fitnesses of duty both in the air and on the ground during NBAA's Virtual Safety week.
Bombardier Ramping Up for This Year's Internships
Bombardier is planning to take on 1,000 paid internships this year and recently launched a Women In Engineering internship program that includes mentoring.
Aircraft
Aerion Teams Up with eSTOL Developer Electra
Aerion signed an MoU naming Electra as a preferred partner for Aerion Connect in the greater New York metropolitan area and other hubs.
Safety
NTSB Improves Public Access to Accident, Safety Data
The NTSB's new database, Case Analysis and Reporting Online (Carol), will provide public access to a range of information across all modes.
Aircraft
Bill Boisture Joins Spike Aerospace Team
Bill Boisture is the latest of a number of a high-profile aerospace veterans who have come on board the Spike Aerospace executive team.
Charter & Fractional
NATA Expands Reach of Human Trafficking Awareness
NATA has already trained 5,000 crew members on human trafficking awareness and mitigation, but believes much more needs to be done.
Aircraft
Aerion Selects PPG To Supply Windows for AS2
The selection of PPG to provide the AS2 windows formalizes a collaboration with Aerion that has been ongoing since 2019.
FBOs
Sino Jet Bringing FBO To Nanchang
Sino Jet will offer ground handling and concierge services at a new FBO—the first at Nanchang Changbei International Airport.
Regulations and Government
House Lawmakers Introduce Aviation Workforce Bill
A companion to a Senate bill, a new House bill would create a national center focused on development of aviation workers.
WAI's Girls in Aviation Day Expands Around Globe
The 6th annual WAI Girls in Aviation Day virtual this year, has reached 55 countries so far, a dramatic jump from the 18 last year.
WingX: Bizjet Activity Reaches 85 Percent of Last Year
WingX has found that the recovery of business jet activity has leveled out at about 85 percent of what operators flew a year ago.
Regulations and Government
FAA Continues Extension, Expansion of Covid Relief
The FAA released a Part 135 extension, as well as SFAR 118-2 covering relief for deadlines approaching for training, medical, and other requirements.
Regulations and Government
Feds Keeping Up with Aviation Policies During Covid
From the electronic pilot records database and supersonics proposals to EPA aircraft emissions and IRS tax policy, the government is staying busy.
Safety
NBAA Honors Successes of DEF Flameout Safe Landing
NBAA's virtual Safety Town Hall reviewed lessons learned in the safe landing of a Citation II that lost both engines and honored the pilots involved.
Regulations and Government
Industry Leaders Optimistic about Bizav Rebound
Industry leaders say the market has been returning on leisure flying and new customers, positioning it for strength when corporate flying returns.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
FAA, EASA Give Nod for LuxStream Satcom on Globals
New FAA and EASA STCs enable Collins Aerospace to bring its high-speed LuxStream connectivity service to Bombardier Global 5000, 6000, and XRS models.
Regulations and Government
NATA, NBAA Seek Further IRS Clarification on Mgmt Fees
NATA and NBAA were encouraged by the IRS release of the NPRM on aircraft management fees, but sought a number of changes.
NBAA To Host First-ever Virtual Convention, 'VBACE'
NBAA's virtual convention, VBACE, will feature a number of similar elements typically of its in-person shows such as virtual exhibit booths and keynotes.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Shift Funds To Preserve Aviation Trust Fund
The stopgap funding bill includes a measure to shift $14 billion into the Airport and Airway Trust Fund.
Regulations and Government
FAA Accepts Second Set of Part 23 Consensus Standards
The FAA released a notice of availability accepting 35 new and revised consensus standards for Part 23 aircraft developed by ASTM International.
Regulations and Government
FAA Gets Reprieve with Stopgap Bill
Passage of a continuing resolution as the 2020 fiscal year expired keeps government agencies, including the FAA, operating through December 11.
Regulations and Government
House Panel OKs Bill To Bolster Certification Oversight
The House Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act cleared the House T&I Committee by voice vote and has bipartisan support.
Bizav Women's Panel Underscores Being Bold
An NBAA News Hour webinar highlighted the importance for women to take risks, have a willingness to “be the first,” and mentor.
People in Aviation: October 2020
Jonathan Saltman joined the Aviation Clean Air ownership group, Toby Edwards and James Farley are co-CEOs of Victor, and Stephanie Chung is with Wheels Up.
CAN's Fund an Angel Auction Moves Online for 2020
The annual Corporate Angel Network event is now available for bids.
Dave Franson Among 2020 NAA Distinguished Statesmen
Dave Franson joins six recipients honored with this year’s 2020 NAA Wesley L. McDonald Distinguished Statesman and Stateswoman of Aviation Award.
