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
Collins Aerospace Taking Big Steps into Additive
A centralized team is looking at possibilities for additive manufacturing throughout Collins Aerospace business lines and sees plenty of opportunities.
Regulations and Government
House Panel To Spotlight Shutdown's Harm on Aviation
The February 13 hearing was scheduled after House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders introduced a bill to shield the FAA from shutdowns.
People in Aviation: March 2019
David Winstanley is the first CEO of London Biggin Hill Airport and JSSI named Francisco Zozaya president of JSSI Latin America.
Regulations and Government
Key Lawmakers Unveil Bill To Protect FAA from Shutdowns
The bill would enable the FAA to draw completely from the aviation trust fund and continue operating at current funding levels during government shutdowns.
Large-cabin Bizjet Flying Dips in Europe
Charter operators are reporting softening demand.
Training and Workforce
Aviation Orgs Unite in Call for Help on Worker Shortage
The 40 aviation groups jointly sent a letter seeking $10 million to fund new programs to attract the next generation of aerospace workers.
Aircraft
Bombardier Completes Global 7500 Wing Program Purchase
Triumph results included a $40.5 million forward loss charge related to the Global 7500 wing program.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Flagship Global 7500 Gets EASA Nod
EASA approval followed Transport Canada type certification in September And U.S. FAA approval in November.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Steps Up Hiring with Recruitment Events
The February 1 open house drew 215 students and 10 were offered full-time employment.
Training and Workforce
Aerocor Gets Signoff for Eclipse Training
The broker is bundling the training programs with its Eclipse pre-owned aircraft sales, enabling customers to finance them together.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Highlight NATCA with State of Union Invites
Twelve members of the union, which was amongst the most vocal during the shutdown, are invited guests of lawmakers to State of the Union address.
Safety
NTSB Sharpens Focus on Part 135 with Most Wanted List
Part 135 operational safety was the sole theme that solely focused on aviation in the latest Most Wanted List.
Aircraft
M600 Utilization Prompts Piper To Up Warranty Hours
The aircraft rolled out in 2015 with an original five-year/1,000-hour warranty, but now has a five-year/1,500-hour warranty timeframe.
Safety
ACSF Adds Members, Audit Standard Renewals
The association membership has approached 190 with the latest round of new members.
People In Aviation
John Yegerlehner has become president of Spectra Jet, Dan Dunn was promoted at Mente Group and Stuart Locke joined Oriens Aviation.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAR Points To Prospects To Fill Labor Pipeline
An AAR report suggests looking to discouraged or underemployed workers, underrepresented groups, and students preferring a two-year path.
Environmentalists Tout Report in Supersonics Opposition
The report claims that certain regions could be exposed to up to 200 sonic booms daily and 96 million metric tons of CO2 would be released annually.
Regulations and Government
Rinaldi: Shutdown Presents Funding Reform Opportunity
The uncommitted balance of aviation trust fund is over $6.5 billion and is on pace to be funded at $20 billion a year by 2020.
Charter & Fractional
After 2018 Growth, XOJet Eyes Expansion Under New Owner
The company saw increases in revenues, fleet, and membership in 2018.
Aircraft
Learjet Fleet Tops 25 Million Hours with New Intervals
Bombardier extended the maintenance intervals for the powerplants of the Learjet 70 and 75 by 500 hours to 3,500 hours.
NBAA Awards S&D Training Scholarships to 12 People
The scholarships are designed to offer hands-on training opportunities for current and aspiring schedulers and dispatchers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Epps Designates Two PC-12 Satellite Support Centers
PrivateSky Aviation Services and St. Barth Executive will provide further support PC-12 support capacity in Florida and the Caribbean.
Regulations and Government
FAA Warns of Airspace Restrictions for Super Bowl LIII
CBP will assist in the patrol of the 30-nm restricted airspace for general aviation and drone operations.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet Sees Global Expansion as It Turns 15
The operator saw its client base double in the UK and operations jump 46 percent in North America.
Bowles Joins ASTM Board, while ASTM's DeJong Joins GAMA
Bowles will work iwth legeslators and regulators on emerging aviation technologies, while DeJong will strengthen GAMA's expansion into new technologies.
WAI's Bosco To Receive Public Administration Honor
Bosco will be recognized for her significant contributions to aviation organizations, efforts in outreach to underrepresented groups, and recruitment.
Maintenance and Modifications
Daher Opens Base To Bolster TBM Support in Paris
The facility has U.S. FAA and EASA Part 145 approval.
Rotorcraft
ASG Sees Mixed Global Helo Market, Lights on Upswing
In the pre-owned market in Asia, prices have held steady but inventory has increased.
Regulations and Government
In Shutdown Wake, NATCA Remains Wary of Future Funding
NATCA, A4A, and TTD also urged leaders to avert another shutdown in mid-February.
Regulations and Government
NBAA S&D To Delve into New Charter Broker Rule
Set to take effect February 14, the new rule is raising questions among schedulers and dispatchers surrounding disclosure requirements.
