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). Lynch graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor of arts in journalism.

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Environment

Industry Leaders Highlight Path to Net Zero

To get there, community buy-in and partnerships are necessary
 NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen; World Energy Supply Zero president Scott Lewis; Billy Nolen, chief regulatory affairs officer at Archer and former acting FAA administrator; and Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Michael Amalfitano.
Aircraft

Bombardier Celebrates New Toronto Production Home

The site enables all Global production to be conducted under one roof
Bombardier Global 7500 in Toronto Pearson production facility (Photo: Ian Whelan)
Training and Workforce

AIN Roundtable—Industry Leaders Take on Workforce Issues

Leaders point to shortage of skilled and experienced talent, need for retention
Round Table participants, May 2024
Aircraft

AOPA To Tell Story of General Aviation with National Mall Flyover

60 aircraft representing 15 'chapters' of GA will participate
AOPA Flyover Practice (Photo: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association)
Aircraft

Bombardier On Pace for 2025 Goals, Sees Balanced Growth

President and CEO Éric Martel opened the door to future acquisitions
Bombardier Challenger 3500
Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Praise Deal on FAA Bill

The Senate will consider the bill first
U.S. Capitol Building (Photo: Pixabay)
Regulations and Government

House, Senate Strike Accord on Long-term FAA Bill

House, Senate on track to vote before FAA authorization expires on May 10
U.S. Capitol Building (Photo: Bill Carey)
Aircraft

Bombardier Deliveries Dip but Orders Soar

The airframer delivered two fewer business jets and a mix that leaned toward the Challenger
Bombardier Challenger 3500 (Photo: Bombardier)
Training and Workforce

Climbing Fast Advocacy Campaign Expands with Student Partnership

Alpha Eta Rho International Aviation Fraternity becomes the 12th organization to join the initiative
NBAA's Alex Gertsen presenting to Alpha Eta Rho's 2024 conference (photo: NBAA)
Aircraft

Bombardier Continues Evolution with New Brand Identity

The 'Bombardier Mach' logo recognizes ambitious plans for the future while nodding to the past
Bombardier Global 8000 rebrand
Aircraft

Daher Commemorates Margrit Waltz's 960th Ferry Flight

The 960th flight involved a trip in a TBM 960
 Ferry pilot Margrit Waltz and Nicolas Chabbert, the CEO of Daher's Aircraft Division at Aero Friedrichshafen (Photo: Daher/JMB)
Fuel

Second Pilot Charged for Fraud against Travolta Company

Jorden Coursey's arrest follows that of Jean-Paul Lacruz Romero
Falcon 2000 owned and flown by actor John Travolta
Safety

GWBAA Safety Day To Highlight Mental Health Issues

GWBAA also will discuss other safety, industry, and operational issues during its safety day
Pilot checklists (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Regulations and Government

U.S. Senate Bill Would Stand Up AI Standards Organization

Bipartisan senators introduced bill to foster AI R&D, collaboration
Aerial view of U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Regulations and Government

GAMA Outlines Path to Electric Aviation Future in Europe

GAMA released recommendations for regulators and policymakers to support electric aviation
pipistrel
Regulations and Government

IRS Chief Expresses Concern about Business Aircraft Deductions

Werfel told Congress IRS resources had been 'stretched thin' in the area of bizjet deduction compliance
generic partial aircraft photo (Photo: Adobe Stock)
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Teams Up with IADA on Pre-purchase Data

IADA members will have seamless access to pre-purchase inspection and other aircraft information
Engine (Photo: Mark Wagner)
Regulations and Government

AIA Calls for Passage of Tax Act with R&D Expensing Fix

A 2022 tax change altered the way businesses deduct R&D expenses
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
Regulations and Government

FAA Guidance Provides Compliance Path for European Ramp Checks

FAA's policy notice fills a gap in guidance that has been ongoing for years
Ed Bolen presenting at NBAA ICO 2024
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell Creates AI-based Tool for MROs, Manufacturers

Honeywell Performance+ for Aerospace uses the Forge platform to offer AI and machine-learning efficiencies
MRO workshop (Photo: Honeywell)
Airports

FAA Selects First Airports for New Runway Safety System

The SAI will depict airport surface traffic for controllers
Aircraft at Austin-Bergstrom Airport (Photo: Matt Helgren/Austin-Bergstrom International Airport))
Security

Caution Advised as Middle East Airspace Reopens

EASA is remianing in touch with operators about Middle East security concerns
Aircraft

Argus: Business Aircraft Ops Continue Slide in March but April Improving

Globally, worldwide business aircraft operations were off YOY by 3.7 percent in March
Embraer Praetor 600
Training and Workforce

NBAA Management Guide Updates on Best Practices

The membership resource is now only available online
NBAA flight department (Photo: NBAA)
Aircraft

Growing Demand in Central Europe Draws Gulfstream to Aero Friedrichshafen

Gulfstream made its first appearance at the German general aviation show last year
Gulfstream G500 (Photo: Gulfstream Aerospace)
Training and Workforce

Bizav Welcomes Mental Health ARC Recommendations as Key Move Forward

The collaborative process brought a deep understanding to the problems, NBAA's Larsen said
Pilot mental health
Regulations and Government

Brown, Inman Round Out Safety Board Slate

Brown will fill a board seat through 2026 and Inman through 2027
NTSB members in April 2024
Aircraft

GAMA's Associate Membership in AAM Field Continues To Grow

Four companies have come on board as associate members EPIC
VoltAero Cassio
Regulations and Government

AINsight: The Private Jet ‘Fair Share’ Triumvirate

The White House goes after bizav operators' taxes in three different ways
White House (National Park Service)
Aircraft

Bombardier, Gulfstream Pass on EBACE, but Bolen Sees Other Strong Support

All other airframers that traditionally exhibit are returning to EBACE
Bombardier at EBACE 2023 (Photo: David McIntosh/AIN)