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.
Latest from Kerry Lynch
Regulations and Government
FAA Working with Industry on Year-end Buying Surge
Concerned about an unusual last-minute surge of aircraft deals, the industry appealed to the FAA to staff the registry to extent possible during holiday.
Bizav Traffic Remains Up over 2019 Despite Omicron
WingX is season business aviation traffic slow from November but globally flights remained up by 6 percent in the first week of December over 2019 levels.
Auburn Business Aviation Days Highlights Careers
Auburn Business Aviation Days drew participation from more than 60 organizations to highlight careers in the industry.
Aircraft
Gulfstream's G500, G600 Demonstrate Steep-approach Ops
After completing trials for steep approach approvals, Gulfstream's G500 and G600 each set speed records
Bidding for Piaggio Aerospace To Reopen
Talks with a single buyer for Paiggio Aerospace had stalled, leading the company's extraordinary commissioner to decide to renew the bidding process.
Training and Workforce
Simcom Holds Groundbreaking for New Headquarters
Simcom's relocated headquarters in the Orlando area will provide expanded space for simulators.
NBAA Warns of Holiday Disruptions to Aircraft Transactions
NBAA is working with other associations to help minimize the effect this year's holiday schedule could have on an unprecedented surge of aircraft closings.
ATC
Thales Buys Moog's Salt Lake City Navigation Aids Unit
Thales's acquisition of Moog's ground-based navigation aids business comes not quite six months after the companies signed a definitive agreement.
Bizav Groups Pay Tribute to the Late Bob Dole
Bizav groups noted Dole's advocacy for the aviation industry during his life long dedication to public service and veterans.
Senate Confirms Sullenberger as U.S. Rep to ICAO
Sullenberger brings 20,000 flight-hour experience to his new role representing the U.S. before ICAO.
Partners In Aviation Joins IADA
Now a member of IADA, Partners In Aviation plans to educate the association about its structured co-ownership model niche.
Argus: Bizav Ops Mark Record Month, Day in November
Despite the typical cooling in operations from October, bizav operations in November were up year-over-year globally and set records in North America.
EAA Membership Surpasses 250,000 Mark
Approaching its 70th anniversary, EAA has seen its membership grow by 25 percent over the past five years, surpassing the 250,000 mark.
Regulations and Government
U.S. Shortens Covid Testing Timelines for Intl Flights
U.S.-bound passengers, regardless of vaccine status or nationality, must test negative for Covid-19 within one day of travel under new White House rules.
Aircraft
Daher Hands Over 300th Kodiak
Designed initially to operate to remote locations, the Kodiak fleet, which has reached 300, now is operating in a range of applications worldwide.
Regulations and Government
House T&I Committe Chair Peter DeFazio To Retire
House T&I Committee chair Peter DeFazio, who is retiring, made a mark as a strong and outspoken aviation safety advocate over his 36-year tenure.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Adds Sales Rep for Ecuador, Peru
Grupo Aeronáutico, Gulfstream's new authorized sales representative for Ecuador and Peru, has provided a range of services throughout Latin America.
Avionics
AEA: Avionics Shops See Wage, Rate Hikes with Upswing
Most repair shops expect business to improve or at least stay the same and are raising wages and hiking rates, according to an AEA survey.
Safety
EBAA Shifts Safety Summit to Virtual Format
EBAA pointed to rising Covid-19 cases for its decision to move its annual Safety Summit to a virtual format.
People in Aviation
Hervé Laitat is CEO of AllianceJet, Vinayak Hegde was promoted to president of Wheels Up, Philippe Carette is president of Inmarsat's aviation business.
Regulations and Government
EBAA Urges Governments To Avoid Travel Bans
Urging a risked-based approach, EBAA pointed to WHO guidance that travel bans impose a heavy burden on people with only a possible slight benefit.
Regulations and Government
Next Pilot Records Database Mandate Begins December 7
The December 7 deadline for operators to use the PRD to review pilot records follows an FAA rule released in May establishing the electronic database.
Wichita Aero Club Honoring Ron Ryan
Ron Ryan, the 11th recipient of the Wichita Aero Club Trophy, founded Ryan International Airlines and was a long-time corporate pilot.
Safety
USAIG's Brogan Stresses Role for SMS in Underwriting
USAIG chief John Brogan said underwriters are considering whether a company has SMS when they evaluate risk.
Charter & Fractional
Four Corners Aviation Builds Leadership Team
Following its recent launch and rolling out of "Freedom" service, Four Corners Aviation has established its initial leadership core.
Collins Sees Path To Spot Pilot Fatigue
Collins Aerospace and Seeing Machines have partnered to develop new fatigue-management solutions.
Aruba Registry Founds ERAU Scholarship
The Registry of Aruba has established a scholarship for women pursuing programs in aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida.
Bolen, Moss Among 2021 Hall of Fame Honorees
The International Air of Space Hall of Fame 2021 class includes Ed Bolen, Bryan Moss, along with the CAF, FedEx, and Eileen Collins, among others.
Aircraft
NASA Supersonic Demonstrator Heads To Final Assembly
The NASA/Lockheed Martin X-59 supersonic research aircraft recently was removed from the jig and is undergoing testing for final assembly.
ATC
T&I Leadership Seeks Pause in 5G C-band Deployment
Reps. DeFazio and Larsen are calling on the FCC to put off on 5G deployment in C-band until the FAA confirms it will not interfere with radio altimeters.
