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
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.
Environment
NBAA Advises Operators on EASA Enviro Registry Mandate
NBAA was told that a number of operators still must register for the EASA environmental registry and that time is running short with a year-end directive.
Training and Workforce
Fly 7 Obtains Swiss Nod for Frasca PC-12 NGX Trainer
Beginning in January, Fly 7 will offer initial PC-12 NGX training and its newly approved device will be available for European commercial carrier s.
Avionics
FltPlan Adds Self-service International Handling Options
Under its new options, FltPlan customers can access and submit forms and information for Cuban overflight permits and U.S. CPB overflight exemptions.
Collins Completes FlightAware Buy, Creates New Unit
Less than three months after announcing a definitive agreement, Collins Aerospace completed its acquisition of FlightAware.
Dickson: FAA Learning from Max, Pandemic Challenges
FAA is curbing delegation, expanding human factors research, and tightening partnerships as it moves forward on multiple fronts during the pandemic.
Aircraft
PlaneSense Marks Delivery of Its 75th Pilatus PC-12
The PC-12 launched PlaneSense's fractional program in 1995 and the company has since taken a total of 75 of that model while it also grows its PC-24 fleet.
Tight Bizjet Inventory Creating Need for Urgency, Caution
Aircraft transaction and brokerage professionals say buyers are being forced to move quickly, concede to sellers' terms, and look in China, Russia.
NBAA Recognizes 700th CAM Professional
Kathy Stafford, a pilot with more than 30 years of experience and who has moved into the role of chief pilot, has become the 700th CAM recipient.
Polaris Aero Rolls Out Updated FlightRisk
Polaris Aero has incorporated updates to its FlightRisk software, including options to provide easier understanding of the hazards crews face.
Coradine Rolls Out LogTen for Apple Watch
LogTen will enable pilots log their trip end-to-end on the watch and update information to other devices.
Safety
Industry Orgs Urge NEC To Delay 5G Deployment in C-Band
The industry appeal for deployment of 5G in C-Band followed an FAA bulletin calling for testing and reporting of possible interference of radio altimeters.
Environment
Clay Lacy Sees Slow, but Growing Interest in SAF
Clay Lacy began offering SAF in April as part of an larger effort to take a more sustainable approach throughout its business.
NBAA To Accept Sustainable Accreditation Apps in January
NBAA hopes to provide accreditations for its first tranche of Sustainable Flight Departments in August.
Carbon Offsets Remain Critical To Neutrality for Now
4Air president Kennedy Ricci noted that carbon offsets are not the end goal, but an important tool to tacking sustainability now.
Environment
Bizav Ups Sustainability Goals as Europe Eyes Mandates
GAMA's Marc Ehudin described business aviation's new sustainability goals as Europe, the UK, and the U.S. discuss mandates, incentives.
Regulations and Government
Risky Aircraft Deals Spurring Legal Cases
Aircraft transaction attorney Paul Lange said his office is seeing a "fair amount" of cases surrounding risky deals from overheated market.
Regulations and Government
Infrastructure Bill Draws Praise for Aviation Support
Infrastructure bill provides support for airports, workforce, AAM, and other key aviation issues.
Long-time HAI Flight Ops Director Hal Summers Dies
Harold “Hal” Summers, who served as director of flight operations for HAI and had an aviation industry career spanning six decades, died October 20.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flydubai Renews Cost-per-hour Contract with AAR
A five-year agreement extends AAR's rotable component services for Flydubai, which began in 2016.
Regulations and Government
U.S. House Passes Advanced Air Mobility Bill
The Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act would establish an interagency government working group to help facilitate AAM.
Regulations and Government
OSHA Sets January 4 for Large-company Vaccine Mandate
OSHA is providing a little more time and medical and religious exemptions from vaccine requirements, but will require masking.
FBOs
FBO Leaders Call Electric the Fuel of the Future
Electric is coming but infrastructure issues must be addressed, said Clay Lacy Aviation's Cutshall, speaking at NATA's Aviation Business Conference.
Bizav Faces Grave Risks without Sustainability Efforts
Citi's Ford von Weise warns that lending will be restricted and more regulations will be implemented if bizav doesn't move toward sustainability.
Bizav Market Surge Brings Challenges, Says Sentient Jet
Industry has highlighted bizav's benefits during the pandemic, but card and other providers need to manage the supply constrains, Sentient's Collins says.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up's Dichter Outlines Vision for Big Growth
Wheels Up founder and CEO Kenny Dichter is encouraged that the company’s investors have the vision, and long view, needed for significant growth.
Charter & Fractional
Four Corners Unveils 'Freedom' Aircraft Service Product
Freedom by Four Corners Aviation is designed to provide tailored lift services without the hassles of ownership, the company said.
Embraer CEO: New Buyers Changing Bizjet Market Dynamics
Embraer's Michael Amalfitano says the pandemic is bringing in new buyers who have different health, safety, connectivity, and sustainability expectations.
Thales Exec Carette To Head Inmarsat's Aviation Unit
Carette joins Inmarsat after spending the past eight years with Thales, including as CEO of the electronics specialist’s InFlyt Experience business.
Harry Robertson, Father of Crashworthy Systems, Dies at 87
Harry Robertson, who has died at the age of 87, invented the Robbie Tank that is credited with saving thousands of lives.
