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
Long-time NATA Staffer Johanna O'Toole Flies West
Johanna O’Toole, who passed away last week, spent nearly 30 years providing administration and accounting support with NATA and NBAA.
People in Aviation
Thomas Holzthum is CEO of PCX Aerostructures, Sean Lee joins NBAA board, and Jim Lewis is senior managing director of Mente Group.
Safety
NBAA Offering Safety Management Certificate Program
NBAA's new the certificate program is designed as an entry-level or mid-level path to expanding and demonstrating knowledge of safety management.
Regulations and Government
House Panel Advances Bill To Protect FAA from Shutdowns
The Aviation Funding Stability Act, approved by the House T&I Commitee, would enable to the FAA to keep operating during government shutdowns.
Bombardier Pulls in Strong Orders, but Posts 3Q Loss
Bombardier logged a 1.7:1 book-to-bill in the third-quarter and improved margins and EBITDA, but saw an increase in financing expenses.
Malta Aviation Conference Kicks Off in Person
Opening on Tuesday, the three-day Malta Aviation Conference is themed "Rebooting the Industry" and gathering local leaders and industry professionals.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Gogo Anticipating Average 25 Mbps Speeds with 5G
Gogo Business Aviation expects its new 5G service to deliver speeds of 25 Mbps on average, with peak speeds between 75 and 80 Mbps.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Adds Specialized Welding Services to Portfolio
A new welding certification will enable Duncan Aviation to offer welding services to both aerospace and regional outside industries.
ATC
FAA Selects Sita To Provide Oceanic Airspace Services
Sita will provide its FANS 1/A datalink services to enable ATC to text instructions to pilots in real-time over oceanic airspace.
Regulations and Government
Utah Genav Groups Unite for Advocacy Efforts
Eight organizations in Utah formed a coalition to strengthen their general aviation advocacy efforts, including preserving aviation funds for airport use.
Regulations and Government
White House Outlines Policies for Reopening Int'l Travel
Fully vaccinated international travelers will be allowed to enter the U.S., but testing requirements remain and are tightened for unvaccinated citizens.
Safety
CJP Rolls Out 'Safe to Land' Procedures
CJP devloped a program involving a series of procedures and callouts for Citation pilots during visual and instrument approaches.
Regulations and Government
Dickson: FAA Quickly Turning Around Training LODAs
FAA Administrator Dickson defended its interim process for warbird training approvals as "not bureaucratic" and one that is quickly acting upon requests.
Regulations and Government
FAA Boss Reports Relationship 'Reset' with Boeing
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson has outlined actions the FAA is taking in the aftermath of the Max crashes, including limits on delegation.
Regulations and Government
NATA Video Highlights Preparation for Vaccine Mandates
Alison Squiccimarro advises companies to begin surveying employees now to get a handle on how vaccine mandates may affect their preparations.
ACA Honors Industry Orgs, Individuals for Excellence
ACA recognized eight organizations and individuals for excellence in the industry during a return to an in-person celebration.
World Circumnavigator Zara Rutherford To Keynote EBACE
Zara Rutherford, the youngest woman to attempt to fly solo around the world and the youngest person to do so in a microlight, will speak at EBACE.
NAA Selects Shelly Simi for Brewer Trophy
Presenting the Brewer Trophy to Shelly Simi on Dec. 6, NAA said she is being recognized for leadership and unwavering dedication in promoting education.
Regulations and Government
NATA Advises on Evolving Travel, Vaccine Mandates
Several changed and new mandates covering travel and vaccines will affect aviation providers, NATA advises.
Ex-NTSB Chair Sumwalt To Head Up New ERAU Safety Center
Former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board Robert Sumwalt will launch Embry-Riddle's Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety.
Bombardier Rapidly Bringing New Facilities Online
Bombardier is adding one million sq ft of space and doubling its available service hours.
Bombardier Arrives at NBAA Transformed into Pure-play Bizav Company
Strategic financial decisions and a bounce in the business jet market have strengthened the bottom line for Bombardier, CEO Eric Martel said.
New Global Jet Capital CEO Upbeat about Upturn
Vivek Kaushal, who recently became CEO of Global Jet Capital, sees a "long runway" of demand ahead.
Bolen Reflects on 9/11 Anniversary as BACE Returns
The industry adapted and moved forward, showing strength in the aftermath of 9/11, NBAA's Bolen said.
Bolen: NBAA-BACE Is Time To Reconnect, Move Forward
NBAA chief Ed Bolen sees a lot of enthusiasm for reconnecting during this year's NBAA-BACE and says it comes at a pivotal time for the industry.
Bombardier Celebrates 3500 Launch Customer at BACE
Bombardier Challenger 350 owner and Entertainment Technology Partners Les Goldberg is the launch customer for the Challenger 3500.
Embraer Hits $1.2 Billion Jackpot in Vegas
NetJets has signed a deal valued at up to $1.2 billion, including orders and options for 100 Phenom 300Es with deliveries beginning in 2023.
Safety
Landsberg Sees Pitfalls in Applying SMS to Small Ops
NTSB's Landsberg worries that SMS parameters do not scale well for small operations and sees need for "creativity" to make it work.
Bizav Ops Slowed from August but Still Surging
Argus reported that bizav flights approached 300,000 again in North America in September market another near record, even as activity slowed from August.
NATA Fall Event To Tackle Issues Around Demand Uptick
NATA hopes to bring together senior leadership to collaboratively discuss key issues, including those created by surging demand.
