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
Safety
Argus Develops Customizable FRAT Tool, SafetyLinQ
Designed for a range of operations—from fixed-wing to unmanned—SafetyLinQ enables users to customize their risk assessment and scoring.
People in Aviation
Rachel Barrie has been named CEO of Global Aerospace, David Edwards is CEO of the Royal Aeronautical Society, and Ryan Latham will head Hartzell's AWI-AMI.
Safety Pioneer, Long-time CAN Chair Randall Greene Dies
Randall Green led Safe Flight Instrument Corp. for nearly two decades and devoted years to the Corporate Angel Network.
Regulations and Government
Congress To Vote on Stopgap To Avert U.S. Govt Shutdown
While Congress is anticipated to extend government funding through December 3, larger infrastructure and budget reconciliation bills are in question.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
F/List Unveils Three New Finishes Lines
F/List has added lines of metals, fresco, and glass wood veneer finishes that bring new textures, dimensions, and design options to aircraft cabins.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rosen Begins Taking Orders for OLED Displays
Rosen is taking preorders for its new line of OLED displays, which range from 22 to 55 inches and feature 4K UHD resolution.
NBAA-BACE To Be Carbon Neutral
NBAA has partnered with 4Air to fund carbon offset credits that would make NBAA-BACE carbon neutral.
Aircraft
Azul Conecta Takes Delivery of Two More Caravans
Azula Conecta, the largest Grand Caravan fleet operator in Brazil, took delivery of two more under a recent order for up to 10, including options.
Brown, Bosco Among NAA Distinguished Statesmen Slate
NAA selected seven accomplished individuals across aviation as the 2021 recipients of the 2021 Distinguished Statesmen and Stateswomen of Aviation awards.
Aircraft
Bombardier Global 7500, Challenger 350 Go On Euro Tour
Bombardier's Global 7500 ultra-long-range and Challenger 350 super-midsize business jets are heading to a handful of European countries using SAF.
NBAA Working with Social Media Influencers for BACE
NBAA is collaborating with aviation industry social media influencers to tout the highlights of this year’s NBAA-BACE.
Safety
Baldwin Develops Tools To Help with Safety Monitoring
Baldwin is adding features to its SMS portal to demystify the safety performance monitoring process.
Regulations and Government
U.S. House Moves To Reverse FAA Flight Training Policy
The U.S. House-approved National Defense Authorization Act includes a measure to overturn FAA's recent finding on flight training in certain aircraft.
Airports
Hawaii DOT To Defer Dillingham Airfield Closure
Hawaii's Department of Transportation is making progress on a lease to continue operating Dillingham Airfield but says some issues must be resolved.
Airports
FAA Releases Notam for NBAA-BACE
The FAA Notam for NBAA-BACE implements a new GA program that involves registering intended departure times from certain Las Vegas airports.
WingX: With 2.4M Flights in 2021, Bizjets Mark Recovery
Business jets remain on track to surpass 2019 globally as Europe enjoys late summer surge and transatlantic flights set to pick up, WingX reports.
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Landing Systems Adds Dallas-area Repair Shop
Safran's new wheels and brakes repair shop in Grand Prairie, Texas, can serve both commercial and military customers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expanding Interior Services in Dallas
Bombardier is working with GETI to bring enhanced interior and refurbishment services to Dallas
Dassault Opens New Facility in Mérignac
The new facility will enable Dassault to consolidate certain activities in Mérignac, closer to aircraft production.
Fuel
Blender's Tax Credit Gains Steam on Capitol Hill
Ways and Means includes SAF blender's tax credit as part of budget reconciliation package.
NBAA Hosting Meet the Regulators Session
While the Meet the Regulators session is planned for September 30, the webinar will remain available as part of the virtual content of next month's BACE.
Intl Business Aviation Council Celebrates 40 Years
IBAC was established in September 1981 when six organizations representing business aviation in North America, Europe, and Africa, signed a charter in LA.
IAWA Study FInds Aviation Leadership Gender Gap Remains
A new study from IAWA and Oliver Wyman found no progress on closing the gender gap in aviation leadership roles.
Bombardier Transitioning Learjet Plant into COE
Bombardier is training its Learjet production workers to become A&Ps and transitioning hangars to support the brand as production winds down.
Aircraft
NBAA-BACE To Place Focus on Advanced Air Mobility
NBAA is hosting its largest cadre of AAM exhibitors yet at BACE and is bringing together a panel of government leaders to discuss emerging technologies.
Business Aviation Factbook Showcases Industry Benefits
NBAA, in partnership with GAMA, has released a 33-page updated Business Aviation Factbook, providing a look at the industry’s benefits.
Aircraft
Bombardier Builds on Challenger Family with 3500
Bombardier's new Challenger 3500 will succeed the 350 with new features such as voice-controlled CMS and Nuage seats.
Rachel Barrie To Head Global Aerospace
Rachel Barrie is stepping in to lead Global Aerospace on January 1 as group CEO Nick Brown retires.
Environment
White House Rolls Out Initiatives To Boost SAF
Setting a goal of reducing aviation emissions by 20 percent by 2030, the White House is backing a tax credit and other efforts to boost SAF production.
Regulations and Government
9/11: Lessons in Preparedness, Advocacy
NBAA staff highlight how they navigated through a devastating time and emerged with a stronger focus on advocacy.
