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
GAMA Forms Partnership with SAE International
Under the new partnership, GAMA and SAE will collaborate on the range of business and general aviation activities, including new AAM possibilities.
Regulations and Government
Washington Keeping Infrastructure in Focus
While no agreement is in sight, lawmakers are focused on a sweeping package that could serve as a venue for measures such as an SAF blender's tax credit.
Aviation Alliance Highlights Efforts for Future of Industry
The Alliance for Aviation Across America is hosting a panel discussion and launching a new web microsite that highlights GA investments in SAF, technology.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Protest FAA Flight Training Stance
The groups are urging the FAA to rethink its recent guidance on compensation for flight training in warbird and other aircraft.
Calhoun: Aerion Investment Outpaced Benefit to Boeing
Boeing president and CEO Dave Calhoun discussed why his company has remained committed to the UAM market rather than the supersonic market.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Edge Secures $150M from KKR as it Unveils AdvantEdge
Jet Edge will use its $150 million credit facility from KKR to build out its AdvantEdge program, develop new digital products for clients, and add staff.
Icon Shareholder Suit Claims IP Expropriation to China
A group of minority shareholders have filed a lawsuit against majority shareholders saying they are attempting to move Icon Aircraft IP to China.
Former TAG CEO Mansour Ojjeh Dies at 68
Mansour Ojjeh, who died June 6 at the age of 68, had inherited TAG Group Holdings in 1991 and built up a large bizav operation until recent divestitures.
Charter & Fractional
FAA Revokes Florida Operator Certificate
Universal Flight Services surrendered its passenger-carrying certificate after the FAA alleged it conducted illegal charters.
Avionics
NAA Selects Garmin Autoland for 2020 Collier Trophy
The first certified autonomous system of its kind, Autoland was selected over a competitive field of nominees, from Bell, SpaceX, and Boeing, among others.
Charter & Fractional
Partners in Aviation Sees Managed Co-ownership Growth
Partners in Aviation is seeing inquiries in its "Managed Co-Ownership" model grow and that in turn is reducing the time it takes to match customers.
Bombardier's Nureddin Discusses Transformation Lessons
Bombardier v-p of customer support Andy Nureddin called the changes at Bombardier "quite a ride" and stressed the importance of keeping workers at center.
Ali Bahrami To Depart FAA at End of June
Bahrami rejoined the FAA in July 2017 and has weathered intense scrutiny in the wake of the Boeing Max crashes.
Safety
Pfizer Flight Dept Helped Get Vaccine to Market Sooner, Exec Says
The head of Pfizer's corporate flight department detailed the integral role his operation played in getting a Covid-19 vaccine to market.
Regulations and Government
NTSB's Landsberg Stresses Need To Overhaul Notams
Speaking during the opening session of the Flight Safety Foundation's BASS, NTSB vice-chair Bruce Landsberg called for improved notams, SMS, and FDM.
As Aviation Digitizes, Leaders Stress Need for Accuracy
Data providers and an operator discuss the growing use of data but how it cannot be outdated.
Aircraft
Kodiak 100 Expands Airborne Flying Service's Medical Ops
Airborne Flying Service is leasing two Kodiak 100s from the non-profit American Heritage organization for air medical services in the South Central U.S.
People in Aviation
Jay Yu is investor in Fewber Global, Keith Cochran is president and CEO of Kulr Technology, and Desiree Ward became president of Jet Access Aviation.
Pandemic Lessons: Ontic Looks To Reinforce Supply Chain
Ontic weathered pandemic restrictions by already having a built-in base of localized suppliers but still encounters concerns around small shops.
FutureFlight
11 Partners Selected To Support France's Hydrogen Hub Initiative
Airbus, Air France-KLM, Groupe ADP, and the Choose Paris Region selected 11 projects out of 124 applicants to foward their vision for a hydrogen hub network at airports.
Safety
IBAC Sets IS-BAH Standards Board for 2021/2022
The IS-BAH Standards Board welcomes three new members.
Elusive Funding Unravels Expansive Ambitions at Aerion
Aerion appeared to have a lot of momentum with seasoned veterans, strong suppliers, and a headquarters site but was unable to convince financial markets.
Regulations and Government
Groups Praise Industry Comments for Spurring PRD Changes
NBAA was pleased that the FAA made some modifications in its final pilot records database rule as a result of industry concerns.
Safety
Two Learjet Pilots Lose Jobs after Intentional Roll
The pilots of the Learjet Model 31A German air ambulance business jet lost their jobs after the PIC rolled the aircraft on approach to Faro, Portugal.
Regulations and Government
FAA Final PRD Rule Includes Corporate Operators
The FAA included corporate operators in its new requirements for reporting into an electronic Pilot Records Database, but scaled back records mandates.
Regulations and Government
Dickson: FAA 'Closely Monitoring' EASA Validation Activity
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson reassures that FAA remains engaged with EASA to ensure certification and validation approaches are in line with agreement.
Engines
GE Aviation Stops Work on Affinity Development
GE Aviation has said that it has ended work on the Affinity engine as Aerion, which was developing the AS supersonic business jet, has ceased operations.
Robert Sumwalt To Leave NTSB at End of June
One of the NTSB's longest-serving board members, Robert Sumwalt is stepping down at the end of June.
Aircraft
Supersonic Bizjet Developer Aerion Halts Operations
Cites lack of available financing for its decision to cease operations.
Aircraft
Tuskegee Airmen's RedTail Academy Buys Piper Trainers
Two Piper Pilot 100i aircraft will help launch the Tuskegee Airmen RedTail Flight Academy, which will provide flight-training opportunities for minorities.
