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
Training and Workforce
GA Orgs Urge FAA To Address Flight Training Pay
AOPA, EAA, and GAMA asked the FAA to issue guidance clarifying its view on a court ruling deeming that flight instructors are carrying persons for hire.
Regulations and Government
NATA Sees Safety Concerns with Lee Flight-sharing Bill
NATA questioned the ability of the FAA to conduct oversight of a "personal operator."
Regulations and Government
Sen. Lee Moves To Open Door for Flight Sharing
Sen. Lee introduced bills that would enable pilots to fly for compensation and/or share expenses without having to comply with common carrier regulations.
Bizav Activity Strengthens in North America, Europe
Business aviation picked up 46.2 percent year-over-year in March in North America and 15.8 percent in Europe.
ACSF Endorses NTSB Call for SMS, FDM
ACSF said the NTSB's Most Wanted recommendations will create a safer charter industry.
Rotorcraft
David Fox Receives Top Mx Honors from HAI
HAI recognized David Fox, who has a maintenance and training career spanning five decades, with its Maintenance Excellence Award.
Regulations and Government
DOT Prepping for Manufacturing Jobs Relief Aid
The U.S. DOT has released a notice and set up a website to detail the necessary steps a manufacturer/MRO must take to apply for Covid relief funds.
Charter & Fractional
Air Partner Eyes Music Industry with 'Tour Protect'
Air Partner developed a Tour Protect Covid-19 travel program that is designed to provide enhanced health and safety protocols for complex world tours.
Charter & Fractional
VistaJet's Global Fleet Gets Pūr Air
The Pūr Air system installed on the VistaJet Global fleet captures up to 99.99 percent of particles and refreshes cabin air in in as little as 90 seconds.
Safety
NBAA Cautions FAA on Part 135 SMS Proposal
In a letter, NBAA asks the FAA to ensure an SMS proposal for Part 135 operators is scalable, does not impose costly mandates, and protects safety programs.
Rotorcraft
Safran Moving Forward on Hybridization, SAF for Helos
Safran anticipates handing over the Aneto-1X engines mid-year for 2022 Airbus Helicopters Racer flight trials that will prove out an "eco mode."
Rotorcraft
HAI Honors John Cooper of Columbus Police Aviation Unit
John Cooper, the longest-serving pilot and safety and training officer for the Columbus (Ohio) Division of Police, is HAI's Law Enforcement Award Honoree.
FutureFlight
Wheels Up, Bell Collaborate Over Urban Air Mobility Services
Wheels Up is eying possible use of Bell helicopters to provide VTOL transportation in the short term and then the anticipated Nexus eVTOL longer term.
Environment
Global Jet Capital Creates Carbon-offset Program
The program seeks to provide clients with a simplified process for purchasing verified carbon offsets.
Aircraft
Bombardier Completes 100th Global 7500 Wing Shipset
Bombardier's milestone 100th Global 7500 wing follows the recent delivery of the 50th of the ultra-long-range model.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Progressing on Training Center, AW609, TH-73A
Leonardo is readying to open its new training center in a few weeks and begin deliveries of its new TH-73A program.
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet Adds Van Nuys to Private Terminal Network
Based at the Clay Lacy complex, Flexjet's Van Nuys addition to its private terminal network pays homage to the Clay Lacy history, as well as Hollywood.
WingX: U.S. Driving Global Rebound of Bizav Flights
Global business aviation activity in early April began at levels more than double those a year ago, WingX said, with bizjet hours in U.S. up 15 percent.
JSfirm Survey Sees Optimism for Growth, Hiring Plans
JSfirm's 2021 hiring survey found 50.84 percent of respondents expect moderate growth in 2021 and 32.93 percent expect to hire shortly.
John Calcagno Takes Reins at Piper Aircraft
John Calcagno, a long-time Piper CFO, is stepping in as acting president and CEO of the company with the retirement of Simon Caldecott.
Rotorcraft
HAI Honors UM Team for Organ Delivery Via Drone
Golden Hour honorees, the University of Maryland UAS Test Site Team and Medical Center, developed a drone with monitoring equipment to deliver organs.
NBAA: Full Steam Ahead on In-person BACE in Vegas
NBAA has about 60 percent of space reserved for the October BACE, many of those rolling over from the previous show but still ahead of the a key deadline.
Safety
NTSB Counts SMS, Recorders, FDM among 'Most Wanted'
NTSB's 2021-2022 Most Wanted list includes SMS on all passenger-carrying aviation operations, crash-worthy recorders, and FDM.
CAE Acquires RosterBuster Crew Management App
The acquisition of RosterBuster crew app provider RB Group forwards CAE's expansion of its digital services portfolio.
Aircraft
Pilatus Expands UAE Component Work for PC-24
Mubadala-owned Strata received a seven-year agreement covering pylon fairings, bullet fairings, tail cones, and other parts for the Pilatus PC-24.
NBAA Promotes Damato and Carr, Brings Broom On Board
NBAA named Andrew Broom, Jo Damato, and Doug Carr senior vice presidents.
WingX: Business Aviation Ops Continue Rebound in March
WingX reported that branded charter is the underlying strength of the industry, up 10 percent over March 2019 levels and boosting overall global ops.
Regulations and Government
Biden Infrastructure Proposal To Boost Manufacturing
In addition to $25 billion in airports funding, President Biden's proposal includes numerous measures aimed at R&D, green initiatives, and manufacturing.
ATC
Aviation Leaders Call for ATC Infrastructure Boost
During the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Aviation Summit, leaders expressed concern that investment has diminished for aging non-NextGen systems.
People in Aviation
Benjamin Murray is CEO of Skyservice, Joe Park became managing partner of BizJetCPA, and Pam Jets promoted Ben Harrow to president.
