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
Regulations and Government
GAMA Praises DOT Removal of Rulemaking Barriers
DOT is eliminating previous policies that put in additional layers of review for a wide net of rulemakings and new policies, impeding key standards.
Rotorcraft
HAI Honors California Nat. Guard for Creek Fire Rescue
Honored by HAI, the California National Guard 40th Combat Aviation Brigade used a Chinook and Black Hawk to rescue 242 trapped by the Creek Fire.
ATC
FAA Set To Release New Ops Procedures in Florida
The FAA will publish 52 new operational procedures on April 22 as part of its South-Central Florida Metroplex airspace optimization program.
Piper Aircraft CEO Simon Caldecott Retiring
Piper has been working with its board on a transition with the retirement of Simon Caldecott and expects to announce a new leadership structure soon.
Argus: Bizav Ops Rebound Strengthens in March
Business aviation operations surpassed the 10,000-single-day mark in North American this month and are exceeding expectations, Argus reports.
Rotorcraft
HAI Pilot of the Year Robert McCabe Brought Lessons to USCG
HAI's Pilot of the Year, USCG Lt. Cdr. Robert McCabe, demonstrated his skills coaching a pilot through disorientation and shared the lessons learned.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Wins Europe, Canada Approvals for ACA Installs
Duncan Aviation has secured STCs from Europe and Canada for an ACA ionization system installation package on Globals and Challenger 300s/350s.
Bizav Activity Remains Mixed in North America, Europe
While operations were down in both North America and Europe, they strengthened in the former and dropped off in the latter, Argus reports.
Airports
AOPA Unites Orgs in Push for Standard Airport Diagrams
AOPA, which brought together 300 groups in support of standard airport diagram parking labels, found 30 different references for the same type of ramp.
Regulations and Government
Treasury Outlines Steps for PSP3 Funding
NATA advised that the third round of the Payroll Support Program is available only to carriers who received the second round.
Rotorcraft
HAI Salutes Michael Hynes for Lifetime Achievement
Michael Hynes, HAI's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, has had a 65-year career that has included Brantly helicopter production and as an educator.
Maintenance and Modifications
KCAC Reinforces Piper Services with Arapahoe
Arapahoe Aero is a Piper factory-authorized satellite service center for Colorado and western Kansas on behalf of long-time service provider KCAC Aviation.
Regulations and Government
Lawmakers Urge Yellen To Release PSP Funds
Reps. Sam Graves and Garret Graves expressed concerns to the new Treasury Secretary that delays in PSP funding is hurting small operators.
Rotorcraft
HAI Expanding International Reach, Safety Programs
While HAI head James Viola's year didn't go exactly as planned, his association is making progress on a number of fronts from new members to safety.
Regulations and Government
FAA Extends Comment Period on Noise Research
The FAA said stakeholder involvement is necessary as it uses its noise research to help shape future environmental policy.
Charter & Fractional
AirSprint Promotes Elian to CEO, Williams to COO
James Elian is now president and CEO and Jared Williams COO and v-p of operations for Canadian fractional ownership provider AirSprint.
Regulations and Government
NATA Urges Treasury's Yellen To Promptly Disburse PSP
In a letter to Treasury Secretary Yellen, NATA chief Timothy Obitts expressed concern about ongoing delays in PSP funding disbursement.
Virtual WAI Brings 2,300 Attendees, 101 Scholarships
The virtual WAI 32nd annual conference still brought in 2,300 attendees as the event explored ways to make the pilot population more diverse.
Aircraft
Boom Gets Financial Boost from Amex
The airframer said the strategic investment from American Express Ventures will help support continued development of the Overture supersonic airliner.
WAI Kicks Off Virtual Conference
WAI is bringing same conference content of its in-person event virtually with more than 100 exhibitors, 30 educational sessions, and scholarships.
Regulations and Government
Covid Bill Bringing Key Relief To Aviation Industry, Leaders Say
Wednesday's final passage of the American Rescue Plan is unleashing $26 billion in specific aid for aviation.
EBAA Calls for Cooperation for Ops between EU, UK
EBAA is calling for national authorities to drop the administrative barriers for flights between the UK and EU, warning that operators are flux.
Piaggio Draws Offers from Four Entities
Four of the five organizations invited to bid on Piaggio Aerospace had submitted their offers by the March 5 deadline.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Notches AFAC Approvals in Houston, East Alton
With the recent recertifications of its Houston and East Alton locations, West Star has repair station approvals at four locations from the Mexican AFAC.
Obit: Michael O'Leary, AEA's Longest Serving Chairman
Michael O'Leary, who served as AEA chairman from 2002 to 2009, died at the age of 69 from Covid-19 complications.
Obit: Gary Hodak Spent Decades as Avionics Specialist
Gary Hodak, whose avionics and completions career spanned nearly 40 years, died at 69 from Alzheimer's.
Embraer Founder Ozires Silva Receives Guggenheim Medal
Ozires Silva helped establish Embraer in 1969 to produce a project that ultimately became the Bandeirante regional turboprop twin.
Garmin Autoland Joins Finalists for NAA Collier Trophy
NAA has selected seven finalists for the 2020 Collier Trophy, including the Garmin Autoland systems, as well as the Bell V-280 Valor.
Regulations and Government
NBAA, AOPA Raise Concerns about Intentional GPS Jamming
NBAA and AOPA asked the FAA and DOD to update them on efforts to mitigate the impact of intentional GPS jamming events.
Regulations and Government
Covid Aid Bill To Provide Billions in Aviation Relief
Set for final passage this week, the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan includes $26 billion in aviation-targeted measures and billions in general aid.
