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
Bolen Sees 'Tailwinds' for Bizav Coming into 2021
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen expressed optimism about the new business aviation travelers, positive economic forecasts, progress on SAF.
Burt Rutan, Charles McGee Receive Top Hoover Honors
AOPA presented its 2020 Bob Hoover awards to Burt Rutan, Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, Lt. Col. Kenyatta Ruffin, and Boris Popov.
Regulations and Government
Orgs Urge Treasury Secretary To Speed Up PSP Payments
Organizations representing smaller carriers urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to expedite PSP payments to the more than 300 operators still waiting.
Aircraft
Aerion, NASA To Jointly Explore High-Mach Speeds
Aerion and NASA have signed a third Space Act Agreement to explore propulsion and thermal management technologies for aircraft operating between Mach 3-5.
Regulations and Government
Rep. Larsen Casts Doubt on Testing for Domestic Travel
House aviation subcommittee chair Rick Larsen expressed reservations about mandating Covid testing before domestic travel and wants further aviation aid.
Regulations and Government
Lawmaker Calls for Carbon Standards, SAF Investment
Rep. Julia Brownley reintroduced her bill to take a multi-pronged approach, including standards and incentives, to foster production and use of SAF.
NBAA Cancels 2021 ABACE, Other First-half Events
The decision to cancel ABACE comes a day after the association announced plans to hold a virtual European event instead of EBACE.
Preowned Bizcraft Transactions See Late-year Boost
Both Asset Insight and Amstat reported surges in transactions in the preowned business aircraft market in 2020, but values remain down.
ATC
FAA Outlines Super Bowl Air Traffic Plan
General aviation and drone operations will face restrictions before, during, and after Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida.
Aircraft
Aerion Selects AS2 Supplier, Lead on Campus Development
Rosen Aviation will develop a new cabin management and technology system for the AS2, while Haskell leads development of Aerion's main campus.
Regulations and Government
Senate Confirms Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
Senate confirmation of Pete Buttigieg as secretary of transportation follows the approval by the Commerce Committee on January 27.
Regulations and Government
CDC Mask Requirement Includes Charter Operators, FBOs
The CDC's mask mandate during transportation includes FBOs, airports and Part 135 operations, but not Part 91, business aviation organizations advise.
Regulations and Government
Bradley Mims Takes Deputy FAA Administrator Role
He previously served at the agency during the Clinton Administration.
FAA Employee Arrested for Role in Capitol Attack
Court documents reveal that Kevin Strong, an FAA employee in San Bernardino, California, admitted to participating in the January 6 attack.
Regulations and Government
NATA, NBAA Ask IRS To Clarify Broker, Charter Tax Rules
NATA and NBAA are seeking further guidance or rulemaking on the responsibilities of brokers and charters surrounding FET collection.
Regulations and Government
Larsen, Estes Reintroduce Bill To Protect Aviation Jobs
The Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Act of 2021, introduced in the House, would provide federal cost-sharing for aviation manufacturing jobs.
Collins Looks Ahead to New Travel Realities
Collins is looking across all disciplines with "Redefining Air Travel" ambitions as the pandemic is spurring permanent changes in some flying approaches.
People in Aviation: February 2021
Gregory Beason is president and CEO of AllClear, Glenn Hogben CEO of ACA, and David Wyndham v-p for Asset Insight.
Aircraft
Bombardier Now a 'Pure Play' Business Aviation Company
After the sale of its transportation unit to Alstom, Bombardier—as a standalone business aviation company—is left with $4.7 billion in debt.
Boom Expands Leadership Team
Boom brought in Kathy Savitt as president and CCO, Joe Massaquoi as CFO, and three more board members as it accelerates activities.
FutureFlight
European Aviation Groups Voice Concerns Over Autonomous Aircraft Integration
A coalition of 14 organizations tell the European Union that issues related to airspace management, communications, infrastructure, liability, and costs need to be hammered out for drone integration.
Aircraft
Bombardier Begins Booking Challenger 300/350 HMU Installs
Bombardier is offering the Smart Link Plus units for free and will begin installation work beginning mid-year, starting with the Challenger 300 and 350.
Maintenance and Modifications
API Names Volare Aviation Authorized Winglet Installer
Named an authorized API Blended Winglet installer in Europe, Oxford, UK-based Volare Aviation completed its first retrofit on a Hawker 800XPi.
Regulations and Government
Senate Commerce Gives Nod To Buttigieg Nomination
The nomination of Pete Buttigieg for transportation secretary received bipartisan support from the Senate Commerce Committee.
Airports
House Bill Aims To Incentivize Timely Airport Projects
House T&I Committee Republican leaders introduced a bill to enable the use of AIP funds to incentivize early completion of airport construction projects.
Daher Steps Up TBM, Kodiak Training Efforts
Wayman Luy, who spent 16 years as a TBM mentor and factory demo pilot and 20 more at Wayman Aviation Academy, is now Daher director of training, standards.
Susan Northrup Becomes Federal Air Surgeon
Northrup, the first female to be selected for the federal air surgeon post, has held numerous leadership roles, including as acting deputy FAS.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Groups Urge Coordination for European Drone Integration
A cross-section of aviation groups issued an open letter to EU member states, urging further collaboration in a number of areas for drone integration.
Regulations and Government
Treasury Department Begins Processing PSP Requests
The Treasury Department has begun sending agreements to Part 135 carriers that applied for PSP support to cover worker compensation, NATA said.
ATC
New Procedures in Las Vegas To Take Effect Next Month
Ahead of implementing routes on February 25 as part of the the Las Vegas Metroplex Project, the agency is adjusting five procedures.
