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
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.
Regulations and Government
NBAA: Remote ID Drone Rule Raises Privacy Concerns
NBAA supports identification requirements for drones but is concerned that the Remote ID rule provides public access to drone and operator locations.
Buttigieg Poised To Sail Through Confirmation for DOT Post
Senate Commerce Committee brings praise to President Biden Transportation Secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg.
Aero Friedrichshafen Postponed until July
Originally scheduled in April, the Germany-based general aviation Aero Friedrichshafen moves to the busy summer holiday season.
Environment
FAA Solicits Input on Aircraft Noise Research
The FAA is undertaking a range of noise research and released the results of one such study that found annoyance to aircraft noise intensifying.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Opens Mx, Pilot Workforce Development Grant Program
The FAA has opened an application process through March 22 for organizations seeking pilot or maintenance technician workforce development grants.
MU-2 Advocate Earle Martin Flies West
Earle Martin, who died on December 3, became a strong champion of the MU-2 after acquiring Mid-Coast Air Charter, and along with it, the turboprop twin.
U.S. Helicopters Founder Cress Horne Dies at 61
Cress Horne, who died December 18, became a noted aerial director, pilot, and technical director of films with credits including The Fugitive and Nell.
Regulations and Government
Industry Raises Intl Testing Questions To CDC, FAA
While guidance is still necessary covering locations where Covid testing is unavailable, the CDC is working to address questions about its testing order.
Regulations and Government
FAA Rolls Out Single Repository for Guidance
Welcomed by industry, the FAA's new Dynamic Regulatory System is housing more than 2 million regulatory guidance documents in a single location.
Aircraft
Exim Bank Praises Gulfstream Private Jet Financing Deal
The U.S. Export-Import Bank awarded its Deal of the Year recognition to Gulfstream for a sale of a G650 to a Czech customer.
Charter & Fractional
NATA Launching SMS Pilot for Charters, Repair Stations
The NATA project will gather data on practical ways to implement SMS for the Parts 135 and 145 communities.
Regulations and Government
CDC Calls for Negative Tests for Pax Flying to U.S.
The CDC order signed on January 12 is calling for passengers flying into the U.S. to show proof of a negative test taken within three days of travel.
Regulations and Government
Report Targets Means To Reduce Leaded Avgas
The congressionally-mandated National Academies report says a multi-pronged effort is necessary to reduce reliance on leaded avgas.
Charter & Fractional
Vaccine Rollout Leaves Open Many Questions
NATA webinar focuses on vaccine priority, expectations.
Regulations and Government
Five FAA Officials Resign in Fallout over Capitol Hill Riot
All five senior FAA officials tendering their resignation served under the Trump Administration.
Safety
Baldwin Introduces Alaska-oriented SMS Program
Baldwin's Alaska Aviation Safety Exchange SMS/QMS program is designed for operators of all sizes.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Tax Holiday Ends for Commercial Flights
NBAA and NATA update members on the the 2021 tax changes and advised quick action on Covid relief programs.
Air Charter Association Names Glenn Hogben CEO
Glenn Hogben takes the CEO reins for The Air Charter Association after serving as the organization's joint deputy chair.
Regulations and Government
FAA Rule Clears Path for Supersonic Flight Tests
The FAA released a rule clarifying the process for flight authorizations for flight testing beyond Mach 1, a step toward the return of supersonic flight.
Former NATA Chief Larry Burian Dies
Larry Burian, who died December 23, helped grow a small, struggling organization into a strong voice for general and business aviation companies.
