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
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.
Regulations and Government
CDC Plans To Require Negative Covid Tests for Intl Pax
International passengers arriving into the U.S., including on GA flights, will have to verify that they tested negative for the virus.
People in Aviation
Sullenberger is confirmed as U.S. ambassador to ICAO, Rep. DeFazio is retiring, and IADA has new board leadership.
Teledyne Technologies To Buy FLIR in $8B Deal
The Teledyne $8 billion acquisition of FLIR is anticipated to close midyear, bringing together two major players in the proprietary sensor field.
Aircraft
NASA's X-59 Takes Shape
NASA has closed the wing and is ready to join the fuselage and empennage of its Mach 1.4 X-59 in preparation for first flight, now planned for 2022.
Aircraft
F/List To Develop Cabin Features for Aerion's AS2
Building on an existing relationship with Aerion, F/List was selected to provide cabinets, liners, hard floorings, and other interior components for AS2.
Training and Workforce
People in Aviation: January 2021
Chuck Kegley is president of Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, Ben Hockenberg president of JSSI Parts & Leasing, Michael Dwyer president of Guardian Jet.
Regulations and Government
EBAA: Brexit Deal Facilitates Continued Ops, Trade
In initial guidance on the draft Brexit agreement, EBAA advises that operations can continue between the UK and EU, but certain rights are limited.
FutureFlight
EHang Eyes eVTOL Opportunities in Sightseeing and Express Deliveries
The Chinese eVTOL aircraft developer also has welcomed the country's new standards for express delivery services using unmanned aircraft.
Regulations and Government
FAA Provides 12-Month Check Airman Extension
The FAA departed from its typical practice of shorter-term Covid-related extensions in granting a request for a year-long check airman extension.
Aircraft
Bombardier Captures Sale of 10 Challenger 350s
The order for 10 Challenger 350s from an undisclosed customer marks one of the larger sales of the year, Bombardier said.
