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, 2024). Lynch graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor of arts in journalism.
Latest from Kerry Lynch
Rotorcraft
U.S. Coast Guard Officer To Lead HAI Ops Efforts
Christopher Martino joins HAI following a 30-year career with the U.S. Coast Guard, where he led Aviation Forces.
Aircraft
Bombardier Returns To UTC for CFO Successor
John Di Bert becomes the third UTC executive to take a senior position at Bombardier this year.
Charter & Fractional
Fractionals See Shift in Travel, Fleet
Fractionals move to larger and longer-range aircraft while membership companies remain happy with small aircraft.
Charter & Fractional
Set Jet Launches Daily Coast-to-coast Bizliner Service
The membership-based program is offering members one way flights between LAX and TEB or HPN.
Regulations and Government
Fractional Operators Face Sunset of Tax Relief
Congress provided relief as fractional operators were mired in lawsuits with IRS.
Aircraft
Cirrus Elevates Simmons, Waddick to President Roles
Appointments come as Cirrus readies for certification and deliveries of its single-engine Vision jet.
Charter & Fractional
IRS Scrutinizing Charter Air Broker Involvement in FETs
Tax expert Nel Stubbs stresses operators and brokers must clearly spell out tax responsibilities to avoid potential IRS pitfalls.
Regulations and Government
NATA, GAMA Urge Senate Action On Bonus Depreciation
The Senate Finance Committee could consider another tax extenders package next week
Aircraft
Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Pick Up in Q2
Phenom 300 deliveries helped improve Embraer's second quarter, but shipments are still down on the year.
Rotorcraft
Bell Names Isbell to Customer Support Leadership Role
Isbell steps into senior leadership post with background in most aspects of the company's operations.
Charter & Fractional
Priester Wins U.S. Government Approval for Cuba Ops
U.S. approval follows issuance of government regulations earlier this year to ease certain travel restrictions between the U.S. and Cuba.
Safety
FAA, Industry Summit Focuses on GA Fatal Accident Rate
The FAA remains focused on working with industry to curb leading fatal accident causes, such as loss of control.
Bizav To Get First-ever Pavilion at Dubai Airshow
MEBAA secured pavilion to provide business aviation stronger presence at the show.
Regulations and Government
FAA Reauthorization Bill Likely Pushed to September
Chairman Shuster is expected to delay release of the FAA reauthorization bill until close to when House floor consideration is scheduled..
Maintenance and Modifications
Premier To Expand Reach with DAT Acquisition
Acquisition will provide Premier with not only 60,000 sq ft more space but also a background working with regionals, King Airs and helicopters.
People in Aviation: July 2015
Industry announcements and appointments
Regulations and Government
EPA Opens Comment Period for Aircraft Emissions Rules
EPA will hold a public hearing and review comments as it moves toward regulating GHG emissions from aircraft.
Aircraft
Industry: Ex-Im Expiration Puts U.S. Bizav Sales at Risk
Ex-Im has become a major backer of international business and general aviation sales in past three years.
Regulations and Government
Senate Pushes for Bonus Depreciation Extension
Sen. Roberts is seeking permanent extension of bonus depreciation, while Sen. Stabenow would extend for two years.
Regulations and Government
Court Permits HTO Curfews, Tosses Operational Limits
The U.S. District Court called the access limits for East Hampton Airport drastic, but did not find adequate reason to block curfews.
Regulations and Government
Senate Calls for Improved FAA Certification Process
The Senate would increase the FAA's budget in fiscal 2016, with an emphasis on certification improvements and ADS-B.
Regulations and Government
Senate Lawmakers Express Opposition to Independent ATC
Senate Appropriations Committee members said they would reject measures to put parts of FAA on "funding autopilot."
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Moves To Bring More Services In-House
Textron Aviation ends 41-year partnership with Duncan as an authorized service center as it works with customers directly.
Regulations and Government
FAA To Meet With Lawmakers, Activists Over SMO Fate
Airport proponents and opponents are waging a letter-writing campaign as lawmakers push for restrictions or closure at SMO.
Regulations and Government
ARSA: Time Is Running Short for FAA Reauthorization
ARSA warns battle lines are forming over Shuster's reauthorization proposal.
FBOs
FBO Consolidation Continues as Investors Eye ROI
Nearly 1,300 FBOs in the U.S. and Canada could be viable acquisitions, says industry expert John Enticknap.
Aircraft
Quest Adds Namibia, Russia to Kodiak Validations
The Kodiak is now approved in 29 countries as Quest works to expand its international presence.
Regulations and Government
Senate Panel To Consider FAA Funding Bill
While House bill drew veto threat and Democrat ire, Senate bill passed subcommittee largely with bipartisan support.
Regulations and Government
Industry Heightens Push for Ex-Im as Lapse Looms
New AIA chief Dave Melcher joins chorus of appeals in favor of reauthorization the bank as Congress has less than a week to act.
Charter & Fractional
Waypoint Leasing Places Two Helicopters with Titan
The transaction is the first between Waypoint, which was founded in 2013, and Titan, which has growing operations in Africa and South America.
