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
Regulations and Government
Senate Confirms Neffenger as Next TSA Administrator
GA groups praise Senate for swift confirmation of Neffenger.
Charter & Fractional
Stratajet Secures Gama Aviation for Booking Platform
Gama Aviation joins platform as Stratajet prepares for full commercial launch.
George Neal Enters Guinness Record Book as Oldest Pilot
Neal remains a pilot at 96 years old, amassing thousands of hours as a former test pilot for de Havilland Canada.
Regulations and Government
What a Part 23 Rewrite Might Mean to Users
“Twice the safety at half the cost” is the FAA’s goal.
Nearly 2,000 Anticipated At NBAA's TEB Forum
The event will feature 174 exhibitors,, 34 aircraft and industry experts discussing both national and local issues.
Charter & Fractional
Fractional Operators Eye International Expansion
NetJets looking to Latin America and evaluating fleet needs, Flight Options begins adding Gulfstreams and Wheels Up considers ride-sharing.
Regulations and Government
FAA, EU Extend ATM Pact
FAA, EU agree to cooperate further on deployment and implementation of NextGen and Sesar activities.
Regulations and Government
Shuster Meets With NATA Members Over ATC Reform
Shuster discussed his independent ATC plan with NATA members during the association's newly formatted four-day Aviation Business Conference.
Regulations and Government
New Texas Law Provides Relief on Certain Leasing Taxes
NBAA pushed for bill after members were subject to audits that led to contradictory interpretations over leasing agreements and new taxes.
Regulations and Government
Shuster Calls for User Fee-funded ATC Corporation
The House T&I Committee chairman hopes to introduce a bill later this month that would establish an independent ATC organization.
Business Aviation Pioneer Otto Pobanz Dies at 93
Pobanz leaves a legacy as a long-time business aviation pilot, safety expert and acoustic specialist.
Regulations and Government
House Rejects Burbank Curfew, OKs East Hampton Measure
House bars FAA from taking action in East Hampton as part of controversial fiscal 2016 transportation appropriations bill.
Aircraft
Dassault To Open Parts Center In Louisville
Facility will house frequently ordered parts and accept orders as late as 10 p.m. for 8 a.m. next-day delivery.
Aircraft
Textron Seeks First Buyers for AT-6 and Scorpion Jet
Textron to bring range of military and special mission aircraft to Paris
Regulations and Government
FAA Seeks Comment on SoCal Airspace Assessment
The FAA draft environmental assessment outlines plans to implement 109 new satellite procedures at more than 20 airports in Southern California.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Sees Stable Market for Its Bizjets
Gulfstream invests in expanding product line while transitioning leadership. Product support remains core focus too.
Environment
EPA Sets Stage To Regulate Aircraft GHG Emissions
EPA releases an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking seeking input on an aircraft emissions standard.
Aircraft
Daher Expands U.S. Business with Gulfstream Contract
Daher's contract to provide wing-to-body fairings for the Gulfstream G500 and G600 builds on the company's U.S. presence.
Regulations and Government
DOT Watchdog To Investigate FAA NextGen Oversight
The OIG audit comes as Washington debates the future of the ATC system.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Turns Expansion Efforts To Long Beach
Gulfstream to add nearly 30,000 sq ft to a facility that has already tripled in size over the past three decades.
Safety
ACSF Adds Southern, Southwest Regions To ASAP
The latest memoranda of understanding expand the ACSF's ASAP program to most of the U.S.
Regulations and Government
Aviation, Rural Groups Caution On ATC Control
Groups express concern about possible handing over of ATC decisions to private entity.
Regulations and Government
East Hampton Delays Restrictions Again at HTO
East Hampton agreed to a further delay in enforcement of new restrictions at HTO after the District Court postponed a decision on the lawsuit.
Regulations and Government
DOT IG Launches Investigation Into FAA FSS Oversight
The Transportation Department watchdog begins audit as the FAA readies requirements for next contract bid for Future Flight Service Program.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Rounds Out Leadership Team with Zimmerman
As the new president of product support, Zimmerman is stepping into a role that has been a path to the top slot at Gulfstream.
Aircraft
Nextant Opens Resale Unit for Remanufactured Aircraft
Remanufactured aircraft are beginning to enter resale market as the Nextant fleet has grown to 60 aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Ex-Im Debate Moves To Forefront
President Hochberg takes case for reauthorization to House and Senate this week.
BACA Survey Reveals Industry Profits, Merger Activity
BACA survey findes 44% of responding business aviation companies have either been advised about, participated or looked into M&As.
Engines
Turbomeca, Snecma CEOs Shift In Safran Shakeup
Safran appoints more than a dozen leaders to new posts, including those at the helm of Snecma, Turbomeca, Aircelle and Sagem.
