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
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety Adds Airbus EC145 To Training Portfolio
EC145 simulator is slated to be ready by early next year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Greenpoint Completes First Private 747-8
Delivery capped a strong year for the Kirkland, Wash.-based BBJ completions specialist.
Aircraft
NetJets Ups Firm Orders For Embraer Phenom 300
Latest agreement converts 10 options into firm orders valued at nearly $90 million.
Regulations and Government
Robert Hartzell Among New Hall of Fame Slate
Gene Kranz, the late Abe Silverstein and Brig. General Robert Cardenas also to be enshrined.
Aircraft
J.P.Morgan: BizJet Deliveries To Jump By Double Digits In 2015
Business jet deliveries appear to have returned to growth in 2014 and are poised to jump by 13% in 2015.
Regulations and Government
FAA Releases Draft Guidance On EMS Helo Rule
Guidance to lay groundwork for new training requirements.
Aircraft
Klapmeier Returns To TenCate For Kestrel Composites
TenCate, a long-time Cirrus supplier, teams once again with Cirrus co-founder Alan Klapmeier.
Embraer Set to Begin U.S. Deliveries of Legacy 500
Shipments to Europe expected in early 2015 after first U.S. delivery in December
Thales Brings In New Chairman In Leadership Shakeup
Thales COO becomes CEO, while a Dassault director will take the role of chairman.
P&WC Secures Transport Canada Approval for PW306D1
Approval marks milestone toward entry into service on Citation Latitude.
Aircraft
Third Conforming SF50 Vision Joins Flight Test Program
Flight test program has combined for 177 flights, keeping the SF50 on pace for certification in 2015.
Aircraft
Pilatus Marks 75th Anniversary with Hans Erni PC-12
The 105-year-old artist depicts PC-12 as a workhorse.
Aircraft
U.S. GA Shipments Growing Modestly In 2014
GA market contributes to $50 billion trade surplus, but fight for ExX-ImM continues.
Charter & Fractional
London Executive Aviation Secures U.S. Part 129 Approval
Part 129 status enables operator to expand flights between European Union and U.S.
Regulations and Government
Congress Renews Bonus Depreciation, R&D Credit For 2014
GA groups call tax measures important to job growth and investments.
Training and Workforce
First Legacy 500 Pilot Class Graduates at FlightSafety
FlightSafety St. Louis center providing training with level-C simulator.
Regulations and Government
Congress Relies On User Funding for FAA 2015 Budget
Lawmakers provided $15.84 billion in FY2015 funding for the FAA, and $440 million more than the White House request of $15.4 billion.
Regulations and Government
Bolen: Protect Access, Predictability of NAS
User fees are not the way to support the National Airspace System, business aviation group says.
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Canada Receives EASA Approval for PW210A
Certification brings AgustaWestland’s AW169 closer to entry into service.
Aircraft
Boeing Selects Longridge To Take Helm Of BBJ
Longridge was part of the original Boeing Business Jets team.
Aircraft
Spirit Sheds Gulfstream Wing Work
Triumph will take over G280 and G650 wing programs, making it the supplier for four of Gulfstream's five in-production models.
Airports
GA Groups Oppose Canadian Airport Consultation Proposal
The measure stems from an effort to increase public consultation on new airport projects.
Charter & Fractional
ACSF Industry Audit Standard-registered Operators Post Strong Safety Record
IAS operators logged an accident rate of 0.162 per 100,000 flights hours versus 0.54 for Part 135 and fractional operators combined, says ACSF.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
U.S. House Extends Bonus Depreciation Through Year-end
Bill passed despite objections that waiting until year-end for a one-year retroactive extension prolongs uncertainty and provides little benefit.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
BizAv Groups Warn Texas Tax Proposal Would Change ‘Course Of Ownership’
Bizav groups are urging the state of Texas to hold off on a proposed new tax rule for aviation, warning that the changes could harm the industry.
Regulations and Government
New Leadership Ahead for GA Caucuses
General Aviation Caucus members are recruiting new leaders, with three of the four co-chairs leaving Congress.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
FAA: Local Aviation Fuel Taxes for Aviation Use Only
Policy formally adopts 1987 interpretation calling for state and local aviation fuel taxes to be used for aviation or airport programs.
Delta Private Jets Expanding Fleet to 60 Aircraft
Ownership Assist program drives 40-percent fleet growth in 2014.
Regulations and Government
FAA Releases College Football Championship Notam
Security measures, including TFRs and discrete transponder requirements, expected during College Football Championship.
