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.

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Charter & Fractional

PJS Intros Membership Fee-free Charter Booking Program

Promises more transparent and simpler bizjet bookings
(Photo: Private Jet Services)
Charter & Fractional

VistaJet Sees Continued Demand Growth

VistaJet hours, memberships surge in 2023's first-half
VistaJet European aircraft (Photo: VistaJet)
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Remains Atop U.S. Operator Pack by Flight Hours

Company logged 70,258 hours in first half
Wheels Up King Air
Training and Workforce

Women in Corporate Aviation Opens Fall Scholarships

Group offers largest scholarship program yet
(Photo: Women in Corporate Aviation)
Safety

Tradewind Aviation's SMS Receives FAA Approval

FAA signoff places Tradewind among few operators.
The Tradewind Aviation team (Photo: Tradewind Aviation)
Training and Workforce

Aircare Bolsters Training with Mobile Simulator

Latest simulator can 'go almost anywhere'
Aircare International Facts IX simulator (Photo: Aircare International)
Safety

Aviation Weather Center Website Getting New Look

AWC's updated website improves user experience
Aviation Weather Center's graphic forecast for aviation (Image: Aviation Weather Center)
Aircraft

Argus: 'Different Dynamics at Play' with Dip in Q1 Bizav Ops

Global bizav operations slide in first half
NetJets aircraft (Photo: Photo: NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots)
Aircraft

Embraer Deliveries Jump 47% in Q2

Deliveries increased across Embraer product lines
NetJets Embraer Praetor 500 (Photo: Embraer)
Aircraft

Bombardier Deliveries Tick Up in Q2, Set for Further Growth

Bombardier delivered one more aircraft in 2Q23 vs last year
Bombardier Challenger 3500 (Photo: Bombardier)
Charter & Fractional

Volato To Go Public with SPAC Proof Acquisition Corp

Volato and Proof Acquisition Corp. plan to go public
Volato HondaJets on ramp
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Services Chief To Take Helm of Eve Air Mobility

Embraer is selecting a new head of its services business as its current president, Johann Bordais, is joining Eve Air Mobility in September.
 Johann Bordais (Photo: Embraer)
Aircraft

Long-time Corporate Pilot Chauncey Webb Flies West

Webb, who died July 21, flew for five decades
Chauncey Webb at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Regulations and Government

Safety Talk: T&I Chair Graves on Protecting the 'Gold Standard'

T&I Chair Sam Graves discusses his desire to provide stability at the FAA, boost safety, and foster general aviation and AAM through the FAA bill.
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Missouri) took
Safety

Fig Newton Becomes NBAA Chairman Emeritus

NBAA bylaw change allows new position
Aircraft

AOPA Planning National Mall Flyover in May 2024

Event will celebrate history of general aviation
Mark Baker Beechcraft Staggerwing (Photo: Chris Rose for AOPA)
Aircraft

Piaggio Aero Commissioners Narrow Potential Bidders

Process now moves to due diligence phase
Piaggio factory in Villanova d'Albenga (Photo: Piaggio Aerospace)
Aircraft

Airshare Doubles Down on Challenger Orders

Airshare, exercising all the options on a previous order for up to 20 Bombardier Challenger 350s, has made another deal for up to 20 more of the successor aircraft, the 3500.
Airshare Bombardier Challenger 350 (Photo: Airshare)
ATC

Biz Leaders Voice Objections to ATC Privatization

A recent editorial raised concerns from a group of business leaders and pilots that ATC could become an issue once more.
Controller at Washington Dulles International Airport (Photo: Bill Carey)
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Iridium Introduces Certus for Range of Applications

Iridium is making its Certus L-Band in-flight connectivity service available for a range of commercial, business aviation, and uncrewed applications.
Iridium satellite network
Maintenance and Modifications

OEMs Make Big Moves into MRO

Millions being invested in aircraft maintenance
Dassault hangar
Regulations and Government

FAA Reauthorization Bill Clears House with Strong Support

U.S. Senate action on FAA reauthorization remained uncleared as the House easily passes its version, side-stepping some of the more contentious issues.
(Photo: Pixabay)
Aircraft

Vref Ups Valuation for CitationPartners Excel Eagle

Based on Vref valuations, CitationPartners said its Excel Eagle now has an increased premium of $1.9 million over the standard Citation Excel.
CitationPartners Citation Excel Eagle with new paint on airport ramp
Regulations and Government

Sen. Markey Calls for Higher Taxes on 'Fat Cat' Jets

In a return to the "fat cat" characterization of business jets, Sen. Edward Markey is offering legislation to vastly increase fuel taxes on such aircraft.
(Photo: Pixabay)
Aircraft

Bombardier Delivers Sixth Global 6000 for GlobalEye

Bombardier delivered a sixth Global 6000 to Saab for transformation into the GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control platform.
Bombardier Global 6000 completed as Global AEWC platform (Photo: Saab)
Regulations and Government

FAA Bill Heads to House Floor

The House will consider a comprehensive five-year FAA reauthorization bill.
Aerial view of U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
Airports

NBAA Exec: Airports Should Begin Prepping for AAM

Airports should not wait for AAM to arrive before preparing for the transition and should be aware of the benefits it can bring, NBAA's Gertsen said.
A view of an airplane's flight deck
Regulations and Government

FAA Bill To Take Center Stage in House this Week

The House Rules Committee is set to set the parameters for a full House vote this week with some amendments, including one involving FBOS, drawing fire.
U.S. capitol building
Aircraft

Daher Delivers First Kodiak with 5-Blade Hartzell Prop

North Carolina's Forest Service Aviation Division became the first customer of a Kodiak with a Hartzell five-blade composite propeller.
Daher Kodiak 100 with Hartzell five-blade composite propeller (Photo: Daher)