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
House Releases Sweeping FAA Reauthorization Package
The just-introduced House FAA reauthorization bill looks to address many key issues in charter, business aviation, and general aviation.
Regulations and Government
DOT Realigns Leadership with Trottenberg at FAA Helm
DOT COO and Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg is stepping in to replace Billy Nolen as acting FAA administrator, one of several changes DOT announced.
Jefferies Estimates Pilot Shortage at 5,000 Already
Analyst Jefferies is estimating the industry has a shortfall of 5,000 pilots and that number will grow, despite a jump in pilot certificates.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Asks Congress To Update 135 Pilot Rest, Duty Regs
NBAA's Bolen asked Congress to strengthen regulations surrounding Part 135 pilot rest and duty time as part of a larger overarching aviation bill.
Accidents
Cessna Citation V Drew F-16 Scramble before Crash
A Citation V made a 180-degree turn from its intended destination and flew for 50 minutes with a non-responsive pilot before crashing.
Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney Delivers F100 for Hermeus Darkhorse
The newly-delivered Pratt & Whitney F100 engine will be integrated into Hermeus's Darkhorse UAV for hypersonic flight.
Avionics
Avionics Sales Soar with Record Forward-fit, AEA Reports
The nearly $468 million in forward-fit business and GA avionics sales in Q1, a record, helped drive a 22.6 percent gain in total sales, AEA said.
Aircraft
Gulfstream Sees Strong Markets in North America, Asia
General Dynamics chair Phebe Novakovic said Gulfstream remains on target with a 1:1 book to bill with strength in North American and Asian markets.
Avionics
FlyExclusive Selects Gogo Avance Upgrade on 40 Aircraft
FlyExclusive is opting to install an Avance L3 or L5 upgrade on 40 more aircraft in its fleet.
SmartSky Secures STC Approval for Lite ATG System
SmartSky obtained a supplemental type certificate for its Lite air-to-ground connectivity system that was installed on a Learjet 60.
Security
Congress Sends Notam Improvement Act to White House
The House gave final clearance to a bill requiring the FAA to establish a task force to recommend improvements to the notam system
NATA Brings Back Air Charter Summit
NATA is planning more events focused on different aspects of aviation businesses, including the return of the Air Charter Summit.
Environment
Bombardier Expanding Environmental Reviews Across Product Lines
Bombardier plans to have environmental product declarations in place for all of its in-production business jets by 2025.
Embraer All In on Sustainability, Technology Advancements
Embraer is eyeing growth of technologies such as fly-by-wire flight controls and expansion of its sustainability efforts.
Bizav Ops Dip Further in North America, Europe in April
Business aviation activity dipped by 7.7 in North America and 16.7 percent in Europe in April, leading to a global decline of 6.9 percent, Argus said.
Regulations and Government
Notam Improvement Act Steps Closer to Full Passage
The Senate approved an amended version of the Notam Improvement Act, bringing the bill closer to full passage.
Environment
Aviation, Biofuel Orgs Urge Lawmakers To Support SAF
A recent letter from 35 aviation and biofuel industry organizations called on House and Senate Appropriations leaders to back SAF R&D funding.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Building on Service Center Hub
Gulfstream is investing $100 million in its service center in Savannah, Georgia, as it grows its customer-support footprint worldwide.
Bombardier Goes Big on MRO
Bombardier, which brought four service centers online in 2022 and broke ground on another, continues to look for more expansion opportunities.
Aircraft
Altea: Gulfstream G700 Service Entry May Cause Used Bizjet Market Shift
The preowned market is shifting as expected, but factors such as the Gulfstream G700 entering service will play role in this dynamic, Altea said.
Regulations and Government
Industry Orgs Urge Action on Aviation Training Bill
Twenty organizations are urging House Ways and Means Committee leaders to approve a bill that would extend 529 benefits
Charter & Fractional
Vista Sees Record Quarter Growing Off 2022 Momentum
VistaJet program subscription hours sold jumped 55 percent in the first quarter and Vista Global revenues increased in the "high" double digits.
Hermeus Expands Operations, Shapes Flight-test Plan
Hermeus, which is scaling up employment and facilities, is initially planning to test its hypersonic Quarterhorse remote-piloted vehicle without Chimera.
Celebrating the Past, Tecnam Eyes Growth in Future
While commemorating a 75 year legacy in aviation, Tecnam is looking toward the future with three new facilities under development.
WingX: Bizav Continues To Weaken over 2022 Surge
Traffic remains behind last year's levels globally, but areas outside North America and Europe are faring better, WingX reports.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Linx Creates Career Pathway Program To Retain Pilots
Jet Linx has established a Time & Tenure Career Pathway program with defined titles and salary progression for its pilots.
Charter & Fractional
Vista Creates Global Trading Organization
Vista Global Trading will acquire aircraft from customers and assist with other brokerage services.
Charter & Fractional
Elit'Avia Establishes U.S. Base Through Pioneer Buy
Elit'Avia acquired Four Corners Aviation subsidiary Pioneer Business Services, based in New York, and is establishing an Americas operation as result.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Brings Art Deco to the ACJ
Jet Aviation delivered an Airbus ACJ319neo with a hand-crafted Art Deco interior to an undisclosed customer.
Safety
NTSB Roundtable To Delve into Runway Incursions
The NTSB is taking a deeper dive into the state of runway excursions and the next steps to curb them during an in-person roundtable meeting.
