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
Charter & Fractional
Verijet Eyes Major Investment after SPAC-deal Ends
Verijet anticipates a "significant private investement" and for former Boeing CEO Muilenburg to join its board after a SPAC deal collapsed.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Streamlines Doc Management with Comply365
Wheels Up employees in nearly every department are using the Comply365 mobile app to manage their ops documents and records, the software specialist said.
Aircraft
Gulfstream's G600 Reaches 100th Customer Delivery Mark
Gulfstream has handed over the 100th G600 to a customer, a milestone reached just months after the G500 sibling notched a similar mark.
GKN Expanding in Chihuahua To Grow Bizav Business
GKN is adding 80,000 sq feet to its facility in Chihuahua, Mexico this year as it eyes increased business aviation work.
Bluetail Secures Further $2.2M Investment
Bluetail is planning to expand its market, introduce products, and further its automation with a $2.2 million investment led by AZ-VC.
Regulations and Government
ALPA Head Urges Streamlining of Notam System
ALPA president Ambrosi pushed for stable funding for notam system streamlining, while FAA chief Nolen said the project is about "halfway there."
Airports
Naples Releases Draft Update to Airport Noise Program
Naples is updated its noise study for the first time in more than 20 years for Naples Airport as it strives to balance community concerns with safety.
Airports
Santa Monica Lays Out Planning Process for KSMO Closure
The Santa Monica city council has approved a process to plan the "reimagining" of the Santa Monica Airport property.
Aircraft
FAA AD Seeks HUD Fix, EFVS Limits on Global 7500
An FAA airworthiness directive prohibits steep approach landing and EFVS use until the HUD is calibrated on Bombardier Global 7500s.
January Bizav Activity Up Globally, Drops in Europe
Argus reported that European business aircraft flight operations slid by 11.3 percent in January but increased 2.2 percent globally.
NTSB Seeks To Close Part 91 Revenue Ops 'Loopholes'
NTSB's Jennifer Homendy expressed concerns to lawmakers about the need to strengthen safety requirements for Part 91 revenue passenger-carrying flights.
Bombardier Plans 12% Production Boost in 2023
Bombardier deliveries edged up by three units in 2022 but plans call for that to jump by at least 16 units, to 138 aircraft, in 2023.
Argus Predicts Bizav Activity Will Ebb Slightly in 2023
Argus sees 2023 business aviation activity dipping by just a percentage point in North America—a rightsizing after a tumultuous three years.
Leo Knaapen Joins IBAC
Following his retirement from Bombardier, Leo Knappen has joined the International Business Aviation Council as head of the industry partner program.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Brings Avionics Support to Republic Airport
Duncan Aviation has opened an avionics support shop at Republic Airport at the request of its customers.
Regulations and Government
Bunce, Bolen Urge Timely FAA Bill, Improved Reg Process
GAMA head Pete Bunce and NBAA CEO Ed Bolen cite needs in areas such as regulation and privacy as Congress crafts FAA reauthorization bill.
Training and Workforce
FAA Finalizes GV Standardized Training Curriculum
The FAA published a standardized training curriculum for the Gulfstream V that will serve as framework for future aircraft-specific programs for Part 135.
Training and Workforce
NTSB: Flight Data Monitoring Is Possible for Small Ops
NTSB is continuing its push for use of flight data monitoring with a 30-minute video discussing practical ways small operators can incorporate such plans.
Regulations and Government
Duckworth Takes Helm of Senate Aviation Panel
Sen. Duckworth, a pilot and now chair of the Senate aviation subcommittee, has been active on aviation issues since first entering Congress in 2013.
Argus: North America Gains in Bizav Ops Ebbed in 2022
Argus said bizav activity last year still remained up by 5.1 percent over 2021 operations in North America, but was mostly flat in last nine months.
House Panel Begins FAA Hearings with Focus on Safety
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will focus on aviation safety in its first FAA hearing this year in prep for a reauthorization bill.
Training and Workforce
Bombardier Reorganizes Senior Leadership Team
Bombardier is shifting the responsibilities of several of its senior executives and adding a leadership role focused on supply chain.
ACSF Safety Symposium To Spotlight Bizav Careers
Air Charter Safety Foundation's annual symposium has a slate of speakers that include Gen.'Fig' Newton and will host a panel on business aviation careers.
NATA To Host Webinars To Gather SMS Proposal Feedback
NATA has scheduled three webinars to collect input from operators on the FAA SMS proposal.
Piper Adds Robot to M600 Production Line
Piper Aircraft's Agile Manufacturing Robot will be used as a drill for the M600/SLS wings.
Rotorcraft
Bell Sets Sights on 2023 Certification for 525 Helo
Bell CEO Mitch Snyder notes that final type approval is in the FAA hands but the company's intent is to complete certification this year.
Aircraft
Daher Rakes In Record Orders for TBMs, Kodiaks in 2022
Daher reported that 2022 was a record year in terms of orders for 100 aircraft, double from the previous year, while deliveries increased to 73.
Maintenance and Modifications
Nomad Technics Completes BBJ Mods, Maintenance
Nomad Technics completed a maintenance and modification project on time for an unnamed Boeing BBJ customer.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAR Receives $2.6 Million State Workforce Grant
An Illinois $2.6 million grant awarded to AAR is helping to build the MRO's pipeline of mechanics.
Environment
Mapping a Blueprint Toward Sustainability
Business aviation industry leaders advise looking holistically at sustainability, look at available resources, and "just start."
