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
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."
Regulations and Government
U.S. Congress Heads into FAA Reauthorization Year
Lawmakers are optimistic that they will get an FAA reauthorization bill passed this year that will span five years and cover AAM, privacy, and workforce.
Training and Workforce
Embraer, Gulfstream Fill Key Comms Roles
Andreza Alberto is v-p of people, ESG, and corporate comms for Embraer and Angie Amberg joined Gulfstream as director of global external comms.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Guides on Aircraft Registration Extension 'Nuances'
NBAA praised the extended aircraft registration and temporary certificate authorizations, but warned operators to remain aware of a couple of "nuances."
FAA Bolsters Safeguards for Notam Maintenance, Database
Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen said the agency has taken initial precautions to protect the notam database.
Regulations and Government
Rep. Garret Graves Takes Helm of Aviation Subcommittee
Rep. Garret Graves (R-Louisiana) is moving from ranking member to chair of the House aviation subcommittee during an FAA reauthorization year.
CrewBlast Caps Off Surge in Growth with App Update
CrewBlast released an update to its crew-pairing app as it completed its first full year of operations and exceeded growth forecasts by 350 percent.
Charter & Fractional
Charter Brokers Facing 'Perfect Storm'
Charter availability is still difficult as several factors, such as industry consolidation, new flyers, and workforce issues, squeeze the market.
Regulations and Government
U.S. House Passes Notam Improvement Measure
The U.S. House approved a measure to create a task force to probe necessary improvements in the notices to air missions (notam) system.
Regulations and Government
FAA Releases Part 135 Fatigue Recommendations
The report, which suggests alertness management programs, was submitted to the agency 18 months ago.
Maintenance and Modifications
Avionicare East Africa Selects FDS Readouts Service
Flight Data Systems will provide its Readouts service, including FDR and CVR reports, for Avionicare East Africa.
ATC
JetNet Buys ADS-B Exchange
The acquisition of ADS-B Exchange enables JetNet to expand into real-time flight data while ADS-B Exchange said it can maintain its unfiltered data.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Chip Necessary for Gogo 5G on Pace for Midyear Delivery
Gogo anticipates a chip that is necessary for its 5G service will be delivered by mid-year ad that its service will launch in the fourth quarter.
NATA Town Hall Brings AAM Community, Members Together
NATA's recently formed AAM Committee named its co-chairs and outlined a strategic vision as members connected with others on a range of related issues.
NBAA Unveils Bizav Scheduler Certificate Program
NBAA's newly developed Business Aircraft Scheduler Certificate program provides training opportunities for flight department personnel.
SDC2023 To Bring Bevy of Educational Sessions
Nearly three-dozen educational and panel discussions are planned for NBAA's SDC2023, including roundtables with CBP and FAA officials.
Training and Workforce
Pilot Shortage Expected To Continue Through Next Decade
Jefferies, citing Oliver Wyman insight, believes a global pilot shortage could continue through 2032, with the shortfall hitting North America first.
NBAA Honors FirstEnergy's Spring Adamo for Leadership
Spring Adamo, a longtime business aviation scheduler and former chair of the S&D Committee, is this year’s recipient of the S&D Leadership Award.
Charter & Fractional
Climate JetClub Eyes Sustainability with Empty-leg App
Climate JetClub developed an app that maps empty-leg flights, saying booking those flights could be more sustainable and less costly.
Nolen Advises To 'Go Where Audience Is' To Build Workforce
The FAA looked to TikTok and gamers to recruit air traffic controllers and results far exceeded the agency's expectations, FAA's Nolen said.
Training and Workforce
CAE Wins Follow-on U.S. Army Flight-training Contract
The CAE Army contract is valued at $250 million through 2032, including option years, and encompasses virtual, simulation, and aircraft training.
