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
Safety
NBAA Seeks More Time on FAA's SMS Proposal
NBAA is pushing for an extension on the March 13 deadline for an FAA proposal to require charters, air tour operators and manufacturers to adopt SMS.
Environment
Genav Groups Caution EPA on Transition from Leaded Avgas
In comments to the EPA's proposed endangerment finding on leaded avgas, seven general aviation groups cautioned on need for safe transition to unleaded.
Regulations and Government
FAA Chief: 5G Brings 'Sharp Focus' on Need To Look Beyond Industry
FAA acting Administrator Billy Nolen said 5G underscored that aviation is inextricably linked to other sectors and can no longer act as a closed society.
Bolen To Highlight Regional Advocacy in Chicago Visit
NBAA's Bolen is meeting with the Chicago business aviation advocacy group as the association kicks off its regional outreach program this year.
NBAA Perception Survey Reveals Compensation Ambivalence
NBAA received largely neutral responses to perceptions on compensation, something that could represent a red-flag for long-term engagement.
Regulations and Government
NATA To Seek Comment Extension on SMS Proposal
While industry is embracing the release of the proposal expanding SMS to Part 135, air tours, and manufacture, it is weighing effects on small operators.
Regulations and Government
Schumer Calls For Action on FAA Nomination
After the notam system failure, Schumer is calling for movement on the Washington nomination for FAA administrator as opposition ratchets up.
Safety Stalwart Russ Lawton Dies
Russ Lawton, who died January 14, dedicated 40 years to aviation safety service, including as the first employee of the Air Charter Safety Foundation.
Regulations and Government
Congress OKs Voluntary Age Limit for Large 91K, 135 Ops
Under a recently-passed measure, Part 91K and 135 operators now have the option of establishing a 70-year-old age ceiling for pilots.
WingX Sees Small Overall Uptick but Flat Bizjet Ops
Business jet operations have remained flat in the early days of the year as private flights offset lagging charter operations.
ATC
NBAA Urges Enhanced Redundancies for Notam System
NBAA said the industry has been pushing for improvements and enhanced redundancies for the Notam system for four years.
Regulations and Government
Graves, Larsen Take Reins of House T&I Committee
Reps. Sam Graves and Rick Larsen bring deep aviation policy backgrounds to their leadership roles on the T&I Committee during an FAA reauthorization year.
Airports
Savannah Org Forms To Address Aircraft Storage Issues
A Savannah, Georgia aviation group launched to advocate for aircraft owners and operators, NBAA reported.
Maintenance and Modifications
NorthPoint To Buy Soloy Aviation
Soloy will continue to operate in Olympia under its brand but will transfer support functions to NorthPoint in Minnesota after its acquisition.
Bizav Activity Slides in December, Argus Reports
Argus: business aircraft activity slowed by 5 percent globally in December, led by a 6.2 percent decline i North America and 15.8 percent drop in Europe.
IBAC Brings ICAO Rep Claude Hurley on Board
Claud Hurley, a former Transport Canada official and permanent representative of Canada to the ICAO Council, joined IBAC.
Regulations and Government
White House Reups Washington Nom for FAA Administrator
The Biden Administration renewed its nomination of Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington after the Senate did not act on it last year.
Charter & Fractional
NATA Releases Public Charter Resource
NATA has seen rapid growth in the public charter sector and developed an educational white paper to provide guidance on such operations.
CDC Renews Covid Test Mandate for Pax from China
All passengers age two and older must have a negative Covid test to enter U.S. from China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Aircraft
Bombardier Expresses Concern on Canadian CMMA Tender
Bombardier president and CEO Éric Martel voiced concern that the Canadian government was considering a sole-source contract with Boeing.
WAI Conference Sets Keynote Lineup
Maya Ghazal, the first female Syrian refugee pilot, is among a lineup of accomplished women in aviation set to speak at the WAI conference in Long Beach.
Jefferies: Used Bizjet Inventory, Prices Climbing
The available business jet inventory for sale was up 14 percent in December from a year ago and 6 percent from November.
Regulations and Government
Congress Funding Bill Addresses Certification, AAM
The $1.7 trillion government funding bill unveiled yesterday contains numerous provisions addressing key industry priorities, aviation advocates said.
Regulations and Government
Congress Eliminates Experimental Training LODA Mandate
A Congress[passed removing a mandate requiring a LODA for flight training in experimental aircraft addresses a July 2021 directive.
Bizav Operations Still Ahead of 2019 But Softening
WingX reports that operations are dipping in North America and Europe from 2021, but are still up over pre-pandemic levels.
Tailwinds Foundation Launching with Workforce Focus
Industry executives are founding a organization, Tailwinds Foundation, to put a spotlight on workforce issues.
NBAA Names Scholarship in Honor of Steve Brown
NBAA established a scholarship to foster future business aviation leaders and honor Steve Brown, who retired from the association this year.
NBAA Offers Small Operator Online Educational Series
NBAA's Small Flight Department Subcommittee developed an online course series to help smaller operators meet the unique challenges that they may face.
NBAA Offers Small Operator Online Educational Series
NBAA's Small Flight Department Subcommittee developed an online course series to help smaller operators meet the unique challenges that they may face.
IBAC Begins Enrollment for IS-BAO RPAS Audit Course
After rolling out the RPAS extension of IS-BAO earlier this year, IBAC is offering auditor training for the program under a partnership with USI.
