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
Environment
FAA Event To Provide Details on New Sustainable Grants
The DOT is hosting a public meeting on December 14 to provide FAA officials the opportunity to discuss two new aviation sustainability grant programs.
Security
Drivania Integrates with FlightBridge
Booking platform FlightBridge will now enable Drivania to offer instant confirmation with all-inclusive prices for more than 600 destinations globally.
NATA Delves Deeper in AAM with Events, Staffing
NATA is taking a number of steps, including creating a committee and hosting events focusing on the emerging advance air mobility sector.
Safety
Baldwin's SMS Program Surpasses 4M Report Mark
Bladwin Safety & Compliance said the four million reports submitted through its SMS software underscores well round safety management programs in place.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
AssuredPartners Warns of Bumpy Ride in Insurance Market
The Ukraine invasion coupled with the continued Boeing Max fallout is setting 2023 up to be one of the hardest markets in aviation insurance history.
Jefferies: Pilot Certs Increase, but Shortfall Grows
Analyst Jefferies sees a surge in ATP certificates as the FAA works its way through pent-up demand, but pilot shortages are expected to continue to grow.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mena Technics, NextGen Aviation Launch MRO in Bahrain
The partnership between Mena Technics and Aviance Global will enable the companies to provide maintenance on commercial and private jets in Bahrain.
Maintenance and Modifications
FinnHEMS Opts for Rusada Envision Mx Management
FinnHEMS will work with Rusada to consolidate its maintenance data into the Envision software suite so the information can be accessed remotely.
Maintenance and Modifications
Optima Enhancing Support in Europe with New Facility
Optima Aero's facility in Anglet, France, will house maintenance, component, refurbishment and certification and distribution activities.
Sheltair's Todd Anderson Takes Vice-chair Role at NATA
Todd Anderson is bringing 40 years of leadership experience, including as COO of Sheltair Aviation, to his vice-chair role at NATA.
Diversity and Inclusion at Heart of NGPA Summit
The NGPA Aviation Inclusion Summit drew 125 attendees and speakers, including acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen.
Bombardier Preps for Delivery Ramp after Softer Q3
Bombardier delivered 25 aircraft in Q3, two fewer than a year ago in part from the ending of the Learjet program, but expects almost twice that in Q4.
Barrington Irving Launching Bizav Training Center
Barrington Irving has teamed up with local officials in Miami and industry organizations to found a training center focused on business aviation.
IBGAA To Host Debut Conference in Limerick
IBGAA to present a new Business Aviation National Development Plan for Ireland with key recommendations on sustainability during its inaugural conference.
Avionics
BAE Adds Cedar Rapids To Locations with New Facilities
BAE Systems opened a new plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa a month after opening facilities in Austin, Texas, Huntsville, Alabama, and Manchester, New Hampshire.
Environment
GE Honda Aero Teams with 4AIR on Carbon-offset Programs
Through a partnership with 4AIR, GE Honda Aero is offering its operators a range of carbon offset programs.
NATA Adds Former Flight Standards Official to Roster
Alan Stephens will be taking over NATA's v-p of regulatory affairs role held by John McGraw, who will continue to advise the association on security.
DHS/DOT Seeking More Bizav Human Trafficking Training
A Blue Campaign DHS official educated a GWBAA meeting on human trafficking and encouraged attending to promote training.
Safety
FAA Releases AC To Help Pilots Avoid Midair Collisions
A new FAA advisory circular focuses on pilots' see-and-avoid responsibilities to reduce the risk of midair collisions.
Bolen, Viola Join Slate of Members on FAA AAM Panel
The U.S. DOT appointed 12 new members to the FAA Advanced Aviation Advisory Committee, including NBAA's Bolen and HAI's Viola.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rolls-Royce Builds on North American Service Network
Rolls-Royce added authorized service centers in Canada and the U.S., as well as extended its agreement with Duncan Aviation.
Charter & Fractional
Solairus Adds Light Jet, Turboprop Management Program
Solairus Aviation has revised its aircraft management program to offer tailored and customizable services to operators of light jets and turboprops.
Training and Workforce
FAA Issues First Part 135 Standardized Training Program
The FAA released a standardized training curricula for the Gulfstream GV-series that Part 135 operators can opt to use.
Schwartz, Rosanvallon Join Slate of Awards, Scholarships
NBAA-BACE is a venue for a range of awards and scholarships, including honors for Doug Schwartz and John Rosanvallon.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Places BACE's Chips on Las Vegas
NBAA is planning to station BACE in Las Vegas for the next four years as it conducts a trial of hosting the convention in a single location.
Charter & Fractional
Newly Branded Elevate Aviation Group Eyes Growth
After acquiring Keystone Aviation, Elevate Holdings has rebranded to Elevate Aviation Group to highlight its expanded reach in the market.
MedAire Steps Up Security Offerings with Crew Check
The company is rolling out this add-on to its 360 product, as well as building interfaces including one under an agreement with Collins.
Bombardier Tapping Market for 'Certified' Preowned Aircraft
Bombardier's "certified" preowned aircraft are flying off the market about 50 percent faster than those not in the program.
NBAA Introduces 'Legacy Society' Anniversary Membership
Launched in honor of the association's 75th anniversary, NBAA's new Legacy Society membership level will provide funding for the future of bizav.
Preowned Bizcraft Prices Continue To Soar as Inventory Inches Up
Aircraft valuation specialist Asset Insight is reporting demand is remaining strong even as prices continue to escalate and inventory increases.
