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
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.
Aircraft
Bombardier Ends Historic Chapter, Pursues New Purposes in Wichita
Learjet production has ceased, but the airframer has had little trouble filling its former manufacturing space with growing units.
GWBAA Meeting Puts Focus on Human Trafficking
GWBAA, warning that bizav is not immune to human trafficking, is hosting the head of the Blue Lightning Initiative to advise on what industry can do.
Charter & Fractional
Former Zetta Jet Chief Faces 34 Charges in Singapore
Cassidy is being charged with embezzlement and other criminal conduct while managing director of the now bankrupt Zetta Jet
Rotorcraft
European Rotors Seeing Exhibitor Jump over First Event
European Rotors has attracted more than 200 exhibitors so far, a 25 percent increase from the inaugural event in 2021.
Baldwin Tool Helps Quantify Safety Actions
Baldwin is showcasing a new program at BACE that will help quantify safety initiatives to provide a better understanding of where resources are needed.
MedAire Brings Live MedLink Experience to BACE
MedAire will allow BACE attendees to listen into live commercial aviation MedLink calls during the convention.
NBAA Returns To Orlando with Resiliency
After a four-year hiatus, NBAA is returning to Orlando, Florida ready to assist the relief effort after Hurricane Ian and with an eye on sustainability.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Foley Warns of Slowing Investments in General Aviation Technologies
As the economy becomes less certain, investors are becoming wary of risking investments in aerospace startups, Brian Foley said.
Global Bizav Flight Activity Edges Up in September
Global bizav flight activity improved 2.9 percent year-over-year in September as Europe and North America ops were flat by flights surged elsewhere.
AFA Event Draws Scholarships for 'Every Student Flies'
Aspen Flight Academy's annual fundraising event has drawn thousands of dollars in scholarships to provide flight training to local high school students.
