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
Regulations and Government
House Passes Aviation Workforce Development Bill
Following House passage, the aviation workforce development bill heads next to the Senate, where Sen. James Inhofe has introduced similar legislation.
Aircraft
GlobeAir Joins Growing List of Lilium eVTOL Customers
GlobeAir signed an agreement to acquire 12 Lilium for operation in the French Riviera and Italy.
TBMOPA Convention Gathers 320, Draws Gamut of TBM Models
This year's TBMOPA event featured a range of informational and safety sessions, spousal activities, an auction, and a special offer for Kodiak operators.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Reaches 1,000 Deliveries of BR725
Rolls-Royce has delivered more than 1,000 BR725 engines to Gulfstream and said the powerplant fleet has amassed nearly 1.5 million flying hours.
Safran COE Consolidates Electrical Design Expertise
Safran's focus on future electric and hybrid products is consolidating at a new electrical engineering center of excellence in Créteil, France.
Nolen, Ky To Join NBAA-BACE Keynote Slate
Nolen and Ky, alongside NBAA's Bolen, will discuss safety, security, sustainability, workforce and other issues of importance to business aviation.
Regulations and Government
FAA Paves Way for AAM Use with Vertiport Standards
The FAA said the standards are interim and would change over time as more data is gathered about eVTOLs and their operations.
AAM Leaders Say Certs on Track Despite FAA Reg Shift
AAM developers say the FAA has honored previous technical work when it shifted cert paths, but they are concerned about resulting operational issues.
FutureFlight
U.S. Lawmakers Look To Build Advanced Air Mobility With FAA Reauthorization Bill
House of Representatives aviation subcommittee chair Larsen sees the upcoming bill to approve spending by the U.S. aviation regulation addressing broad issues such as infrastructure for advanced air mobility..
FutureFlight
eVTOL Aircraft Developers Remain Concerned Over New FAA Operational Regulations
The U.S. aviation safety agency now says it needs to develop a special federal aviation regulation to facilitate the use of advanced air mobility vehicles in commercial operations and to address pilot training.
Safety
NBAA-BACE Sessions To Foster Safety Culture
NBAA-BACE has planned 18 sessions during this year's BACE focusing on safety priorities.
Vertical's Cervenka Urges Global Collaboration on AAM
Vertical Aerospace president Michael Cervenka believes Asia will move to the forefront on AAM if the U.S. and Europe cannot get aligned.
Regulations and Government
Congress To Step Up Focus on AAM in Reauthorization Bill
Congressional leaders agreed that the FAA must be prepared to address AAM soon and plan to provide 'clear direction' in the upcoming reauthorization bill.
NBAA-BACE To Bring Focus on Owner-pilots
Members of the recently formed NBAA Owner Pilot Association Coalition will have a dedicated exhibit area, educational sessions, and networking at BACE.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Gets EASA Approval for Pearl 700
EASA approval of the Pearl 700 brings Gulfstream's G700 and G800 ultra-long-range aircraft closer to certification next year.
Regulations and Government
Pekoske Return To TSA Draws Industry Praise
Peter Pekoske, who was reconfirmed as TSA administrator, was praised for his collaboration with industry during his first stint at the role.
Report: Bizjet Market Value To Jump 42% through 2028
Market research is seeing revenue value of the business jet market soaring from $29.3 billion in 2021 to $42.7 billion in 2028.
Aircraft
JetNet CEO: Bizav Must Lead on Sustainability
Appearing at his first JetNet iQ Summit as CEO of the host company, Greg Fell called on the industry to adopt sustainable efforts.
Aircraft
Bombardier Delivers Global 6000 for USAF BACN Program
The latest Global to go to the U.S. Air Force, a 6000 modified for the BACN program, marks the first delivery under a June 2021 contract.
Regulations and Government
House Passes Bills on Pandemic Preparedness, UAS Use
NBAA praised approval of bills calling for a national strategy for pandemic preparedness for aviation as well as for support of use and training for UAS.
New, Preowned Bizjet Markets Showing Different Dynamics
GJC is seeing near-term growth with new deliveries and a short-term dip in the preowned market, with new stabilizing in a few years and preowned growing.
Parker-Hannifin Completes Buy of Meggitt
Noting their complementary product lines, Parker executives said the addition of Meggitt will help grow its electric and clean technology businesses.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Call to Action Urges Veto of 'Stop the Chop' Act
NBAA has appealed to members to seek a New York governor's veto of a bill that would enable lawsuits to be levied against noisy helicopter operations.
FAA Bringing Solar Energy to Oklahoma City Center
The solar farm, FAA's largest such project yet, will product 2,600 megawatt hours annually at Oklahoma City, enough to power about 260 homes.
Aircraft
Bombardier Preps for Scale-up in Defense Business
Bombardier CEO Martel estimated that its defense unit could possibly become a $1 billion business.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Joins Keynotes at NBAA-BACE
Acclaimed Astrophysicist, author, and science commentator Neil deGrasse Tyson will be an opening day keynote at BACE, alongside Dale Earnhardt Jr.
North American Bizav Ops Dip for Second Month in a Row
Argus reported that North American and European activity edged down year-over-year in August, but the rest of the globe saw a resurgence.
Environment
Gulfstream Notches Another Sustainability Honor
The Business Intelligence Group recognized Gulfstream Aerospace with its Sustainability Leadership Award.
Bizav Community Mourns Loss of Industry Veteran Gil Wolin
Wolin had a career spanning 50 years at companies such as Executive Jet Aviation, AMR Combs, Mayo Aviation, McGraw-Hill, and TAG Aviation USA.
Desert Jet Helps Students 'Travel through Space'
Desert Jet sponsored a field trip for Coachella Valley students to a science museum where they could participate in hands-on STEM activities.
