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
GJC: Industry Remains Strong Despite Economic Concerns
New and returning users, flourishing new and used aircraft sales, and strong values are steering bizav through economic uncertainties in Q2, GJC said.
With Inventories Down, Preowned Sales Drop
Jefferies is seeing a 33 percent year-over-year decline in preowned business jet sales as inventories continue to dwindle and prices strengthen.
Safety
AviationManuals Updates SAFA Inspection Guidance
AviationManuals says it has seen a marked increase in use of its SAFA manuals as Europe expands ramp inspections.
Charter & Fractional
Magellan Adds Membership Program, Jet Card Benefits
Magellan Jets is adding several benefits and a new membership program as corporations face uncertainties in their travel plans.
CrewBlast Rolls Out Subscription Service for Operators
CrewBlast's new subscription service will provide operators unlimited access for their staffing needs.
Infrastructure Could Be AAM's Greatest Challenge, Say Experts
The complex infrastructure requirements required for the widespread adoption of advanced air mobility could be the sector's greatest challenge.
ALPA Questions Credibility of Pilot Shortage Claims
ALPA says the data shows that there are more pilots available now even as carriers scale back operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Continues Doc Consolidation with AD Transfer
The FAA decommissioned the AD databases on the Regulatory Guidance Library on August 16 and moved them to the comprehensive DRS site.
Argus: Flight Activity Returning to Normal Patterns
Flight activity should stay strong and above 2021 levels, but follow normal patters typically found around the end of the year, Argus said.
Accidents
Bill Would Give NTSB Charge over Civil Space Accidents
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership reintroduced a bill to ensure NTSB oversight of commercial space accident investigations.
Airports
Mims: Airports Have Rare Opportunity To Leap Forward
FAA Deputy Administrator Mims noted $25 billion in funding available and focus on infrastructure, saying airports have a "once-in-generation" opportunity.
Environment
House Clears Way for SAF Blender's Tax Credit
House approves SAF blender's tax credits as part of passage of Inflation Reduction Act.
Regulations and Government
DOT Updates SIFL Rates
The SIFL rates, used to compute value of non-business travel aboard a company-provided aircraft, are slightly lower in the second half, unadjusted.
CAN To Host Fund an Angel Reception during BACE
After raising nearly $500,000 last year, CAN is returning to a reception format during BACE for one of its most important fundraisers.
Aircraft
Hermeus Conducting Engine Tests of Mach 5 Quarterhorse
Hermeus is checking off ground engine test milestones for its Quarterhorse Mach 5 scaled demonstrator in preparation for first flight next year.
NBAA Stepping Up Communications with Regional Groups
NBAA’s Local and Regional Group Committee is planning quarterly meetings with regional business aviation associations to address local and national issues.
Aircraft
GAMA Grows by Six, Nearing 150 Members
Six new member are expanding GAMA at every membership level.
Regulations and Government
Senate Approves Blender's Tax Credits
The Inflation Reduction Act would provide industry-supported tax credits to encourage sustainable aviation fuel production.
Bids for Aerion Assets Now Due on September 7
Under a Florida insolvency proceeding, Aerion's assets will go to auction on September 16 with bids due by September 7.
Aircraft
Italy's Air Corporate To Add Challenger 3500 to Fleet
Air Corporate SRL is to become the first operator in Europe to offer the Bombardier Challenger 3500 for charter.
White House Summit Brings AAM Into National Focus
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy hosted a daylong summit on the challenges and opportunities of integrating eVTOLs and UAS.
AOPA Notches 200th You Can Fly Flying Club
Over the past decade, AOPA has provided resources to and supported the formation of 200 flying clubs as part of an effort to foster the GA community.
Charter & Fractional
Summer Charter Inquiries Heat Up at Luxaviation
Luxaviation is seeing 1,000 or more charter inquiries a day from clients seeking summer travel.
Aircraft
Bombardier Challenger 3500 Deliveries To Begin Shortly
Bombardier's president and CEO Eric Martel said deliveries of the Challenger 3500 is on pace for this quarter with all key certifications in hand.
Aircraft
Orders Boost Bombardier Backlog to $14.7 Billion
Bombardier is planning for a 15 to 20 percent increase in production next year, but Martel says ramp-up will be a caution pace given supply chain concerns.
FutureFlight
Infrastructure Could Be Advanced Air Mobility's Greatest Challenge, Say Experts
Experts caution about the ability to fundraise and accommodate infrastructure demands for AAM
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up Sees Flight Hour Increase, Leads Part 135 Ops
Wheels Up Part 135 operations led all others in the the first half of the year, but EJM, Solairus, and Jet Aviation each saw significant gains, Argus said.
Maintenance and Modifications
Marsh Brothers Developing King Air Flap Roller Upgrade
Marsh Brothers is working toward approvals this year of a kit that it says will bring improved technologies to King Air flap rollers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Four Points Acquisition Gives Elliott Base in Dallas
Elliott has expanded its footprint to Dallas and added a fifth location with the acquisition of Four Points Aero on Love Field.
Argus: Business Aircraft Activity Surged in First Half
Business aircraft activity in 2022 outpaced 2021 each month in the first half of the year, but the rate of growth is expected to slow, Argus reported.
