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
People in Aviation
A look at recent changes in leadership roles and job titles across the aviation industry and honoring those who have flown west.
Rotorcraft
HAI Honors Jeffrey Donnell for Maintenance Excellence
Jeffrey Donnell has had a 45-year helicopter maintenance career that has encompassed multiple roles with operators and major mx organizations.
Rotorcraft
HAI Salutes USCG in Cape Cod for Safety Excellence
The U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod has not only increased safety in New England but has had "far-reaching effects" throughout the service.
Jenny Showalter Opens Bizav Career Coaching Firm
Jenny Showalter is launching a career coaching firm for students and professionals to help them achieve their aspirations.
Regulations and Government
Sen. Inhofe Retiring with Genav Advocacy Legacy
Inhofe, who is retiring in January, was known for clearing a path for the passage of the landmark General Aviation Revitalization Act.
MEBAA Show Planning for a Strong Return
The MEBAA Show, set for December 6-8 in Dubai, is already drawing exhibitors such as Gulfstream, Bombardier, and Embraer.
Bizav Ops Flourish but Ukraine Crisis Dampens Future
Business aviation operations have remained strong worldwide in the first few months of the year, but the Ukraine crisis clouds that outlook, WingX said.
With Financials On Pace, Bombardier Weighs New Products
Bombardier is building in flexibility in its financial outlook to prepare to respond to competitors and customers on new products, Martel said.
Safety
NATA, ACSF Forum Brings Call for Broad Safety Standards
Safety professionals gathered at a roundtable discussion hosted by NATA and ACSF to discuss a need for developing best practices across the industry.
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Shuttle/Tour Flights Land at Heli-Expo
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is bringing a new feature to its upcoming Heli-Expo show: charter and tour flights.
General Aviation Aircraft Shipments Bounce Back in 2021
Business and general aviation fixed-wing shipments were up 9 percent and billings 7.6 percent in 2021, GAMA reported.
Bizjet Prices Surge, Surpassing Aircraft Valuations
According to market analyst Jefferies, overall preowned market pricing and valuations continue to trend upward with Gulfstream seeing the most increase.
Embraer Bizjet Deliveries Rebound in 2021
Phenom deliveries improved by six units and Praetor shipments were up by one in 2021 for Embraer.
Bizav, Genav Reflect On Dickson's Retirement
While the agency has seen its leadership turn over during the past year, Dickson provided "stability" when it was most needed, industry leaders say.
NBAA Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Celebration
NBAA is preparing a series of events to celebrate its 75th anniversary and foster the next generation of business aviation leaders.
Bizav Market Frenzy Pushing into 2022, Leaders Say
During an NBAA News Hour webinar, leaders noted the "frenzied" market carrying into 2022, wage hikes, increased backlogs, and lack of inventory.
FAA Administrator Dickson To Step Down at End of March
After facing unprecedented challenges as FAA Administrator, Steve Dickson is resigning, effective March 31, to spend more time with his family.
FBOs
Krimson Aviation Expands Presence in Africa
Krimson Aviation, which is now at 38 airports and 20 countries, is eyeing further growth in East Africa in 2022.
Sanad Gets New CEO as It Eyes Diversification
Former Sanad deputy group CEO Mansoor Janahi is now CEO as the group eyes to expand its reach beyond aerospace.
Aircraft
USAF 89th Airlift Takes Its Last Scheduled Gulfstream G550
The U.S. Air Force 89th Airlift Wing took delivery of its final scheduled Gulfstream 550 modified as a C-37B.
Former Acting FAA Administrator Joe Del Balzo Dies
Joe Del Balzo, who died February 11, was among the few FAA career employees to hold the deputy and acting administrator positions.
Argus: Business Aviation Flights, Hours Soar in 2021
Business aviation activity in North America surpassed each of the past three years, Argus reported in their annual Business Aviation Review.
Bizav Seeing Shift Toward Southeast Asia
Business jet makers have expansive plans to grow in Asia-Pacific as Southeast Asia prepares for the rebound, leaders say.
Airlines
Aviation Alliance Expands Reach, Adding Grange President to Board
Betsy Huber, president of the National Grange, is eyeing issues where rural and farming communities can collaborate with aviation.
Aircraft
Earnings Soar, but Bombardier Cautious on Jet Delivery Ramp
Bombardier's earnings jumped by 220 percent in 2021 as the company emerged as a pure-play business jet maker and is seeing continued order strength.
CrewBlast Posts Wage Rates for Crew
Data accrued through the CrewBlast app showed that a PIC rate can range from $700 per day on a King Air 200 to $4,000 for a Gulfstream G600.
FutureFlight
MagniX Teams with Brazil's Desaer on Hybrid-electric Regional Airliner
Desaer, which has been developing the ATL-100 light regional twin turboprop, is looking at the next iteration, the ATL-100H, which incorporates magniX magni350 electric propulsion units.
Hahn Air promotes Kirsten Rehmann to CEO
Kirsten Rehmann takes the reins at Hahn Air as CEO after serving with the company for nearly 20 years.
ATC
FAA Map Provides Guide on 5G Deployment
An FAA map provides up-to-date information surrounding the deployment of 5G near 87 airports.,
British GA Group Preps for In-person Annual Conference
After a year of pressing forward online, the British Business and General Aviation Association is returning to an in-person conference in March.
