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
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.,
FutureFlight
Bell Trials with NASA Move APT Autonomous Cargo Vehicle Toward Commercialization
Bell completed a trial of its APT uncrewed cargo platform with ground-based radar to test its capabilities in complex airspace and operating-beyond-visual-line-of-sight missions.
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.
Bell Completes NASA Flight Trials with Autonomous Pod
Bell, believing its Autonomous Pod Transport is ready to begin the certification process, completed NASA trials demonstrating flight in complex airspace.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Urges Further FAA Collaboration on 5G Interference for GA Operators
Despite progress for airlines, GA is still facing 5G-rollout-related challenges, and NBAA head Ed Bolen believes the FAA needs to provide more help.
Bombardier Noteholders Sue Company over Divestitures
Several Bombardier noteholders have filed a complaint before the New York Supreme Court over Bombardier's sale of its businesses outside business aviation.
Former FAA Administrator Langhorne Bond Dies
Dubbed a "father of ATC," Bond, who died January 29, was known for his efforts to roll out early versions of a computerized air traffic control system.
Bombardier Reorganizes International Sales Team
Bombardier realigned duties of three sales executives covering Europe, Asia, and Latin America with the departure of int'l sales v-p Christophe Degoumois.
Airlines
Aloft AeroArchitects Brings Scott Meyer on Board as CEO
Scott Meyer succeeds Robert Sundin as CEO at Aloft AeroArchitects.
People in Aviation
Billy Nolen is FAA associate administrator for aviation safety and Greg Fell is CEO of JetNet. Linda Peters and Roger Sperry have retired.
Aircraft
FACC Providing Challenger 3500 Interior Components
Continuing its long-standing relationship with Bombardier, FACC is producing and certifying cabin components for the Challenger 3500.
ATC
FAA Renews Mitre Research Center Contract
Mitre said the nine-year FAA renewal from the Center for Advanced Aviation System Development will enable it to expand its research from surface to space.
