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
Training and Workforce
AOPA's Baker, NBAA's Bolen See Progress on Drawing New Students
License issuances are up, AOPA's high school program is growing, and more youths are interested in the emerging aviation technologies, Bolen and Baker say.
Environment
Bolen, Baker Express Urgency in Replacing 100LL
The general aviation community is hoping to issue a new timeframe for a drop-in leaded avgas replacement in upcoming weeks.
Safety
Baker, Bolen Caution over Uptick in Accidents
NBAA's Bolen and AOPA's Baker expressed frustration over an uptick in accidents involving pilot judgment and are advising crews to slow down.
Avionics
FSF Calls for Quicker, Clearer 5G Safety Measures
FSF said it was concerned about the continued confusion and disjointed approach to the 5G rollout and urged more cooperation.
Regulations and Government
FAA COO Bristol To Retire
Bristol has nearly 30 years of federal service and is retiring after serving as the FAA's COO for nearly eight years.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy Sets Her Leadership Team
Dana Schulze, the former director of the Office of Aviation Safety for the NTSB, is now the agency's managing director.
Environment
4Air Enables 1M Tonnes of CO2 Offsets/Reductions in 2021
In its first year of operation, 4Air has enabled the offset or reduction of one million metric tons of CO2 and facilitated 250,000 carbon-neutral flights.
Legendary Tuskegee Airman Charles McGee Dies at 102
Brig. Gen. McGee, who passed away at 102 on January 16, had flown 409 combat missions, received multiple honors, and touched many lives.
Hedrick, IS&S Founder who Amassed 100 Patents, Dies
Geoffrey S. M. Hedrick, who founded Innovative Solutions & Support in 1988 and remained chairman and CEO, has died.
Environment
EPA Eyes 2023 for Leaded Fuel Endangerment Finding
The EPA has responded to a renewed push to ban leaded fuel, saying it has completed its analysis and could issue an endangerment finding in 2023.
WingX: Bizjet Ops Surging Ahead in 2022
Business jet ops in the first 10 days of the year are up 26 percent over 2020 levels, right before the pandemic took hold, WingX reported.
Chabbert Outlines Industry Progress in 2021
Despite a gloomy outlook that prevailed in early 2021, the industry saw gains in deliveries, climate initiatives, and global dialog, Chabbert said.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Delivers Refurbed 'Eye-catching Wild' Challenger
An Australian-purchased Bombardier Challenger 604 underwent a transformation at Duncan Aviation's Battle Creek, Michigan facility.
NATA's Waguespack Takes on New Role as EVP
Promoting Ryan Waguespack a little more than three years after he joined the association, NATA credited him with rallying members across a range of issues.
NATA Names DeBerry SVP of Safety, Education
Keith DeBerry brings 45 years of aviation experience, including as head of the FAA Academy, to his new role at NATA as SVP of safety and education.
FSI, NetJets Invest in Columbus Museum, Learning Center
The state of Ohio will match the FSI and NetJets investment as part of the renovation of the original Port Columbus air terminal and tower.
SD, MySky Team Up with VAT IT To Offer Tax Reclamation
Under plans for strategic integration, SD Pro customers will have access to VAT reclamation services with the MySky module.
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety International Acquires Frasca
John Frasca remains at the helm and Frasca International is keeping its name after its acquisition by FlightSafety International.
NBAA Develops Web Resource on 5G Rollout
NBAA developed a web page with detailed information in an attempt to keep its members informed of the rapidly evolving issues surrounding 5G rollout.
Human Trafficking Is Focus of NATACS Webinar
NATA's Compliance Services organization is hosting a webinar on January 12 on the effort to combat human trafficking.
WingX: Bizjet Flights Reached New Records in 2021
Business jets flew 3.3 million flights worldwide in 2021, the most on record as fractional and branded charter surged in the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
Trimec Installs Venue aboard GV
The GV Venue installation builds o Trimec Aviation's array of Gulfstream support and services, the company said.
Pandemic Leads To Third Cancellation of ABACE
NBAA cited pandemic challenges that include ongoing travel restrictions in its decision against holding ABACE in 2022.
Maintenance and Modifications
Industry Asks FAA To Address Mx Info Availability
Fourteen industry organizations are concerned that a lack of availability of ICAs is harming operators and maintainers alike.
Foley: Despite Booming Bizav Market, Stocks Remain Mixed Bag
Traditional bizav companies have seen stock soar, but companies in younger technology-driven markets or start-ups have not seen the same benefits.
GAMA Names Executive Committee Slate
Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Michael Amalfitano is GAMA's 2022 chair and Simcom CEO Eric Hinson is vice-chair.
Bizav Production Poised To Recover by Year-end
All indicators point to "great things" for bizav aircraft productions but uncertainties are temporary full forecast.
Aircraft
Sabca Morocco Plant To Build PC-12 Components in 2022
Sabca and Pilatus struck an agreement to build PC-12 wing, fuselage, and flight controls in Casablanca.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Delivers its First 787-8 VVIP Completion
Jet Aviation's first Boeing 787-8 VVIP completion came in on-time and under-weight despite the inclusion of a number of complex features.
FAA SAFO Advises Operators of Upcoming 5G Restrictions
An FAA SAFO advises the agency is set to release notams covering airspace, airports, and certain procedures that will have 5G restrictions in place.
