Kerry Lynch stepped into the role of editor of the&nbsp;Aviation International News&nbsp;monthly magazine in May 2022 after serving with&nbsp;AIN&nbsp;for eight years. She joined&nbsp;AIN&nbsp;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&nbsp;HAI Convention News. Lynch previously spent 25 years with Aviation Week. During her time there, she reported for and later steered&nbsp;The Weekly of Business Aviation, oversaw business aviation content on the&nbsp;Aviation Week Intelligence Network, served on the&nbsp;Show News&nbsp;staff, and held roles as the Washington columnist for&nbsp;Business &amp; Commercial Aviation&nbsp;and&nbsp;Overhaul &amp; Maintenance&nbsp;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, 2024). Lynch graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor of arts in journalism.

Editor, AIN monthly magazine

Kerry Lynch

Former JetSuite president Stephanie Chung is stepping into a new role as chief growth officer for private flight provider Wheels Up.

 


In the newly created position, Chung will be responsible for revenue generation through new client acquisition and growing a diverse membership base with corporations, associations, executives, entrepreneurs, and sports and entertainment personalities. Chung, who will be based in Dallas and report to Wheels Up Founder and CEO Kenny Dichter, takes on the new role as Wheels Up is rapidly expanding with the new aircraft sales business along with the acquisitions of Gama Aviation and Delta Private Jets.

 


Among the first African Americans to lead a major private aviation company, Chung repositioned JetSuite as a high-end provider, upgrading the fleet and elevating the service. Under her purview, JetSuite was voted one of the Best Places to Work by the Human Rights Campaign. On April 28, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.&nbsp;

 


Over her 30 years in the aviation industry, Chung has also served with US Airways, Delta Air Lines, and Bombardier. She is a member of C200, a community of the most successful women in business, and serves on the NBAA Advisory Council, as well as the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Advisory Board. Further, she has been recognized in D CEO Magazine's Top 500 and inclusion in the Ebony Power 100.

 


"I've known Stephanie for many years and watched her tremendous successes within our industry, so it's with great pride and excitement that we welcome her to Wheels Up as our first chief growth officer," said Dichter. "She shares our commitment to diversification as a driver for growth and new member acquisition."

 


"Wheels Up has redefined private aviation in the air and on the ground, and I am thrilled to further its strong trajectory of growth with a key focus on diversity," added Chung.

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Stephanie Chung Joins Wheels Up as Chief Growth Officer

Stephanie Chung, formerly president of JetSuite, is taking on a new role as chief growth officer for Wheels Up.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Hong Kong-based group has established a new headquarters in Dubai

Sino Jet Supports Chinese Business Growth in the Gulf 

Sarah Rose

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Charter operator logged record flight hours over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend

FlyExclusive Hits Historic Highs With Holiday Travel

Peter Shaw-Smith

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Company says the Middle East is proving to be a rewarding market for its approach 

Jet Luxe Expands Private Charter and Ownership Options

Expansion grows footprint for both companies

SinoJet, Jetex Make Moves in Middle East

AmyWilder

Fractional owners can access fleet flexibility across aircraft

Jet.AI Launches Fractional Pre-sales for CJ4 Aircraft

Aimed at those flying 'three or more times per year'

FlyUSA Launches 'Freedom Jet Card'

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Partners announce joint software integration initiative

Leon and UAS Seek to Streamline Trip Management

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

More In Charter & Fractional