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, 2024). Lynch graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor of arts in journalism.

Latest from Kerry Lynch

Regulations and Government

FAA Rule Takes Step toward Digital Aircraft Registration

Agency expects CARES portal to be fully implemented later this year
Regulations and Government

Hundreds of FAA Employees Drawn into Mass Layoffs

Both PASS and NATCA said their members were affected
Safety

Lawmakers Call For ‘Intense Focus’ on ATC Upgrades, Hiring

House T&I Committee Democrats highlight urgent need to prioritize FAA reauthorization implementation
Aircraft

Argus: Bizav Ops Kick Off Year with Global Increases

Worldwide business aviation operations were up 7% YOY in January
Safety

ACSF To Host SMS Workshops with Symposium

Workshops will delve into regulatory requirements, managing risk, and using data
Safety

Aviation Orgs Pledge Safety Commitment, Urge Full Funding

Groups say NTSB, FAA, and controllers must have adequate resources to do their jobs
Aircraft

Bombardier Deliveries, Services Up in 2024

Shipments increased by eight aircraft to 146 in 2024
Aircraft

With Tariff Uncertainty, Bombardier Defers 2025 Guidance

Montreal airframer believes impact of tariffs would be felt equally across the U.S. and Canadian border
Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Fear ‘Profound’ Disruptions with Tariffs

GAMA, NBAA said tariffs could have lasting effect
Aircraft

Tariffs Raising Uncertainty for Aviation Industry

Plans for tariffs follow through on campaign pledge but are evolving
Security

Cybersecurity Takes Step Forward

The FAA released a long-awaited rulemaking as it attempts to catch up with its European counterpart
Security

Securing Your Operation and Being Ready for 'Crazy'

Many flight departments are not prepared for security breaches
Regulations and Government

Trump Appoints Chris Rocheleau Acting FAA Administrator

Rocheleau was formerly COO of NBAA
Chris Rocheleau © NBAA
Regulations and Government

House T&I Dems Call on Duffy To Explain Funding Halts

Entire contingent on T&I committee warned that executive actions are causing chaos
U.S. Capitol Building (Photo: Fotolia/trekandshoot)
Aircraft

Gulfstream Hopeful for G800 Certification by Midyear

Both the G800 and G400 programs are going ’very nicely’
Gulfstream G800
Engines

Pratt & Whitney Hydrogen Engine Project Shows Promise of Steam Injection

Results of ARPA-e program showed 35% more efficiency and nearly elimination of nitrogen oxides
Pratt & Whitney depection of its Hydrogen, Steam Injected, Inter-cooled Turbine Engine (HySITTE) architecture (Image: Pratt & Whitney)
Aircraft

Gulfstream Deliveries Soar Despite Lingering G700 Delays

Gulfstream delivered 136 aircraft in 2024 and is expected to ramp up to 150 in 2025
Gulfstream G700
Regulations and Government

U.S. Senate Confirms Sean Duffy as DOT Secretary

Duffy nomination received a 77-22 vote in the Senate
Sean Duffy, official congressional portrait
Aircraft

Argus Sees Business Aircraft Ops Ticking Up in 2025

Argus forecasts a 0.2% gain in business aircraft flights in North America
Dassault Falcon 8X in flight over clouds
Aircraft

Business Aircraft Ops Slide Again in North America, Europe

North American operations were down by 1.8% in 2024
Regulations and Government

NBAA’s Rocheleau Returns To FAA as Deputy Administrator

Rocheleau served as COO for NBAA
Chris Rocheleau
Regulations and Government

Sean Duffy Nomination Easily Clears Senate Commerce Vote

Approval paves way for full Senate consideration
Sean Duffy, official congressional portrait
Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense, Jetfly Form Fractional Partnership

Clients can use hours in either program
PlaneSense and Jetfly Pilatus aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan, Ontic Team on Legacy Honeywell Parts Support

Duncan will support legacy Honeywell thrust reverser actuator systems
Learjet_DC_Starter_Ontic_Authorization
Regulations and Government

Flurry of White House Actions Reaching into Aviation

Regs are on halt, ASAC dismantled, and key agency positions vacant
The White House
Aircraft

Growth in Used Bizjets on Market Shows Signs of Slowing

While available inventory was up YOY, it is down over the past six months
Gulfstream G650ER
Regulations and Government

In Washington, Taxes, Tariffs on Upcoming Agenda

Industry hopeful of bonus depreciation renewal but wary of potential tariffs
Washington D.C. at night
Regulations and Government

Troy Nehls Takes Helm of House Aviation Subcommittee

Nehls will examine implementation of FAA bill
House aviation subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-Texas)
Regulations and Government

TSA Finalizes Security Updates for Part 380 Operations

NATA is advising FBOs to coordinate with operators on changes
generic nex
Aircraft

Jefferies Survey Finds Stable Bizjet Market Sentiment

Survey index of business jet brokers was unchanged from June
Gulfstream G700