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

House T&I Chairman Graves To Retire from Congress

Graves has been known as general aviation industry advocate
U.S. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Missouri) took
Regulations and Government

Alert Act Takes Step Forward in House with ADS-B In Requirements

Amended version passed key House committees but Senate leaders still object
U.S. Capitol
Aircraft

NetJets Takes Delivery of Its First Global 8000

Fractional ownership provider will ultimately have 24 in its fleet, including Global 7500 conversions
NetJets president Patrick Gallagher (left) and Bombardier's David Murray at Global 8000 delivery ceremony
ATC

Collins Showcases Vision for Common ATC Platform

AutoTrac part of an array of technologies under development at RTX subsidiary Collins
RTX MARS common workstation
Regulations and Government

House Approves Bill To Pave Way for Supersonic Ops

Supersonic bill was among series of aviation measures the House approved
US Capitol
Operations

FAA Revises GPS/GNSS Interference, Spoofing Guidance

NBAA encourages members to read guidance, saying it was heavily revised
GPS spoofing
Aircraft

Gulfstream G600 Sets Milestone with 200th Delivery

200th went to customer in North America
Gulfstream G600
Aircraft

NASA Second X-59 Flight Cut Short from Warning Light

On its second flight, supersonic demonstrator flew for 9 minutes
NASA X-59 supersonic demonstrator
Aircraft

FAA Launches Annual General Aviation Activity Survey

Industry appeals for participation
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Maintenance and Modifications

Greenpoint Delivers VVIP 787 Interior Completion

Project incorporated AeroSuite private space
787 in Greenpoint Technologies hangar
Regulations and Government

NBAA Secures Renewal of Small Aircraft Exemption

Exemption opens access to certain FAR Part 91 Subpart F provisions
Daher TBM 960 in flight
Aircraft

JetNet To Evolve iQ into Multi-format Analysis

Rather than quarterly reports, iQ will be offered through a variety of means
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Regulations and Government

Senate Panel Approves Graham for Another NTSB Term

Graham joined the board in 2020
NTSB Board Member Michael Graham
Regulations and Government

AOPA Sees Momentum Build on ADS-B Privacy Bill

Florida passed a similar bill and several states and airports are on board
A woman flies an aircraft
Charter & Fractional

Wheels Up Doubles Down on Phenoms and Challengers

Private flight provider is streamlining fleet with more Challenger and Phenoms jets
Wheels Up Challenger 300
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Programs, Flight Hours Boost NetJets in 2025

NetJets helped lead Berkshire Hathaway service group to 11% revenue increase in 2025
NetJets Embraer Praetor 500 (Photo: Embraer)
Regulations and Government

DOT Selects Eight Projects for AAM Integration Trials

Archer, Wisk, Beta, Joby, and others to take part in nationwide trials
Joby eVTOL at Dubai Airshow
Aircraft

Argus: Business Aviation Ops Soar Globally in February

Bizav posted 500-flight increase per day in North America
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Rotorcraft

Lassale: Verticon Opens as Industry Is at ‘Inflection Point’

New VAI chief heads for first Verticon as CEO and president
François Lassale
Aircraft

New Orleans Magic Breaks Las Vegas’ Spell over NBAA-BACE

NBAA’s annual convention was last held in New Orleans in 2001
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Regulations and Government

Senate Confirms DeLeeuw to NTSB over Dem Objections

While not questioning qualifications, Cantwell expressed concerns that it was too soon to act on nomination
NTSB member John DeLeeuw
Charter & Fractional

FAA Issues Emergency Revocation of Houston Part 135 Op

StarFlite allegedly falsified pilot records
Generic bizjet
Regulations and Government

FAA Grounding Places Spotlight on Trust Selection

Some 650 aircraft were grounded when the FAA found that the SACI trust didn't meet citizenship requirements
parked aircraft Las Vegas
Aircraft

Gulfstream Adds India to Bevy of G700 Certifications

Approval follows nods for the G500 and G600 last year
Gulfstream G700
Regulations and Government

Eyes Turn to Alert Act after Rotor Act Fails in House

NTSB’s Homendy expressed disappointment with vote, but Graves said committee is moving ahead on Alert Act
U.S. Capitol
Aircraft

Transport Canada Certifies Gulfstream G700, G800

Approvals follow a week after Transport Canada signed off on the G500 and G600
Gulfstream G700 business jet
Regulations and Government

Aircraft Exempt from New U.S. Tariffs, but Future Unclear

Rebate path uncertain, along with future tariff possibilities
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Aircraft

Gulfstream G500, G600 Get Transport Canada Nod

Certifications had been pending for six years
Gulfstream G500/G600 on runway
Regulations and Government

Supreme Court Ruling Clouds White House Tariffs

Aerospace industry has grappled with tariffs and their unpredictability
Pilatus PC-24 (Photo: Jet Aviation)
Regulations and Government

Industry Leaders Press on Cert, Validation Improvements

White House threats over Gulfstream certificates highlight long-standing issue, leaders say
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