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

Regulations and Government

Bill Clears Congress To Keep U.S. Government Open through Dec. 20

At stake is a $22 billion budget for the FAA in fiscal year 2025
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
ATC

Watchdog: FAA ATC Systems 'Urgently' Need Modernization

Three-quarters of FAA's ATC systems are either unsustainable or potentially unsustainable
NATCA radar
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan To Add Paint Hangar in Lincoln

The 32,500-sq-ft facility will build in flexibility for large and 'drop-in' paint jobs alike
Duncan Aviation's depiction of its 32,000-sq-ft paint facility to open in 2026 (Image: Duncan Aviation)
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Pulls Out of NBAA-BACE

Decision comes amidst a 5,000-worker strike
Textron on static at NBAA-BACE 2023
ATC

FAA Hits Controller Hiring Mark for 2024

Agency hired 1,811 controllers and plans to spool up to 2,000 in fiscal year 2025
Controller at Dulles International Airport (Photo: Bill Carey)
Maintenance and Modifications

Empire Aviation USA Adds Mx Hangar at Teterboro

Expansion at Signature West at Teterboro builds on its presence in the Northeast
Empire Aviation USA (Photo: Empire Aviation USA)
Engines

GKN Expanding Swedish Engine Component Plant

The expansion will enable GKN to keep up with global demand
A GKN welder at its Trollhattan, Sweden aircraft engine production site
Training and Workforce

NBAA Rolling Out Customer Service Certificate Program

Program entails eight self-paced, on-demand learning modules
Regulations and Government

FAA Nearing Release of Powered-lift SFAR

DOT senior official said SFAR is responsive to concerns
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Regulations and Government

New House Safety Caucus Props Up Part 380 Security Bill

Bill would bring Part 380 operations in line with Part 121 security requirements
U.S. Capitol
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

GJC Raises Another $617M through Securitization

Business aviation financier has closed on eight asset-back securities
Global Jet Capital CEO Vivek Kaushal
Training and Workforce

NBAA Explores Impact of Workforce Shortage on Safety

Association will present preliminary findings from focus groups at BACE
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Aircraft

Textron Aviation Gets FAA Nod for Manufacturing SMS Plan

Company has a voluntary reporting program for employees, suppliers, and customers
Cessna Citation Latitude and Longitude
Maintenance and Modifications

FBI Seeks Bids for Aircraft Mx Support Contract

Contract has potential value of up to $100 million
FBI Jacksonville Photographer
Aircraft

Hermeus To Build Hypersonic Testing Facility in Florida

Hypersonic developer is investing $135 million in the Jacksonville test site
Artist rendering of Hermeus hypersonic test facility
Engines

GE Aerospace Joins AI Safety Consortium

GE has doubled its investment in AI and uses it in a range of applications
Maintenance and Modifications

Draft AC To Update Genav Mx Recordkeeping Requirements

FAA provided an extension in the comment period
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star's Academy Graduates First Class

West Star Aviation Academy has already inducted its second class
West Star Aviation Academy first graduating class
Aircraft

NBAA To Honor Hundreds for Safe Flying

NBAA's Flying Safety Program highlights professionalism and culture
Ed Bolen NBAA-BACE 2023
Aircraft

Vegas Takes Center Stage in Shifting Environment for NBAA

Organization's BACE will remain in Las Vegas through 2026
NBAA-BACE 2023 floor event
Safety

NTSB Urges Twin-piston Pilots To Prep for Engine Loss

NTSB said pilots must feather props in partial engine loss before the spinner slows too much
Training and Workforce

Wilson Leach Among Slate of Honorees at NAA Fall Awards

NAA is bringing back its Fall Awards event
Wilson Leach, AIN Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus
Charter & Fractional

Proposed Part 380 Changes Continues To Divide Industry

Stratos Jet chief calls for increased security regs
Aircraft

Bombardier Prepared for Stable Deliveries of 150+ Jets Per Year

Company says pricing remains strong and delivery mix will be balanced
Bombardier Global 7500 with new livery
Charter & Fractional

FlyExclusive To Take Over Volato Management Services

Under agreement, FlyExclusive will add Volato aircraft to its certificate
Volato HondaJet
Safety

ACSF Launches Audit Lite Program for Smaller Operators

IAS Lite ensures compliance with SMS requirements
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Aircraft

Jefferies: Used Bizjet Inventory Climbs Further in August

Average prices are down 8% YOY
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Aircraft

Pilatus Set for Major Expansion in Florida

Plans also call for the development of a final assembly plant in Bradenton
Future Pilatus sales and service center at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (Photo: Pilatus Aircraft, Ltd.)
Aircraft

Textron Aviation's SkyCourier Gets Philippines Nod

Textron Aviation will deliver the first SkyCourier into the region next year
Textron Aviation Cessna SkyCourier (Photo: Textron Aviation)
Aircraft

SNC To Lead ISR System Integration on Army Global 6500s

Sierra Nevada Corp. contract could be valued at up to $1 billion
U.S. Army Global 6500 for Hades program