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

Safety

Senate Unanimously Confirms Hart Nomination

Industry groups believe Hart's general aviation background will provide 'unique insight' that will benefit industry safety.
Aircraft

Certification Crunch in China

Western companies face some challenges in certifying their products in the country.
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Regulations and Government

Aviation Groups Fight Proposed Restrictions at HTO

Proposals would ban nighttime flight, limit "noisy" aircraft and bar helicopters during weekends.
Aircraft

Gulfstream To Receive Collier Trophy for G650

The G650 was praised for strengthening business aviation through advancements in performance, comfort and safety.
Safety

ACSF's ASAP Program Spreads to FAA's Eastern Region

NetJets' ASAP program has resulted in 300 systemic changes in the operation, and its simulator training scenarios are based on ASAP reports.
FBOs

U.S. Flying Propelled Signature in 2014

A "bifurcation" in types flying resulted in headwinds for BBA Aviation's Aftermarket Services.
Safety

Runway Accidents Remain Top Safety Concern

Nearly 75 percent of landing excursions occur on dry runways longer than 5,000 feet, a chief runway safety expert details.
Regulations and Government

NPRM Limits Bizav Access in New York Area

FAA denies NATA request for a public meeting and provides only a 30-day extension rather than the 60 days requested by industry groups.
Engines

GE To Build Passport Engine at Strother Facility

GE made announcement during a March 9 ceremony attended by Gov. Sam Brownback.
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Regulations and Government

TSA Moving Ahead on Plan To Eliminate ASO Requirement

Industry-based panel unanimously approved the plan after TSA expressed urgency for action.
Charter & Fractional

Stratajet To Launch Booking Platform With $5 Million Investment

Booking platform will factor in all variables associated with a trip.
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Rotorcraft

Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Honored With Golden Hour Award

Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue honored for sveral lives
Accidents

Harrison Ford in Crash Near SMO

Ford has long championed general aviation, most recently fighting to preserve SMO.
Regulations and Government

Obama Signs DHS Funding Bill

Passage averts DHS Shutdown
Rotorcraft

Bell, Hughes Explore PBN for Operators in China

The companies are collaborating on possible PBN procedures for Bell operators equipped with advanced navigation systems.
Aircraft

Legacy 450, 500 To Boost Embraer Deliveries, Revenues

Embraer forecast large executive jet deliveries will increase by at least 50 percent.
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Resurrects Hawker 4000 for Testing

Winglet-equipped Hawker 4000 undergoing flight tests at Beech field.
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Regulations and Government

Sen. Moran Expresses Concern Over GA Depreciation Talk

Moran fears that rhetoric surrounding business-aircraft depreciation schedules has psychological and economic consequences.
Regulations and Government

Lawmakers Seek Protections for Contract Tower Program

Letter signed by 102 lawmakers seeks measure in FAA reauthorization bill to shield contract towers from prospect of deep cuts.
Regulations and Government

FAA Issues New Sleep Apnea Guidelines

Guidelines consider a number of risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea.
Charter & Fractional

Pilots Union Adds To Claims in NetJets Lawsuit

Union is alleging that company is waging an intimidation campaign.
Maintenance and Modifications

Meyer Selected To Lead Comlux America

Meyer helped establish Indianapolis completions center.
Regulations and Government

Bolen Fights Back on Think-tank Claims

NBAA president refuted calls for general aviation to pay its fair share as "trumped-up" and misleading.
Engines

Return of the Rebuild

The popular Rolls-Royce M250 engine build returns to the Dallas Airmotive booth at Heli-Expo.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets, FlightSafety Gained Steam in 2014

Fractional sales and flight services revenues grow for NetJets, while FlightSafety sees training hours pick up.
Engines

Dallas Airmotive, H+S Aviation Eye Global Growth

Rotorcraft engines are a significant growth area for BBA Aviation’s engine repair and overhaul facilities.
Regulations and Government

Operators Await Final Guidance On Air-ambulance Rules

Deadline for implementation of the new regulations comes in April 2015.
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Rotorcraft

McConkey Receives Excellence In Safety Award

McConkey is considered an unsung hero of the helicopter industry for his pioneering work on GPS approaches.
Rotorcraft

BLR Expanding Markets For Dual Tailboom Strakes/FastFin

The modification and upgrade company is adding more helicopter models to its list of candidates for performance-improving updates.
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People in Aviation: March 2015

Industry appointments, awards and honors and final flights