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
Charter & Fractional
Delta Private Jets Nearly Doubles Fleet, Reports Revenue Jump
DPJ's New Ownership Assist program brought in 12 aircraft since its launch last June.
Regulations and Government
White House Scraps Aviation User Fee Push For FY2016
The Obama Administration would hold the line on FAA spending, seek longer bizav depreciation schedules, but boost general fund contribution to FAA.
Aircraft
Cessna Ramps Up On Longitude
Cessna expected to debut aircraft in 'not too distant future,' Textron chief says.
Maintenance and Modifications
Phoenix Heliparts Adds Airbus Support In Scottsdale
Phoneix Heliparts launches Phoenix Heli-Support unit to support Airbus Helicopters product line.
Aircraft
Cessna Rolls Out Production Citation Latitude
Certification of the Latitude is expected in the second quarter with deliveries following in the third.
Avionics
Piper’s Meridian Gets Avionics Makeover
Piper Adds Garmin electronic stability protection and underspeed protection features to Meridian.
Aircraft
Bombardier Names Likoray V-P of Sales for U.S., Canada
The promotion expands Likoray's responsibility in the U.S.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Ex-Gulfstream Sales Exec Hagerty Founds Brokerage
The Hagerty Jet Group will specialize in pre-owned Gulfstreams but handle a range of business jets.
Regulations and Government
Veasey Joins Graves in Leading House GA Caucus
Veasey has been actively involved in general aviation issues since he was first elected to Congress two years ago.
Regulations and Government
Operator Groups Urge FAA Help To Lower ADS-B Cost
Only 8,800 general aviation aircraft have equipped for ADS-B so far, and industry leaders warn cost is a 'serious obstacle' to equipage.
Regulations and Government
FAA Working To Improve Certification, Official Says
Progress has been uneven in expanding use of designee system, FAA certification chief concedes.
Regulations and Government
Boozman, Manchin Step Up as Senate GA Caucus Co-Chairs
The new Senate GA Caucus co-chairmen turn to recruiting new members and educating the Senate about the importance of the industry.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Issues Ignored in State of Union Speech
President Obama did not address Export-Import Bank reauthorization or need for improved aviation infrastructure in his speech.
Regulations and Government
Industry Appeals for Help With FAA's Inconsistency
The FAA's lack of progress in improving its consistency and certification processes is harming businesses, Duncan Aviation's Hilkemann testifies.
Security
State of Union TFR Bans Flights over Washington, D.C.
GA operations inside flight restricted zone are prohibited between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Regulations and Government
House Clears TSA Fiscal 2015 Funding
Fate of bill uncertain as Washington squabbles over immigration.
Regulations and Government
Quick Start for FAA Reauthorization Talks
Lawmakers have until September 30 to hammer out a deal to reauthorize the FAA without short-term extensions.
People in Aviation: February 2015
Announcements and appointments
Aircraft
Bombardier Halts Learjet 85 Program
Bombardier to take $1.4 billion charge and lay off 1,000 workers with move to pause Learjet 85 program
Accidents
Helicopters, GA Return To NTSB's Most Wanted List
The agency's 2015 "Most Wanted" list focuses on public helicopter safety, loss of control in flight and commercial pilot compliance.
European Bizjet Ops Give Hope for Improvement
Eurocontrol-tracked movements show gains in all but three months last year.
Aircraft
Embraer Deliveries Remain Flat In 2014
Large business jet deliveries were down, but Phenom and commercial aircraft shipments improved.
William E. Boeing Jr. Flies West
The son of aviation pioneer William Edward Boeing helped create Seattle’s Museum of Flight.
Regulations and Government
Another Congress, Another Tax Debate
Tax reform could take years, but business aviation industry leaders are hopeful.
Contract Pilot Champion Jeff Beck Flies West
Gulfstream contract pilot and outspoken industry advocate Jeff Beck passed away on Tuesday in Houston, where he was undergoing treatment for leukemia.
Regulations and Government
Thune, Nelson To Lead Senate Commerce Committee
Nelson replaces Jay Rockefeller as top Democrat on Commerce, while Thune moves over to chairman's role in new Republican-controlled Senate.
GAMA Review Poised To Paint Positive Outlook
The report is expected to mark the first substantive upswing for business jets since the economy ran into a storm cell in 2008.
ATC
NetJets Europe Leading Sesar Demo Project
The demonstration project will test synthetic vision, enhanced vision and other technologies for approach and landing into European airports.
Charter & Fractional
Former Marquis Exec Joins Membership-Based ClipperJet
Morchower is latest of former Marquis Jet executives to move into membership-based model.
