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
People in Aviation: August 2019
Romain Trapp becomes president of Airbus Helicopters Inc., while Christian Sasfai returns to Stevens Aerospace and Defense as president.
Security
Security Chiefs: Aircraft Need CAN Bus Cyber Safeguards
An IT Consultancy tested the ability to attach a device to a CAN bus to inject false data.
Regulations and Government
Moran Vows To Back ODA as Delegation Comes Under Fire
As lawmakers continued to scrutinize ODA, Moran noted an education process remains on Capitol Hill.
Embraer Commercial Shipments Dip in First Six Months
Deliveries finished flat overall as executive jets offset commercial shipments.
Safety
Energy Org Joins Fray Warning on Fuel Contamination
The report on fuel system icing inhibitor handling follows several instances on cross-contamination with diesel exhaust fluid.
Women's Champion Chabrian To Retire from WAI
Chabrian has steered WAI into an organization that has 14,000 members and has facilitated the award of $12.5 million in scholarships.
Fuel
NTSB Issues Warning: 'Don't Foul The Fuel!'
The NTSB alert outlines several incidents involving DEF contamination and provides guidance on avoiding such an event.
Regulations and Government
Dickson Confirmation Widely Welcomed Within Industry
In confirming Dickson, the Senate agreed to a waiver that would enable Dan Elwell to return to the deputy administrator's post.
Regulations and Government
Fuel Fraud Repeal Gains Traction Under Plane Act
A GAO study estimated that the aviation trust fund may have lost well over $1 billion because of the nearly 15-year-old fuel fraud tax law.
Regulations and Government
Inhofe, King Further Champion GA Issues with Plane Act
The Plane Act, S.2198, is designed to foster airport infrastructure, end the revenue diversion, and strengthen pilot legal protections.
Regulations and Government
Senate Confirms Dickson as FAA Administrator
The confirmation came over the objection of Senate Democrats, who voiced concern about a whistleblower complaint involving Dickson's former employer.
Maintenance and Modifications
Court Overturns NTSB Findings in Falsification Case
ARSA questions whether the ruling came to the correct conclusion for the wrong reason.
Baker Taps Goyco To Lead New Services Group
The organization will focus on strategic partnerships, contract management, compliance, and Hot-Stop “L” fire containment kit and parts sales.
Airbus Helicopters Reorganizes Leadership Structure
Several members of the Executive Committee are taking new roles, while others are joining the committee.
Regulations and Government
Senate To Begin Consideration of Dickson Nomination
A procedural vote was scheduled to limit debate and clear the way for a full Senate vote on the nomination.
Aircraft
Epic Obtains Type Inspection Authorization for E1000
Aircraft remains on track for type certification this year.
Safety
NTSB Reiterates Call for Increased Part 135 Standards
NTSB aviation safety official Dana Schulze expresses concerns that medevac, charter, and other on-demand operators don't meet some Part 121 requirements.
General Aviation Issues Take Center Stage in Tarkio
The gathering of industry and government leaders highlighted workforce shortages, ADS-B compliance, and small airport funding, among other issues.
Maintenance and Modifications
Signature TechnicAir Completes First UK Atlas Install
The aircraft, a CJ1, also underwent major airframe maintenance.
WCA Opens Application Process for Fall Scholarships
WCA is offering 11 different scholarships valued at more than $60,000 that will be presented during NBAA's annual convention.
PAFI Tests Show More Work Needed on Avgas Replacement
The FAA is evaluating three other fuels as work continues on the original Shell candidate.
June Euro Bizav Activity Reflects 'Gloomier Picture'
While June was busiest month for business aviation in Europe this year, activity there was still off 1.7 percent year-over-year.
Desert Jet Founder Wilson Transitions to Chairperson
Jared Fox will take the role of CEO as Wilson transitions to new role.
Magellan Jets Hebert Becomes ACSF Chair
Hebert succeeds Textron Aviation's Michael Graham, whose nomination as a member of the NTSB is awaiting Senate action.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Calls for Immediate Checks of G650 Engines
The Gulfstream directive follows two incidents of G650ER inflight engine shutdowns.
Argus: Bizav Ops See Headwinds in North America in June
While down 0.5 percent in June, business aircraft operations are still up 0.3 percent through the first six months and are expected to be up in July.
Rotorcraft
HAI Launches Job Bank with JSfirm
the HAI job page provides a database of thousands of aviation job postings from companies worldwide that are posted through JSFirm.
Lone Star Flight Museum Raises $700,000 for Education
The Blue Skies Gala, now in its third year, drew 500 attendees.
Regulations and Government
Senate Commerce OKs Dickson Nomination to FAA Helm
The committee vote fell along party lines.
Aircraft
Bombardier's Global 5500 Bound for U.S. West Coast
The order comes as Bombardier approaches service entry for its newest members of the Global family later this year.
