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

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
 generic aircraft
Regulations and Government

NBAA, NATA Urge Assistance for Radio Altimeter Mandates

FAA is proposing new radio altimeter standards in tandem with spectrum allocations
5G tower
Aircraft

Bizav Industry Billings Reach New Heights as Jets Surge

Business jet shipments were up 11% and billings by 16%, according to GAMA
Gulfstream G800
Aircraft

Argus: Biz Aircraft Activity Climbs in 47 U.S. States in 2025

Florida, Texas, and California led in activity
Challenger 300 business jet
Regulations and Government

Bills Seek To Boost SAF Tax Credit, Ease Cert Pains

Both measures drew bipartisan support
U.S. Capitol
Aircraft

Bombardier’s Martel Sees Resolution for Gulfstream Certs

Trump had threatened to pull Bombardier certificates unless Gulfstream products receive Transport Canada nod
Bombardier Challenger 3500
Aircraft

With Deliveries and Revenues Up, Bombardier Completes Turnaround

Company handed over 157 business jets in 2025
Bombardier Global 8000
Aircraft

January Bizav Ops Still Grow Despite Winter Storm

North American aircraft operations dropped after large storm
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ATC

U.S. DOT Watchdog Launches Probe into Controller Training

FAA is facing high washout rate alongside capacity contraints
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Aircraft

Argus: Bizav Ops Boom in 2025, Setting Stage for Strong 2026

Flight activity increased in all regions in 2025
Cessna Citation Latitude
Training and Workforce

AOPA CEO Darren Pleasance Steps Down

Baker and Pribyl to serve as acting co-presidents while search is ongoing
AOPA headquarters
Maintenance and Modifications

Yingling Completes Largest Project Yet with G550 Work

Project included 192-hour inspection and full refurb
Gulfstream G550 interior updated by Yingling Aviation
Aircraft

HondaJet Elite II Receives FAA Nod for Autoland

HondaJet first twin jet to receive such approval
HondaJet Elite II
Regulations and Government

FAA $12B Budget Passes as Govt Ends Partial Shutdown

FAA had temporarily furloughed 10,000 workers
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Aircraft

The Changing Tides of Bizav Events

Event organizers are trying to adapt as market needs shift
NBAA-BACE 2025 crowd
Aircraft

Trump Calls for Revocation of Bombardier TCs

Certificates are to be pulled until Canada approves Gulfstream large-cabin models, according to the president
Bombardier Global 8000
Regulations and Government

FAA Issuing New Registrations for Grounded SACI Aircraft

Some 800 aircraft had been grounded
Generic bizjet
Maintenance and Modifications

Straight Flight Joins HondaJet-authorized Center Network

Straight Flight will offer services to HondaJets based in the Rocky Mountain region
Straight Flight and Honda Aircraft executives
Aircraft

Jefferies: Preowned Bizjet Inventory Dips, Prices Rise

Available inventory is down 12% YOY while prices edge up
Million Air Dallas G650 in flight above the clouds
Regulations and Government

FAA Reorg Creates SMS, AAM Units, Streamlines Activities

Reorganization is largest ever undertaken by the FAA, according to the agency
FAA reorganization chart