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

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
Regulations and Government

FAA Facing Yet Another Shutdown after ICE Turmoil

Congress has until end of week to act
U.S. Capitol
Aircraft

Bombardier Secures EU Nod for Global 8000

Approval follows Transport Canada certification and FAA validation
Bombardier Global 8000
Regulations and Government

House Panel Okays Bill for Digital Pilot Certificates

T&I Committee also approved a bill to support military transition to FAA ATC roles
Capitol dome (Photo: Library of Congress)
ATC

FAA’s Bedford Provides Glimpse into U.S. ATC’s Future

More seamless, ‘quieter’ system in the works
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford
Regulations and Government

Congress To Consider FAA Budget Bill

Bill would avert government shutdown
U.S. Capitol at night
Aircraft

Bombardier Reinforces Leadership Team

Several changes were made in M&A, legal, sales, support, and engineering
Bombardier Global 8000
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IRS Guides on Aircraft Bonus Depreciation Eligibility

Recent guidance is in advance of more formal rulemaking
 generic aircraft
Aircraft

Frax’s ‘Banner Year’ Helps Global Bizav Ops Finish Strong

Global ops finish December up 4.2%, Argus reports
PlaneSense and CaptainJet
Aircraft

Bombardier Launching CA$100M Expansion in Montreal

Manufacturing facility will be next to its Challenger production plant
Rendering of Bombardier's planned new manufacturing facility in Montreal.
Aircraft

Citation M2 Gen2 Enters Service with Garmin Autothrottle

Delivery follows FAA nod in October
Cessna Citation M2 Gen2
Sustainability and Environment

FAA Issues Draft Framework for Unleaded Avgas Transition

National rollout would take place by 2030
GAMI co-founder George Braly in G100UL fuel truck at Reid-Hillview Airport
Aircraft

IADA Expands Reach as Preowned Market Flourishes

Organization added partners, reinforced international presence, and grew philanthropic efforts
IADA Board of Directors
Aircraft

Jefferies: Broker Sentiment Bounces on Bonus Depreciation

Optimism increased, geopolitical risks less concerning
Gulfstream G700 in flight
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Delivers First Citation CJ3 Gen2

Aircraft received FAA nod later last year
Textron Aviation Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2
Aircraft

Hermeus Readying Supersonic Quarterhorse for First Flight

Aircraft has been moved to Spaceport America for flight trials
Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 at Spaceport America
Safety

Watchdog Cites Safety, ATC Updates as Top FAA Challenges

Safety was a common challenge across transportation modes
Jianhua Liu, Andrew Schneider, Chris Deputy
ATC

FAA Selects Collins, Indra for Radar Contracts

Plans call to replace up to 612 radars by June 2028
The Condor Mk3, Collins Aerospace’s cooperative surveillance radar