Jason Michael reports on aircraft programs, aviation technology, certification, and industry developments for Aircraft Insider. His reporting uses manufacturer documents, regulator records, government releases, and other primary sources, with projections and company claims identified as such.
Textron Aviation just delivered its 500th Citation CJ4 series aircraft. It’s a major milestone for the light-to-midsize twin turbine business jet, especially…
Jun 5, 2026 · 3 min read
A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 diverted to Miami International Airport late Sunday night after a passenger allegedly tried…
Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Verified update — July 30, 2026: This was an early status report. CENTCOM later confirmed that both crew…
Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Honda just completed the first flight of its full-scale hybrid-electric eVTOL demonstrator in the United States. The aircraft,…
Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read
SyberJet Aircraft has unveiled an ambitious new light business jet built to break speed and range records in…
Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Current program guide — July 30, 2026: This first-flight report is one milestone in the program. The current…
Jun 3, 2026 · 3 min read
A Government Accountability Office report released May 31, 2026 has cast significant doubt on the near-term commercialization of…
Jun 2, 2026 · 3 min read
easyJet has rejected a potential takeover bid from Minneapolis-based investment firm Castlelake as “highly opportunistic,” marking a decisive…
Jun 2, 2026 · 3 min read
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