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.
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth has a stark warning. Aviation fuel supplies are tightening rapidly across Europe and Asia. Airlines are already cutting…
Jun 1, 2026 · 4 min read
In late May, an F-35 Lightning II and a General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger unmanned jet demonstrated coordinated combat…
May 31, 2026 · 3 min read
The Federal Aviation Administration says there’s nothing standing in the way of Boeing 737 MAX 7 and MAX…
May 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Why Bonanza Retractable Gear Fails More Than You’d Think Beechcraft Bonanza gear problems have gotten complicated with all…
May 31, 2026 · 7 min read
Canada has picked Saab’s GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft over competing bids from Boeing and L3Harris—a…
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Archer Aviation just cleared a major regulatory milestone. The company has completed Phase 3 of the FAA’s four-phase…
May 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Ukraine has locked in a landmark deal for up to 20 Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden, with…
May 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat just completed its first three flights over U.S. soil at Naval Air Station Point…
May 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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