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.
Business aviation weathered Middle East geopolitical turmoil and dramatic market volatility in the first quarter of 2026. Global business jet departures rose…
May 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Joby Aviation this week announced it’s acquiring a 700,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the Dayton, Ohio area. It’s a…
May 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Current program guide — July 30, 2026: This delivery-delay report is one milestone in the program. The current…
May 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Why the O-320 Matters and What Goes Wrong The Lycoming O-320 has gotten complicated with all the maintenance…
May 26, 2026 · 7 min read
Jet fuel prices have surged more than 50 percent since U.S.-Israel military strikes on Iran disrupted global oil…
May 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Poland has taken delivery of its first three Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets at Łask Air…
May 25, 2026 · 3 min read
One of the world’s most prestigious aviation displays won’t happen in 2026. The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT)…
May 24, 2026 · 3 min read
Alaska Airlines made history on May 21, 2026. Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner N781HA completed the carrier’s first-ever nonstop transatlantic…
May 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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