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.
Airbus is preparing to announce what it’s calling a “historic” deal for the A220 programme on Wednesday, May 6, at its Mirabel,…
May 6, 2026 · 3 min read
The U.S. Air Force formally cleared the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk for low-rate initial production on April 23,…
May 5, 2026 · 4 min read
A United Airlines Boeing 767-400ER clipped a light pole and a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike while…
May 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Spirit Airlines is gone. At 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Dania Beach-based ultra-low-cost…
May 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Embraer Executive Jets earned simultaneous type certification for the Praetor 600E from the FAA, EASA, and Brazil’s ANAC…
May 4, 2026 · 4 min read
A modified Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 turbofan engine reached full take-off power on 100 percent gaseous hydrogen during ground…
May 3, 2026 · 4 min read
The U.S. Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge Air Force One has completed its full modification and flight test program…
May 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Gulfstream Aerospace delivered 38 business jets in the first quarter of 2026 — the highest first-quarter delivery total…
May 2, 2026 · 3 min read
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