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.
A Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II came up short of the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego yesterday…
Aug 2, 2026 · 3 min read
ICON Aircraft has unveiled ICON Sense, an integrated flight safety system built specifically for the A5 amphibious light…
Jul 30, 2026 · 3 min read
The U.S. Marine Corps closed the books on one of defense aviation’s most consequential programs yesterday. On July…
Jul 29, 2026 · 3 min read
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 just broke its attendance record. The event welcomed approximately 734,000 visitors from 98 countries…
Jul 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat touched down at Farnborough this week—and it’s a big deal. The unmanned aircraft marked…
Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min read
The Lindbergh Foundation just announced something remarkable: a centennial charter flight retracing Charles Lindbergh’s iconic New York-to-Paris route…
Jul 27, 2026 · 3 min read
SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors, locked in an order for 100 additional Airbus…
Jul 26, 2026 · 3 min read
A Ukrainian F-16 Fighting Falcon has scored its first confirmed air-to-air kill, shooting down a Russian Sukhoi Su-35S…
Jul 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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