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.
Update — July 30, 2026: This report describes the former company’s March closure announcement. Sonex has since reopened under new ownership. Read…
Apr 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Volocopter unveiled the VoloXPro eVTOL at Aero Friedrichshafen on April 22 — an 18-rotor electric multicopter aimed squarely…
Apr 24, 2026 · 3 min read
On the night of March 27–28, 2026, Italy turned away U.S. military aircraft — believed to be strategic…
Apr 24, 2026 · 5 min read
On March 3, 2026, SpaceX quietly killed the most affordable Starlink options for general aviation pilots — imposing…
Apr 24, 2026 · 4 min read
The United States Air Force and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence have formalized a partnership to acquire prototype…
Apr 24, 2026 · 4 min read
The FBI arrested a 21-year-old Chinese aeronautical engineering student at JFK International Airport on April 7, 2026 —…
Apr 24, 2026 · 4 min read
The last major piece is now in place. Airbus has delivered the first main deck cargo door for…
Apr 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Spirit Airlines could be forced into liquidation as early as this week. The Trump administration is now in…
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