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.
Boeing outdelivered Airbus in Q1 2026 — the first time that’s happened since the 737 MAX crisis rewrote the competitive order. Boeing…
Apr 23, 2026 · 4 min read
The U.S. Navy will award its F/A-XX sixth-generation carrier-based fighter Engineering and Manufacturing Development contract in August 2026…
Apr 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Joby Aviation has unveiled the S-4T — a hybrid-electric, autonomous variant of its S-4 passenger eVTOL — developed…
Apr 21, 2026 · 4 min read
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Apr 21, 2026 · 4 min read
American Airlines formally rejected a merger overture from United Airlines on April 17 — a deal that would…
Apr 21, 2026 · 4 min read
What You Are Actually Comparing Here The Cirrus SR22 vs. Beechcraft Bonanza debate has gotten complicated with all…
Apr 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Southwest ended service at Chicago O’Hare and Washington Dulles on June 4, 2026, but retained Chicago service at…
Apr 20, 2026 · 8 min read
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport on Saturday, April 18, after…
Apr 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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