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 officially delivered its 500th A220 on April 10, 2026 — a milestone that would have seemed implausible a decade ago, when…
Apr 13, 2026 · 4 min read
Why 172 Landing Gear Gets Ignored Until Something Goes Wrong Cessna 172 landing gear has gotten complicated —…
Apr 13, 2026 · 6 min read
On April 2, 2026, test pilot Paul Stone lifted Vertical Aerospace’s full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototype off the runway…
Apr 12, 2026 · 4 min read
A man climbed onto the wing of a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules at Shannon Airport in Ireland…
Apr 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Verified update — July 30, 2026: This earlier report contains tactical and intelligence claims that are not supported…
Apr 12, 2026 · 5 min read
The POH Number and Why It’s Just a Starting Point Cessna 172 fuel burn has gotten complicated with…
Apr 12, 2026 · 6 min read
American Airlines Faces $255,000 FAA Penalty — Flight Attendants Allegedly Worked After Failing Drug and Alcohol Tests The…
Apr 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Airbus recovered in Q2 but still calls Pratt & Whitney a key A320 production constraint. The separate powder-metal…
Apr 11, 2026 · 10 min read
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