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.
On July 24, the United Kingdom pledged €300 million to speed up deliveries of Swedish Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine—a major show…
Jul 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Textron unveiled the Pipistrel Voyager at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on July 20, 2026. The two-seat trainer marks a…
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Embraer just launched the Phenom 300EV. It’s a major evolution of the world’s best-selling light jet, and for…
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Riyadh Air moved fast—really fast. The Saudi carrier locked in six more Airbus A350-1000 jets and converted 28…
Jul 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Electra announced an $850 million investment to build the first production facility for its EL9 nine-seat hybrid-electric aircraft…
Jul 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Canada is now officially an Observer nation in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)—the first formal expansion of…
Jul 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg told CNBC on Monday that the company needs “a couple more years” to stabilize…
Jul 21, 2026 · 3 min read
The Federal Aviation Administration has given Boeing back the ability to certify its own aircraft as airworthy—a significant…
Jul 20, 2026 · 3 min read
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