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.
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Dec 28, 2025 · 3 min read
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Dec 27, 2025 · 3 min read
Cirrus Aircraft has launched Cirrus Next, a new manufacturer-backed trade-in and upgrade program designed to streamline the aircraft…
Dec 27, 2025 · 3 min read
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Dec 27, 2025 · 3 min read
Cirrus Aircraft has reached a remarkable milestone with the delivery of its 11,000th SR Series aircraft on December…
Dec 27, 2025 · 2 min read
A New Era of Flight Tracking On December 22, 2025, two giants of aviation announced a partnership that…
Dec 27, 2025 · 3 min read
A New Flagship Takes Flight On December 20, 2025, Philippine Airlines made aviation history when its first Airbus…
Dec 27, 2025 · 3 min read
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