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 released its Global Services Forecast Thursday, and the headline number caught my attention: China is projected to overtake both North America…
Dec 20, 2025 · 3 min read
Traffic pattern work has gotten complicated with all the conflicting advice and YouTube videos flying around. As someone…
Nov 5, 2025 · 4 min read
Cirrus has been building SR20s and SR22s for over 20 years now, and every generation brings something new…
Nov 5, 2025 · 6 min read
Owyhee Reservoir sits way out in Nevada’s high desert near the Oregon border – I’m talking seriously remote.…
Nov 4, 2025 · 5 min read
Aviation fuel’s changing fast. Lead regulations and environmental concerns are pushing the industry toward unleaded avgas. Most piston…
Nov 4, 2025 · 5 min read
Flight schools and pilots building complex time always end up comparing the Piper Arrow and Mooneys. Both’ve got…
Nov 4, 2025 · 5 min read
Schafer Meadows gets you into Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex – one of America’s biggest roadless areas. This…
Nov 3, 2025 · 5 min read
Losing radio contact mid-flight creates instant stress, especially in controlled airspace or flying IFR. But here’s the thing…
Nov 3, 2025 · 6 min read
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