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.
The U.S. Air Force and DARPA have successfully conducted live in-air testing of an AI-controlled F-16 Fighting Falcon equipped with the VENOM…
Jul 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Boeing and Airbus are in a head-to-head race for what could be a landmark 100-jet narrowbody order from…
Jul 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Boeing just landed an $8.6 billion Pentagon contract. The deal covers 25 advanced F-15IA fighter jets for the…
Jul 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Current program guide — July 30, 2026: This launch-date report is one milestone in the program. The current…
Jul 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Germany’s Luftwaffe hit a major milestone on July 14, 2026. The first Eurofighter built under the Quadriga program…
Jul 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Austria’s legendary Red Bull Flying Bulls are making history. They’ll debut in America at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026,…
Jul 15, 2026 · 3 min read
The Federal Aviation Administration has brought in Palantir Technologies to deploy artificial intelligence across the National Airspace System.…
Jul 15, 2026 · 4 min read
After 50 years of prohibition, the Federal Aviation Administration is moving to allow civil supersonic flight over the…
Jul 15, 2026 · 3 min read
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