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.
A Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 crashed during a combat mission over Poltava Oblast on the night of June 27, 2026. Contact was…
Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read
The National Aeronautic Association has selected former NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt as the 2026 recipient of the Wright…
Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury confirmed on June 25, 2026 that the airframer will launch its A320 successor, internally…
Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Boeing Defence Australia’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat has made its combat debut during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026. It marked…
Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read
An Air Canada captain commanded more than 900 commercial flights across North America for approximately 16 years without…
Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Why Bonanza Fuel Pumps Fail Earlier Than You’d Expect As someone who logged over 800 hours in a…
Jun 26, 2026 · 7 min read
Leonardo and Turkish defense contractor Baykar have successfully completed the first phase of live testing for the K-SWARM…
Jun 25, 2026 · 3 min read
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has issued an emergency airworthiness directive targeting 16 Airbus A380 aircraft after…
Jun 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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