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 Middle East aviation crisis has taken a dangerous turn. The UAE and Qatar have shut down their airspaces following Israeli-U.S. military…
Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min read
An Iberia Airbus A350-900 registered EC-NXD suffered significant damage to its composite left winglet during a botched water…
Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Philippine Airlines is joining the oneworld alliance as its 16th member, the airline announced yesterday at the International…
Jun 7, 2026 · 3 min read
A thermal image captured near Area 51 this week has set off alarm bells in aviation circles. The…
Jun 6, 2026 · 3 min read
The U.S. Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command has qualified its first two instructor pilots on the…
Jun 6, 2026 · 4 min read
On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Marine Corps officially retired the AV-8B Harrier II. Five jets from Marine…
Jun 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Why Archer Propellers Vibrate More Than You’d Expect Piper Archer propeller problems have gotten complicated with all the…
Jun 6, 2026 · 8 min read
Wheels Up Experience Inc. announced yesterday that it has achieved 74 consecutive days without a single flight cancellation…
Jun 5, 2026 · 3 min read
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