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Aviation explainer series

Our useful Aviation explainer series looks at a wide range of topics and aims to answer a lot of the questions that arise with flight tracking. Ever wondered about how an aircraft black box works? Or perhaps how to read weather / METAR reports? Maybe you’re interested in why aircraft dump fuel from time to time? Take a closer look at some of our articles below to help better understand these topics.

If you’ve ever browsed airspace around a busy airport on Flightradar24, you’ve likely noticed aircraft circling in oval, racetrack-like loops. These loops are called…
Commercial aviation is a fast-moving, highly competitive industry, where every flight schedule is the result of meticulous planning and strategic decision-making. Behind every new…
Every aircraft landing leaves behind more than just noise and turbulence—it also deposits rubber on the runway surface. This buildup, if not removed regularly,…
Changes are coming to how some aircraft can travel across the Atlantic, finally removing a vestige of World War II-era logistics. The Blue Spruce…
From the first A320 in 1987 to a family full of aircraft, Airbus has built an extensive collection of narrow-body aircraft, all of which…
Finnair A330 at Doha
In the months leading up to January 2025, we noticed that Finnair and Qatar Airways would often take very different routes between the same…
Commercial aviation is statistically one of the safest ways to travel, and that doesn’t happen by accident. When an aviation accident occurs, a meticulous…
Each and every light on an airfield has a specific purpose. Runway and taxiway lighting systems are essential for guiding pilots during takeoff, landing,…
Sale and leasebacks are a common financial strategy in the aviation industry, enabling airlines to raise immediate cash while maintaining access to their aircraft….
Having already taken a look at the Boeing and Airbus wide-bodies, it’s time we moved to something smaller. Regional aircraft come in all shapes…
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