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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.

With the rise of GPS jamming and spoofing around the world, Flightradar24 has adapted flight tracking to show the most accurate possible path. By…
Aircraft departing and arriving at London Gatwick Airport
In busy airspace, organization is paramount. As aircraft depart and approach major airfields, they’ll follow the SID and STAR to everyone on the same…
Icelandair Hekla Aurora 757
Classics, NGs, MAX, and 757s — here’s how to tell the difference between Boeing’s narrow body line up….
On May 8, 2025, a Ryanair (FR/RYR) flight made an unscheduled stop in Limoges (LIG) with an unexpected extra passenger. Flight FR4797, operating from…
Anyone who has stood near an airport fence watching aircraft take off and land will likely have noticed the difference in noise levels between…
Ryanair (FR/RYR) are the largest Boeing 737 operator in Europe, and one of the largest in the world. We took a look at how…
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…
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