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An Alaska Airlines 737 wearing a special livery descends on LAX, as seen from the H Overlook Editorials

Important #SpotLAX2026 Info For You!

Today marks the “unofficial start of Summer” here in the US. That means we’re just a few months away from #SpotLAX2026! As a reminder, this year’s event will be held September 18th-20th.  We have a few announcements to share with you today: First, bookings for our room block at the H Hotel Los Angeles are […]

A Southwest Airlines 737 prepares to depart LAX as a Condor A330 lands. Editorials

#SpotLAX2025: Everything You Need To Know!

Here is everything you need to know about #SpotLAX2025. From a schedule of events to spotting locations and transportation info, it’s all here.

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Here’s the latest news on #SpotLAX2025!

Attention planespotters! We are just over two months away from #SpotLAX2025 and we have some details for you.

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Exciting #SpotLAX2024 Updates!

With #SpotLAX2024 fast approaching, we have updates on the hotel room block, the 2nd annual Opening Night Rooftop Party, and more!

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A Newcomer’s Perspective on SpotLAX2023

Mark Lawrence shares his experiences as a first time attendee at SpotLAX2023.


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Aviation News

Into The Sunset: Delta’s Final DC-9 Flight

Delta completed the final scheduled flight of its workhorse DC-9, ending almost 50 years of scheduled airline service by the type. NYCAviation was there to record the festivities.
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New York Magazine's Hurricane Sandy cover, "The City and the Storm."

New York Mag’s Stunning Sandy Cover Was Shot From A Moving Helicopter

How photographer Iwan Baan captured Hurricane Sandy's Manhattan blackout in one photo.
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Editorials

My First Time: Behind the Controls of a 737

Recently, I had a chance to get behind the controls of an airplane for the first time, in the left seat of a Boeing 737 simulator.
by Ben Granucci
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Military News
A carrier-borne J-15 fighter jet on China’s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning. (Photo by Xinhua News Agency)

Chinese Jet Performs First Successful Aircraft Carrier Landings and Takeoffs

A Chinese fighter jet carried out the first successful landing on the country's first aircraft carrier, defense officials announced.
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Videos
NATO E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft close call with a KC-135 Stratotanker.

Video: AWACS Jet Nearly Crashes Into Tanker During Refueling Mission

A couple of AWACS pilots and a KC-135 tanker boom operator each probably needed a new pair of pants after this incident.
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