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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On This Day in Aviation History: December 25th

The crash of UTA Flight 141 in 2003, Iraqi Airways Flight 163 crashes after a hijacking in 1986, USAF pilot plucked out of the Atlantic after surviving a crash a week before and more.
by Phil Derner Jr.

 
 

Happy 70th Birthday LaGuardia Airport!

A mayoral tantrum, the drudgery of prohibition and the Great Depression teamed up to build New York City’s first major airport, which opened on October 15, 1939.
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The Logbook: Busy Day at the Paint Hangars

In today's daily digest, the first Boeing 747-8 rolls out of the paint hangar, V Austrailia 777-300 diverts to Hawaii as the passenger count increases in-flight, Alaska unveils lackluster scheme on a 737, Horizon unveils exciti...
by Phil Derner Jr.

 
 

Northwest 757s Flew 17 Years Without Proper Inspections: FAA

The FAA has proposed a fine of almost $1.5 million against Northwest Airlines after if failed to inspect wiring near cockpit windows on some of its aircraft for 17 years.
by Mark Lawrence

 
 
An ATA Boeing 737. (Photo by Phil Derner Jr)

A New York Departure

As ATA announces plans to terminate their New York LaGuardia service, one spotter looks back at the fond memories of spotting his favorite airline.
by Phil Derner Jr.