10 European Regional Airports You Should Visit
Some of the best airports in Europe for spotting are actually regional airports and not major hubs. Take a look at these examples which are all great for aircraft spotters! Toulouse Toulouse is...
Category: Eastern Europe
Where to see the Turkish Airlines Dreamliners
Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which will now begin scheduled services on the airline’s network. The aircraft is TC-LLA and was delivered from Seattle to Istanbul on...
Bul Air – Airline Profile
Bul Air is a charter airline and a subsidiary of Bulgaria Air – the national airline of Bulgaria. It has recently acquired some additional aircraft to bolster its fleet – some of which are...
Europe’s Top 20 Plane Spotting Locations
Having recently put together our updated Airport Spotting Guides Europe book – the third edition since it was first published in 2008 – it’s given me an insight into the good and the bad...
What the Airport Switch at Istanbul Means for Spotters
Last week the “Great Move” occurred in Istanbul. This saw Atatürk Airport finally closed to airline traffic as the new Istanbul Airport took over. Over the course of 33 hours, thousands of tonnes of...
Olympic Airways – A History – Book Review
The story of Olympic Airways is complex and at times frustrating. The national carrier of Greece was founded in 1957, but had a heritage of previous carriers dating back to the earliest days of...
Announcing Our New Book – Airport Spotting Guides Europe – Pre-Order for Prizes!
Today I’m really excited to announce a brand new book from AirportSpotting – Airport Spotting Guides Europe – written to help you make the most of planning and undertaking a spotting trip to the airports...
Istanbul’s New Airport Opens
A major day in Turkish aviation history occurred on Monday as the Istanbul New Airport opened for the first flights and passengers. The date chosen was significant, marking Turkish National Day, and the 95th...
6 Interesting Preserved Airliners in Poland
Looking at some of the interesting preserved airliners you may not have added to your log books yet, this time we consider those to be found in Poland. Antonov An-2 7449 Krakowska 96,...
Justplanes.com Launches New 4 Hour Istanbul Video
The latest airport action video from Justplanes.com has been launched, and it features an airport that will soon be consigned to the history book. Istanbul Ataturk is a spotter favourite, and a very busy...
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