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Our regular mid-week look at global air traffic. There are nearly 19,000 flights in the air right now, which ones are you following?
January 21, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The Lufthansa 100th anniversary livery 787 is now in service. Follow the inaugural passenger flight from Frankfurt to Rio de Janeiro at www.flightradar24.com/DLH500/3dfd8...
January 20, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Just look at this thing! The Stratolaunch ROC is a six-engine, twin fuselage beast. The world’s largest aircraft by wingspan, it is used to air launch hypersonic test vehicles. www.flightradar24.com/ROCC01/3dfc9...
January 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Delays are mounting at Chicago-O’Hare this morning after a pipe burst in the main air traffic control tower. ATC are working from other towers on the airfield for the time being. www.flightradar24.com/airport/ord
January 20, 2026 at 4:36 PM
The @dlr-en.bsky.social Gulfstream is over the North Atlantic today collecting data for the North Atlantic Waveguide, Dry Intrusion, and Downstream Impact Campaign (NAWDIC). Follow along with the flight at www.flightradar24.com/DADLR/3dfb5aab

More info on the research: www.nawdic.kit.edu/index.php
January 20, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Weather in Tromsø is poor with low visibility and freezing fog, so #SK4424 is headed all the way to Oslo. flightradar24.com/SAS4424/3df9...
January 19, 2026 at 10:39 PM
A late Friday look at global air traffic. Which flights are you tracking? Perhaps your own for a weekend getaway? Let us know!
January 16, 2026 at 8:19 PM
On this episode of AvTalk, we run up the final tallies for orders and deliveries from Boeing and Airbus in 2025. Plus, an ultra low-cost acquisition that is either a natural fit or makes no sense—depending on who you ask. www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-...
January 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
A “Ski130” call sign FROZN11 heading south from McMurdo in Antarctica. Live track: www.flightradar24.com/FROZN11/3deb...

And learn more about how aircraft operate at McMurdo Station in poor weather at www.flightradar24.com/blog/aviatio...
January 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Yesterday, the NTSB released an investigative update on the crash of UPS 2976. Materials analysis showed fatigue cracking within the engine pylon spherical bearing assembly. Similar failures occurred on four assemblies on three aircraft prior to 2011. www.flightradar24.com/blog/flight-...
January 15, 2026 at 7:05 PM
❌ New NOTAM just issued by Iran closing airspace to all flights except international flights to/from Iran with permission. NOTAM is valid for a little more than 2 hours.

Live view of Iranian airspace: www.flightradar24.com/airport/ika
January 14, 2026 at 10:22 PM
🇩🇪✈️🇮🇷⚠️ German authorities have issued a new NOTAM cautioning German airlines from entering Iranian airspace. Lufthansa was scheduled to resume flights to Tehran on Friday. The airline last operated the route in June 2025.
January 14, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Topping our most tracked flights list right now: six US Air Force KC-135s departing Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar. www.flightradar24.com/multiview/3d...

⚠️ All tracked via MLAT, so coverage will be variable.
January 14, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Airspace activity centered on Iran as of 17:30 UTC. Media reporting that some personnel have been told to leave the US military base in Qatar amid the possibility the US may launch strikes against Iran.
January 14, 2026 at 5:35 PM
21 hours after diverting to Ashgabat, passengers from #AF191 are on their way to Paris. The diversion was after already delayed departure of 21 hours. Originally scheduled to arrive 08:20 Monday, passengers will now make it to Paris about 03:30 Wednesday. www.flightradar24.com/AFR4191/3de4...
January 13, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Stargazer, the world’s only flying Lockheed L-1011, is airborne out of Mojave this morning. Follow the rare flight at www.flightradar24.com/N140SC/3de3f...
January 13, 2026 at 5:23 PM
This AirZeta 747 from Atlanta to Anchorage is leaving some fascinating contrails as it passes over Chicago.
fr24.com/AIH247/3de0c...
January 12, 2026 at 10:15 PM
A look at the airborne passenger 747 fleet and where they’re headed. Have you ever booked a flight just to fly on a 747?
January 12, 2026 at 4:14 PM
The first line-fit Boeing 787-9 for Air India is on its way home. Follow the delivery flight at www.flightradar24.com/AIC3072/3dd7...
January 10, 2026 at 4:51 AM
This week, we’re taking you behind the scenes at one of the world’s most remote airports in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Welcome to St Helena! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeoN...
St Helena Airport behind the scenes!
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January 9, 2026 at 4:58 PM
On this week’s AvTalk, how snow in Amsterdam led to a massive operational meltdown leading to thousands of canceled flights and quite a few unintentional airfield tours. www.flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-...
January 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM
ANA’s C-3PO approaching Tokyo for the final time. May the force be with you JA743A! fr24.com/ANA270/3dd55...
January 9, 2026 at 12:45 PM
And here’s a fast moving pod of whales. Each A380 is traveling at more than 600 knots ground speed. www.flightradar24.com/multiview/3d...
January 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Always interesting to see the flight paths of long-haul flights. These two LAN flights operate along varying degrees of latitude based on the day’s wind (overlaid in color gradients on the map). www.flightradar24.com/multiview/3d...
January 8, 2026 at 4:56 PM
🤖 ANA’s #StarWars C-3PO 777 is making its final flights this week. Currently en route to Osaka, the aircraft will also visit Tokyo, Sapporo, and Fukuoka before its final flight on Friday as #NH270.

Follow the droid you’re looking for now at www.flightradar24.com/ANA766/3dcdb...
January 7, 2026 at 5:58 AM