At the end of every major commercial runway globally or on top of a nearby office block, you’ll spot individuals equipped with binoculars, a notepad, thermos flask and snacks, we call these aviation enthusiasts plane spotters!
These enthusiasts typically collect aircraft registration numbers, gathering a database on where that aircraft has flown from, and where it is flying to next. They often observe these aircrafts with amazing frequency, almost forming personal connections with each. However, these plane spotters are actually only ever likely to see a very small proportion of the total aircraft in operation around the world, perhaps 1% at best. This fact really transforms their hobby into an endless pursuit!
But imagine if you could access a Global Aircraft Fleet Data Set detailing the history and current operations of commercial aircraft worldwide, plus a load of technical data. Wouldn’t that be interesting? Well, at OAG we have access to a wealth of flight data, so what do…
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