Matt Falcus

For more than half a century, USAir and its successor, US Airways, were among the best-known names in American aviation. From humble beginnings serving small communities in the northeastern United States, the airline grew into one of the country's largest carriers before ultimately disappearing into American Airlines.

For more than 25 years, the Boeing 777-200ER has been one of the most important aircraft in American Airlines' fleet.

For many European aviation enthusiasts, the Canary Islands offer the perfect combination of guaranteed sunshine and busy holiday airports. While Tenerife and Gran Canaria often receive the most attention, Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) has quietly become an excellent destination for relaxed plane spotting.

For aviation enthusiasts, Switzerland packs an incredible amount into a relatively small country. Whether you're watching widebody airliners against a backdrop of snow-capped Alps, photographing sleek business jets, exploring historic military aircraft or visiting the home of one of the world's most famous aircraft manufacturers, there's something here for every type of plane spotter.

From 1 August 2026, Lufthansa Group's new Hangar One visitor and conference centre at Frankfurt Airport will welcome the public for the first time, offering a fascinating journey through a century of aviation history. At its heart are two beautifully restored classic airliners: a Junkers Ju 52 and a Lockheed L-1649A Super Star, both preserved in historic Lufthansa colours.

Los Angeles is one of the world's great aviation cities. Home to the famous Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), as well as busy airports such as Van Nuys and Long Beach, the area offers aviation enthusiasts a huge variety of aircraft movements to enjoy.

Boeing has reached a major milestone in the development of its largest single-aisle airliner, with the 737 MAX 10 completing its final planned certification flight as the aircraft moves into the closing stages of the approval process.

After years of delays, redesigns and intensive regulatory scrutiny, the Boeing 737 MAX 7 has finally received certification from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

WestJet has become one of the world's leading operators of long-range Boeing 737 MAX services, using the aircraft to link Canadian cities with destinations across Europe. For aviation enthusiasts, this has created a unique opportunity to see narrowbody Boeing 737s operating routes that would once have been unimaginable.

Founded by Sir Richard Branson in the 1980s, Virgin Atlantic Airways has become one of the world's most recognisable long-haul airlines. Renowned for its stylish branding, customer service and innovative approach to premium travel, the airline has challenged larger competitors on routes across the Atlantic for more than four decades.