Helicopter with hidden identity using PIA headed to LA, FFL764, hex A03D74. Might be one of Bezo's since its coming from West Texas, but unsure. Would love a spot.
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Brought back two of my accounts for tracking US Air Force Aircraft including the new “Air Force One” @usairforcevip.bsky.social and @airforcetrack.bsky.social The Twitter versions of these accounts were banned back in 2022
I analyzed the impact of the FAA's ban on simultaneous parallel approaches at SFO, which went into effect on March 31, 2026. The number of TCAS Resolution Advisories (RAs) fell by about 90%. (cc/ @thisisaaronland.bsky.social)
Some really exciting work I’ve been doing to identify and link FAA Privacy ICAO Addresses to real aircraft. For historical PIA hexes and future hexes.
Can anyone in LA area get the tail number on this aircraft? www.flightaware.com/live/flight/... globe.theairtraffic.com?icao=a094fa&...
We already know N7628 and N8728 are the new SpaceX/Elon aircraft. But the tail numbers N9728, N3628, and N1628 are also reserved using the same Gulfstream lawyers as the 7628 and 8628.
N7628 routings public for today, the aircraft is not blocked and trackable on FlightRadar24. Would be great to get pictures of this aircraft.
N7628 is currently on a delivery flight from Gulfstream. This new Gulfstream G700 will serve as a secondary aircraft for Elon, joining the G800 (N8628) he received earlier this year.
Caught one of the rare Beechcraft Starships landing at Addison Airport (KADS) today. N723SC (NC-50), owned and operated by AQRD. One of only a handful still flying and operates under the FAA’s PIA (Privacy ICAO Address) program using callsign STRSHP1. youtu.be/Toz7Uy5d2ds
Beechcraft Starship N723SC NC-50 landing at Addison Airport
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N82EM Landed in Reykjavík, Southern Peninsula, Iceland. Apx. flt. time 2 h 41 min.
Jeff Bezos just flew his Gulfstream G700 N11AF from Titusville, Florida after a visit to Blue Origin down to Miami. From there, he transferred to his helicopter and flew from the airport to his home on Indian Creek. The helicopter, N2AF, is operating under a privacy ICAO address to mask its identity
ADSBExchange has changed their tag line. "ADS-B Exchange. World's Largest Source of unfiltered Flight Data” To “ADS-B Exchange. World's Largest Source of accurate Flight Data" github.com/ADSBexchange...
@flightradar24.com got a new CEO will be interesting to see where FR24 heads now.
Two DoD Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Gulfstream G550 HALO aircraft (N552HA, N553HA) are currently en route from Tulsa. Both airframes are operating under the FAA's Privacy ICAO Aircraft (PIA) program as FFL1922 and FFL1923, attempting to hide identity. Likely heading to Hawaii.
Taylor Swift's Jet Returns to Service after Major Overhaul grndcntrl.net/articles/tay...
Taylor Swift's Jet Returns to Service after Major Overhaul
Taylor Swift’s Falcon 7X private jet is back after a multimillionaire overhaul. Now flying as N3200X, see how public flight data still tracks the exact same aircraft.
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FAA doing some ADS-B testing tonight at DFW, and Dallas Area?
N7628 was just reserved for a Gulfstream G700. Looks like Musk will have a G800 and G700 N8628 N7628
Elon Musk’s Brand New Private Jet: Gulfstream G800 N8628 grndcntrl.net/articles/elo...
Elon Musk’s Brand New Private Jet: Gulfstream G800
Billionaire Elon Musk has taken delivery of a brand-new Gulfstream G800 private jet. Public records and flight tracking data confirm the acquisition, the details behind the N8628 tail number.
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It’s 2026 and you still have to pay the ICAO 300$ each for the official list of airline operator codes and aircraft type codes. store.icao.int/en/designato...
Designators for Aircraft Operating Agencies, Aeronautical Authorities and Services (Doc 8585/215)
The designators consist of:a) three-letter designators for use on the international aeronautical telecommunication service and for aircraft identification by air traffic control (ATC); andb) telephony designators for aircraft operating agencies and for authorities and services operating aircraft, which may be used as appropriate.Parts 1, 2 and 3 consist of encode and decode tables linking aircraft operating agencies, aeronautical authorities and services with their assigned ICAO three-letter and telephony designators. Addresses of government civil aviation authorities are listed in Part 4.
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Apparently DHS/CBP is getting two Gulfstream G650ERs in addition to the two G700s.
Grok out there telling people the El Paso TFR was related to GPS jamming. (It was not.)
NASA's WB-57 N927NA just made a gears up belly landing in Houston.
FlightAware removed their registration history section. grndcntrl.net/articles/why...
Why FlightAware Removed Aircraft Registration History
FlightAware has quietly removed its aircraft registration history feature, leaving many users confused. We explore why the platform is aligning with new FAA privacy laws (Section 803) and legacy progr...
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Unusual sight at DFW this weekend. Ground stops and delays intermittent with this winter storm.
First article for my site is up. Everything we know about Linus Media Group’s "Influence Air." @linusmediagroup.com grndcntrl.net/articles/inf...
Influence Air: Linus Tech Tips' Private Jet Acquisition
Tech YouTuber Linus Tech Tips has purchased a Dassault Falcon 900B private jet. Public records and tracking data confirming the acquisition and the details behind "Influence Air."
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