In today's article, we discussed how to use open-source network intelligence analysis to track aircraft-related information. The photo in the article clearly shows the registration number as G-ZABH.
By using the website https://www.jetphotos.com/ to observe aircraft locations, you can clearly see uploaded photos of the aircraft. When searching for "G-ZABH" on the website, you will find multiple observations and related data about the aircraft.
Clicking on the photo (not the text on the right side of the photo) will show you information provided by the user who uploaded the photo. Pay attention to the date and location. Using this photo, among other things, you can track the aircraft's observed locations over time.
Other aircraft observation websites may have additional photos. https://www.planespotters.net/ is another great resource (registration required) that usually has other photos of the same aircraft. The website provides information about the aircraft's history, including its production and different operators, as well as the different registration numbers assigned to the aircraft by each operator.
To find this information, locate and click on the "airframe info" displayed below the given photo.
You will obtain the data shown in the following screenshot.
Flight Radar 24 (https://www.flightradar24.com/) uses ADS-B data to track aircraft. Similarly, different websites have different ADS-B networks and unique data. Using Flight Radar 24, we obtained the following information, including the aircraft's current position and its movement over the past 7 days.
This website only provides 7 days of history, but you can pay for more flight history if needed.
If you want to continue tracking the aircraft and establish your own history, you can use Visual Ping (visualping.io). This website is used to track changes on web pages. Therefore, you can input a specific webpage from Flight Radar for your aircraft and request updates daily or weekly.
Please research the specific settings options on your own, as they are not explained here.
Summary:
Using open-source network intelligence analysis is an effective method for tracking aircraft. To discover the history and movement trajectory of an aircraft, you can:
- Search for aircraft registration information
- Explore aviation news websites and aircraft observation websites
- Utilize ADS-B networks like Flight Radar 24
- Use tools like Visual Ping
- Obtain real-time updates from various social media platforms
Note: The websites mentioned in this article are accessible, and if interested, you can try them out.