Jan Ottenbourg

#Tienen #Tahiti #Dubai #Emirates #Aviation #Travel #Geek

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

Several flights from Dubai (DXB) are diverting to nearby airports, likely to refuel. At this point there is no official NOTAM confirming fuel shortages at DXB.

EK1 DXB–LHR → AUH
EK31 DXB–LHR → DWC
EK75 DXB–CDG → JED
EK121 DXB–IST → DWC
EK131 DXB–DME → AUH
EK151 DXB–CPH → JED
EK163 DXB–DUB → AUH

[MarineTraffic @MarineTraffic]

Strait of Hormuz traffic drops sharply amid regional escalation

Vessel activity in the Strait of Hormuz has shifted materially following recent US strikes on Iran and the subsequent regional escalation. According to real-time traffic analysis, transits through the chokepoint fell by approximately 70% after 16:00 UTC on 28 February, compared with levels 12 hours earlier.

#MarineTraffic playback shows visible behavioural changes across the region over the past three days, including U-turns, idling, reduced speeds, and last-minute diversions, particularly after maritime security warnings were issued. Watch the playback of vessel activity in the Strait of Hormuz over the past three days.

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

With UAE airspace closed, all flights to and from Dubai are currently cancelled. Yet some Emirates aircraft are still airborne — these are so-called fifth freedom flights operating between city pairs outside Dubai.

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

Where are all the Emirates A380 parked right now?
DXB: 37
PKX: 4
SYD: 4
LHR: 3
MEL: 3
AKL: 2
BKK: 2
BNE: 2
CDG: 2
FCO: 2
GRU: 2
HKG: 2
JFK: 2
MAN: 2
MNL: 2
MRU: 2
MUC: 2
MXP: 2
PRG: 2
SIN: 2
VIE: 2
Many other airports: 1 each

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

Something you don't see often - no civil aircraft and one Airbus A330-243MRTT in UAE airspace.

[Jan Ottenbourg @jeanke]

@JorenVermeersc1 Welkom in Dubai

[Jan Ottenbourg @jeanke]

@flightradar24 https://t.co/9lU0a9e5mx

[Jan Ottenbourg @jeanke]

@strategoscat @flightradar24 https://t.co/9lU0a9e5mx

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

We don’t take sides and remain 100% unbiased, BUT this looks like a strong contender for best livery of 2026. And it’s only February.

[Jan Ottenbourg @jeanke]

Brussels Airlines proudly presents its latest Belgian Icon, a tribute to one of Belgium’s most internationally cherished creations: Tintin. It's inspired by Hergé’s universe and the famous adventures on the Moon and in space.
https://t.co/9lU0a9e5mx

[Emirates @emirates]

Introducing the Sleigh380. Santa's going long-haul this year!

Merry Christmas from Emirates. 🎅🎄🎁

[Brilliant Maps @BrilliantMaps]

Are you closer to the North Pole, South Pole or the Equator?

credit: @Atlasova_world

See more maps like this: https://t.co/QSYxYWPXWs

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

In Antarctica, anything not on rock eventually sinks into the snow.

Neumayer Station’s solution? It rests on 16 hydraulic stilts, realigned weekly and lifted of abou 2 meters each summer to stay level above the ice.

[📹 bernerthomass]

[Jan Ottenbourg @jeanke]

Come on @rickygervais! We're ready

[Jan Ottenbourg @jeanke]

Dolce far niente!

[NASA @NASA]

We are saddened by the passing of Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13 and a four-time spaceflight veteran.

Lovell's life and work inspired millions. His courage under pressure helped forge our path to the Moon and beyond—a journey that continues today. https://t.co/AjT8qmxsZI

[Flightradar24 @flightradar24]

9-second video of the clearing of Iranian and Iraqi airspace.

[Stefan Willems (Beurs/Expat) @FinanceFilosoof]

De Verenigde Arabische Emiraten geven gratis chatgpt plus aan al hun inwoners. Gelukkig hebben wij de frigobon😃

[Jan Ottenbourg @jeanke]

What a week...