# Announcements **URL:** https://adsbx.discourse.group/c/announcements/5.md [Latest](https://adsbx.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://adsbx.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://adsbx.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Join the ADS-B Exchange Discord Server for Technical Support and Community Interaction](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/join-the-ads-b-exchange-discord-server-for-technical-support-and-community-interaction/1310)
**Author:** [@craig](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/craig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/join-the-ads-b-exchange-discord-server-for-technical-support-and-community-interaction/1310 "2026-03-30T14:26:41Z")
The ADS-B Exchange Discord server is by far the largest and most active ADS-B server on Discord. It is the preferred location for technical support and general community interaction. Join today! ADS-B Exchange Discord … --- ## [🌍 OpenFreeMap Layers and Improved Replay & Aircraft Icons Added to the Globe!](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/openfreemap-layers-and-improved-replay-aircraft-icons-added-to-the-globe/1222)
**Author:** [@demetrio](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/demetrio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/openfreemap-layers-and-improved-replay-aircraft-icons-added-to-the-globe/1222 "2025-10-16T20:13:16Z")
We are excited to announce that we’ve secured a long-term relationship with OpenFreeMap to offer you 4 new map layers (named Liberty, Positron, Bright, and Dark) to deliver on: :white\_check\_mark: A layer with all Englis… --- ## [🚀 Introducing Aircraft Type Alerting for Feeders – Your Sky Watch Just Got Smarter!](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/introducing-aircraft-type-alerting-for-feeders-your-sky-watch-just-got-smarter/842)
**Author:** [@demetrio](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/demetrio)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/introducing-aircraft-type-alerting-for-feeders-your-sky-watch-just-got-smarter/842 "2025-09-30T18:56:32Z")
Big news for feeders: you can now get real-time alerts for a specific aircraft type flying in your area! This game-changing feature is built right into your Everywhere account as a feeder, making it easier than ever to t… --- ## [Join the fastest growing ADS-B Discord server](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/join-the-fastest-growing-ads-b-discord-server/147)
**Author:** [@craig](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/craig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/join-the-fastest-growing-ads-b-discord-server/147 "2025-08-16T16:46:11Z")
--- ## [ADS-B Exchange is Heading to Dayton Hamvention! 🎉](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/ads-b-exchange-is-heading-to-dayton-hamvention/1054)
**Author:** [@demetrio](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/demetrio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/ads-b-exchange-is-heading-to-dayton-hamvention/1054 "2025-05-12T20:52:50Z")
We’re excited to announce that ADS-B Exchange will be at the Dayton Hamvention later this week! Come visit us at Booth 1402 to chat about open skies, aircraft tracking, and all things ADS-B. :round\_pushpin: Hamvention 2… --- ## [Breaking News: BELL 206 JetRanger crashes into the Hudson River near Pier 40 in NYC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/breaking-news-bell-206-jetranger-crashes-into-the-hudson-river-near-pier-40-in-nyc/1000)
**Author:** [@demetrio](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/demetrio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 9:11pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/breaking-news-bell-206-jetranger-crashes-into-the-hudson-river-near-pier-40-in-nyc/1000 "2025-04-10T21:11:54Z")
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/helicopter-crash-hudson-river-rcna200721 https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=a1d0e7 --- ## [Engineering Maintenance Friday, Mar 14, 2025 at 6pm ET](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/engineering-maintenance-friday-mar-14-2025-at-6pm-et/949)
**Author:** [@demetrio](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/demetrio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 7:33pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/engineering-maintenance-friday-mar-14-2025-at-6pm-et/949 "2025-03-12T19:33:45Z")
FYI: Engineering is performing a planned maintenance upgrade for https://www.adsbexchange.com only (i.e. not globe nor account) on Friday, Mar 14, 2025 between 6:00 & 6:05pm ET. --- ## [New Premium Subscriber login workflow](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/new-premium-subscriber-login-workflow/927)
**Author:** [@demetrio](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/demetrio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 9:56pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/new-premium-subscriber-login-workflow/927 "2025-03-09T21:56:42Z")
Due to the confusion around logging in as a premium subscriber from our map/globe, we have released a new subscriber workflow to automatically recognize that you are entering store credentials on the Everywhere account S… --- ## [Intrigued by recent aerial activity?](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/intrigued-by-recent-aerial-activity/783)
**Author:** [@soj\_3358574\_70791](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/soj_3358574_70791)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/intrigued-by-recent-aerial-activity/783 "2024-12-19T20:12:29Z")
Intrigued by recent aerial activity on the East Coast? Join ADS-B Exchange and help us map the skies! Our network of enthusiasts are tracking aircraft worldwide. Together, we can shed light on what’s flying overhead. --- ## [ADSB Exchange Premium Map Layers](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/adsb-exchange-premium-map-layers/340)
**Author:** [@craig](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/craig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/adsb-exchange-premium-map-layers/340 "2024-02-17T18:03:52Z")
ADSB Exchange Premium members (feeders and subscribers) gain access to additional map layers. These include: IFR High Charts (Premium) - Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) charts provide aeronautical information for instru… --- ## [Best in Class Aeronautical Layers](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/best-in-class-aeronautical-layers/329)
**Author:** [@craig](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/craig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/best-in-class-aeronautical-layers/329 "2024-02-16T22:16:45Z")
You may have noticed recently that there were some issues with the VFR/IFR chart layers. This functionality has now been restored on the public map. In addition, ADS-B Exchange is excited to announce an enhancement to o… --- ## [New Feature - Full Details](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/new-feature-full-details/110)
**Author:** [@craig](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/craig)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 7:23pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/new-feature-full-details/110 "2023-11-01T19:23:39Z")
ADS-B Exchange is thrilled to announce that ADS-B Exchange’s feeder network now has early access to the latest release! We’ve taken arrivals and departures to the next level by adding lots of aircraft details (example b… --- ## [Technology, what could go wrong?](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/technology-what-could-go-wrong/127)
**Author:** [@craig](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/craig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/technology-what-could-go-wrong/127 "2023-10-23T22:27:16Z")
Technology, what could go wrong? by Jason Lorraine, Assistant Vice President of Product Sales & Strategic Solutions, JETNET Let me set the scene for you. I’m hurling across the skies in a metal tube, enjoying the cabin… --- ## [Will new features be for public use?](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/will-new-features-be-for-public-use/53)
**Author:** [@PieEyeInTheSky](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/PieEyeInTheSky)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/will-new-features-be-for-public-use/53 "2023-09-14T16:16:35Z")
Will there be continued development of new features for public/journalist use or are those only for enterprise customers? --- ## [New Feature - Takeoffs and Landings](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/new-feature-takeoffs-and-landings/23)
**Author:** [@craig](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/craig)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/new-feature-takeoffs-and-landings/23 "2023-09-14T13:46:28Z")
Live September 13th, 2023 (Est. 9:30pm ET) We’re excited to announce the latest release of a new tracking map feature currently in beta: takeoffs and landings. Clicking on any aircraft on the map will reveal the informa… --- ## [ADS-B Exchange Social Channels](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/ads-b-exchange-social-channels/22)
**Author:** [@craig](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/craig)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 9:19pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/ads-b-exchange-social-channels/22 "2023-09-13T21:19:13Z")
--- ## [Record Number of Feeders!](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/record-number-of-feeders/35)
**Author:** [@craig](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/craig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/record-number-of-feeders/35 "2023-09-13T21:01:52Z")
ADS-B Exchange recorded its highest ever feeder count last week. The Exchange experienced 5.48% feeder growth in the last quarter. This momentum is expected to ramp up significantly as new initiatives and features are la… --- ## [Featured Content: The Public Value of Unfiltered Flight Tracking: Insights by ADSBexchange](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/featured-content-the-public-value-of-unfiltered-flight-tracking-insights-by-adsbexchange/37)
**Author:** [@craig](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/craig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 7:44pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/featured-content-the-public-value-of-unfiltered-flight-tracking-insights-by-adsbexchange/37 "2023-09-12T19:44:57Z")
by Dan Streufert Many approach us at ADS-B Exchange with a common query: “How does unfiltered flight tracking serve the public?” To shed light on this, let’s delve into the various aspects that underscore the significan… --- ## [Featured Content: Hurdles in Investigative Journalism: an Exploration of Canadian State-Registered Aircraft](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/featured-content-hurdles-in-investigative-journalism-an-exploration-of-canadian-state-registered-aircraft/36)
**Author:** [@craig](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/craig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 6:09pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/featured-content-hurdles-in-investigative-journalism-an-exploration-of-canadian-state-registered-aircraft/36 "2023-09-12T18:09:29Z")
by Steffan Watkins for ADSBexchange.com A hurdle Canadian journalists might face when investigating flights of federal, provincial, or municipal law enforcement is a lack of familiarity with which police forces have air… --- ## [ADSB Exchange - Forum Rules](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/adsb-exchange-forum-rules/25)
**Author:** [@craig](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/craig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/adsb-exchange-forum-rules/25 "2023-09-02T17:04:58Z")
Forum rules… Be Kind - You must respect all users, regardless of your liking towards them. Treat others the way you want to be treated. No Inappropriate Language - The use of profanity should be kept to a minimum. Howe…