r/aviation

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Aircraft, airplanes, aviation, and flying. Helicopters & rotorcraft, airships, balloons, paragliders, and anything that sustains you in the air is acceptable to post here. Please read our rules before posting, and check if there are megathreads active for any topics. Thank you for participating in the r/aviation community.

The community at a glance

r/aviation is a Subreddit for Professions with roughly 2.8M members. It has been around since 2008. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Professions topic page.

Roughly 189K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Aircraft, Flight, and Looking For A. Product recommendations often mention aviation books and flight school.

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Established 2008
2.8M Members

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Community Features

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +189K members
Growth: +7.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 14K members
  • 2014: 17K members
  • 2015: 15K members
  • 2016: 22K members
  • 2017: 105K members
  • 2018: 155K members
  • 2019: 174K members
  • 2020: 247K members
  • 2021: 151K members
  • 2023: 421K members
  • 2024: 583K members
  • 2025: 736K members
  • 2026: 146K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 22K members
  • Dec: 17K members
  • Jan: 16K members
  • Feb: 11K members
  • Mar: 24K members
  • Apr: 17K members
  • May: 17K members
  • Jun: 18K members
  • Jul: 17K members
  • Aug: 20K members
  • Sep: 8K members

Topics

  • Aircraft
    92 posts in the past month
    #1
    Aircraft
    92
  • Flight
    64 posts in the past month
    #2
    Flight
    64
  • Looking For A
    49 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For A
    49
  • Plane
    41 posts in the past month
    #4
    Plane
    41
  • Aviation
    36 posts in the past month
    #5
    Aviation
    36

Flair

  • PlaneSpotting
    88 posts in the past month
    1. Rare shot of Concorde nose configuration used during approach, landing and taxiing
    2. All three in-service passenger quad jumbo-jets in one photo at KJFK (A340, A380, 747)
    3. EMBRAER KC-390 Millennium
    #1
    PlaneSpotting
    Rare shot of Concorde nose configuration used during approach, landing and taxiing · All three in-service passenger quad jumbo-jets in one photo at KJFK (A340, A380, 747) · EMBRAER KC-390 Millennium
    88
  • News
    34 posts in the past month
    1. American Airlines passenger duct taped to his seat following unruly behavior onboard flight AA618 Thursday night.
    2. The Airlink Embraers just flew dangerously low over DHL Stadium in Cape Town 😳
    3. Airline statement on the DHL Stadium flyover @ Cape Town by two Embraers
    #2
    News
    American Airlines passenger duct taped to his seat following unruly behavior onboard flight AA618 Thursday night. · The Airlink Embraers just flew dangerously low over DHL Stadium in Cape Town 😳 · Airline statement on the DHL Stadium flyover @ Cape Town by two Embraers
    34
  • Discussion
    26 posts in the past month
    1. Another angle from the fly iver from Cape Town stadium today.
    2. Say what you may about this flyover. These shots are incredible. No AI required.
    3. Alternate view of too low Cape Town Flyover
    #3
    Discussion
    Another angle from the fly iver from Cape Town stadium today. · Say what you may about this flyover. These shots are incredible. No AI required. · Alternate view of too low Cape Town Flyover
    26
  • Question
    21 posts in the past month
    1. So after such a long deployment, how many aircraft on deck would be just hangar queens now?
    2. Airbus A350-10000?
    3. Seen on arrival at KBUR. How does one “fly quietly” at an airport mostly served by passenger jets?
    #4
    Question
    So after such a long deployment, how many aircraft on deck would be just hangar queens now? · Airbus A350-10000? · Seen on arrival at KBUR. How does one “fly quietly” at an airport mostly served by passenger jets?
    21
  • History
    15 posts in the past month
    1. [Dad Lore] Photos my father took while he was working on an aircraft carrier
    2. Wreckage of aircraft F-117 82-0806 'Something Wicked'
    3. YF-23 and B-2 Spirit , two stealth aircraft in same frame.
    #5
    History
    [Dad Lore] Photos my father took while he was working on an aircraft carrier · Wreckage of aircraft F-117 82-0806 'Something Wicked' · YF-23 and B-2 Spirit , two stealth aircraft in same frame.
    15

Product recommendations

  • aviation books
    6 posts in the past month
    1. What are some of the must read books for an aviator? Pls recommend.
    2. What flight schools would you recommend (based on my list)
    3. What aviation books would you recommend to a 3rd year physics student?
    #1
    aviation books
    What are some of the must read books for an aviator? Pls recommend. · What flight schools would you recommend (based on my list) · What aviation books would you recommend to a 3rd year physics student?
    6
  • flight school
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Hi, I`am about to start my aviation life which is my dream but i have no idea which flight school i should choose so, can anyone recommend me a flight school around Mcdonough Ga
    2. What flight schools would you recommend (based on my list)
    3. Guys in Vancouver, Bc, Canada, how much and how many hours does it cost you to finish ppl? Do you recommend any specifc school
    #2
    flight school
    Hi, I`am about to start my aviation life which is my dream but i have no idea which flight school i should choose so, can anyone recommend me a flight school around Mcdonough Ga · What flight schools would you recommend (based on my list) · Guys in Vancouver, Bc, Canada, how much and how many hours does it cost you to finish ppl? Do you recommend any specifc school
    5
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/aviation for?
Best for Professions enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/aviation free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/aviation have?
Roughly 2.8M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/aviation on?
r/aviation runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/aviation cover?
On the Hive Index, r/aviation is organized under Professions.
How do I join r/aviation?
You can join r/aviation by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Professions communities like?
Communities for professionals in specific career paths to connect with peers and advance in their field. Covers a range of industries and roles, with LinkedIn groups and dedicated platforms serving executive-track professionals and industry associations hosting member communities.
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