May 2026 release What's new

The next generation of SpottingLog is here.

We've been busy under the hood. We didn't just tweak a few things—we rebuilt the platform from the ground up to be faster, more secure, and ready for the future.

At a glance

Every major update in this release.

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Full details

What's included in the May 2026 release.

Performance & security

  • A total ground-up rewrite

    We've rewritten every single line of code. By using modern security standards and optimised scripts, the platform is now lightning-fast and provides a rock-solid foundation to roll out new features quicker than ever.

  • Security first

    To keep your data safe, we're moving to a newer, improved password-hashing system. The next time you log in, you'll be prompted to perform a quick reset to get your account onto the new standard.

A seamless mobile experience

  • Complete UI overhaul

    Our new interface has been designed with a mobile-first mindset. Whether you're on a desktop or at the airfield, the layout now flows perfectly across all devices.

  • App-like feel (PWA)

    You can now install the platform directly to your home screen as a Progressive Web App. Say goodbye to clunky browser bars and enjoy a full-screen, native-app experience on Apple and Android.

Power tools for your data

  • Advanced table filtering

    Find exactly what you're looking for in seconds. Our new filtering system gives you granular control over your data like never before.

  • Customisable views

    You're in control of what you see. Use our new column toggles to hide or show the data points that matter most to you.

  • Export & print

    Need your data offline? You can now print or export almost any table to CSV—including your specific filtered views.

Enhanced aircraft & fleet tracking

  • Detailed aircraft status

    We've moved beyond Active/Inactive. You can now track aircraft through their entire lifecycle: On Order, Scrapped, Written Off, Preserved, or On Lease.

  • Smarter search lookups

    Adding a sighting is now easier and clearer. Our smart search helps you distinguish between multiple aircraft sharing the same registration, ensuring your logs are 100% accurate.

  • Fleet list & reports

    The fleet list report has been completely transformed with new layouts, airline logos, and full mobile optimisation for checking logged/not logged lists whilst out in the field.

Better photo management

  • New enhanced uploader

    Take total control of your gallery. Our new uploader allows you to crop, zoom, and rotate your photos in a live preview pane before you hit save.

Streamlining the experience

  • Cleaner reports

    We've removed redundant reports and replaced them with powerful filters on your main sightings pages, putting everything you need in one place.

  • The future of production lists

    We've temporarily removed the outdated, static production list to make way for something better. Our team is currently building a dynamic manufacturer database behind the scenes to bring you a much more powerful tool soon.

And so much more…

This update includes dozens of smaller tweaks and subscriber-requested improvements. This rewrite isn't just an update—it's a fresh start that allows us to build the features you've been asking for at faster speeds in the future.

Explore the new era of SpottingLog.

Log in now to see the redesigned app, or start a free trial and experience the next-generation Plane Spotters log book.