Hi!

We are Lars Smithuis and Marieke Hoiting, together known as LaMa Aviation, based in the Netherlands. Our shared passion for aviation brought us together in 2015 during our studies at the Aviation Academy in Amsterdam. Since then, we have been exploring the fascinating world of aviation together and sharing our experiences through our website, Instagram, and YouTube channel.

Professionally, we are both active in the aviation industry. Lars works at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as a ground handler and pushback/ tow tug driver, while Marieke has gained experience in the private aviation sector.

Our travels are often planned around specific aircraft or aviation-related events. For example, we flew on a Fokker F28 Fellowship during a trip to Argentina and attended the Aerospace Valley Air Show at Edwards Air Force Base as press. We also like to visit aviation museums, such as the National Military Museum in Soesterberg and the Museum of Flight in Seattle.

Through LaMa Aviation, we aim to share our passion for aviation and inspire others. On our website, you can find travel stories, hotel reviews, photos, and videos from our adventures. We are also active on Instagram, where we post updates and photos, and on YouTube, where we share videos of our flying and spotting experiences.

LaMa Aviation has built a reputation in the aviation community for its in-depth documentation of unique flights, encounters with rare aircraft, and adventurous travel stories. The publications provide a behind-the-scenes look at the aviation industry and try to inspire other aviation enthusiasts to pursue similar experiences. We are proud of what we have achieved so far and look forward to continuing to share our love for aviation with the world.

All in all, this website summarizes our passion for aviation and travelling.  Be careful though: our excitement for aviation might be contagious 😜 !!

Would you like to know more about us? Send us a message here!