Understanding how flight data is managed is essential for aviation professionals and enthusiasts alike. Our newest blog explains flight blocking—the mechanisms behind why some flights are hidden from public tracking, how aircraft owners can control visibility, and how FlightAware handles these scenarios in practice. Gain clarity on privacy, data access, and FlightAware’s approach to supporting users with blocked flights. Read the full article: https://hubs.li/Q041nLZy0 #flightaware #bigdata #avgeeks
FlightAware
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Houston, TX 23,087 followers
Revolutionizing the aviation industry with global flight tracking in the air and on the ground.
About us
FlightAware (flightaware.com) is the leading provider of real-time and historical flight information and insights to the global aviation community. FlightAware serves all segments of the aviation marketplace through best-of-breed applications and data services that provide comprehensive information about the current and predicted movement of aircraft. Through the collection, interpretation, and enrichment of hundreds of sources of data, including data from FlightAware’s own proprietary terrestrial ADS-B network spanning seven continents and in 200 countries and territories, the company is able to transform millions of raw flight data elements and deliver them as coherent, easy-to-consume flight stories. As a single source of accurate and actionable data for aviation players large and small, FlightAware is central to aviation. FlightAware is owned by Collins Aerospace (a Raytheon company) with headquarters in Houston and locations in New York, Austin, Singapore, and London.
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http://flightaware.com/
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- Industry
- Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Houston, TX
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2005
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Houston, TX 77046, US
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New York, NY 10110, US
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Updates
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Some of the most-tracked flights of the week (January 11–17) featured NASA trainer aircraft N915NA, N967NA, and N961NA as they headed to Florida’s Space Coast ahead of the Artemis II rollout to the launch pad. Track the flight here: https://hubs.li/Q03_mHxF0 #NASA #ArtemisII #FlightAware #AvGeeks #Aviation #FlightTracking
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Review eight years of U.S. holiday air travel data and insights on our Holiday Travel Dashboard. https://lnkd.in/gw-pdF53 #flightaware #bigdata #avgeeks
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ONE OF THE MOST TRACKED FLIGHTS OF THE WEEK DEC 28 - JAN 3: SJX12 https://hubs.li/Q03ZyxDz0 New Year’s “time-travel” flight, STARLUX Airlines Taipei–San Francisco service, depart in 2026 and arrive in 2025 due to crossing the International Date Line. #flightaware #bigdata #avgeeks #aviation #flighttracking
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At FlightAware, we’re evolving our authentication stack with OpenID Connect to secure applications across domains. This lets us unify login across services like FlightAware and GlobalBeacon using one modern identity solution without weakening session security. It’s a big step in improving usability, scalability, and security across our platform. https://hubs.li/Q03ZyMGP0 #bigdata #avgeek
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Thank you for trusting us to keep you informed throughout the year. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and successful New Year—and safe travels wherever 2026 takes you. ✈️ #flightaware #bigdata #avgeeks #happynewyear
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From all of us at FlightAware, wishing you safe travels, smooth flights, and happy holidays. ✈️🎄 #flightaware #HappyHolidays
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ONE OF THE MOST TRACKED FLIGHTS OF THE WEEK DEC 7-13: C6038 A US Coast Guard helicopter spreading some holiday cheer over the coast of Puerto Rico. 🎄🎅 https://hubs.li/Q03YQbgC0 #flightaware #bigdata #avgeeks #aviation #happyholidays #hohoho
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2025 was a milestone year for FlightAware. We celebrated 20 years of global flight tracking, surpassed 40,000 active FlightFeeders®, expanded worldwide coverage, and supported millions of users every month. None of it would be possible without our incredible community. 👉 Read our latest blog for a look at the data, growth, and achievements that defined the year. https://hubs.li/Q03YMQt40 #flightaware #bigdata #avgeeks
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ONE OF THE MOST TRACKED FLIGHTS OF THE WEEK DEC 7-13: CES745 The historic launch of the world's longest commercial flight (overall journey), connecting Shanghai (PVG) to Buenos Aires (EZE) with a stop in Auckland (AKL). https://hubs.li/Q03YfS370 #flightaware #bigdata #avgeeks #centraltoaviation #aviation #aviationlovers #flighttracking #mosttrackedflight #ChinaEasternAirline