Design isn’t just about how things look—it’s about how they work for real people. In our latest engineering blog, one FlightAware engineer shares how learning design thinking reshaped their approach to problem-solving. By “listening with your eyes,” building empathy through immersion, and prototyping early to learn, they discovered that design and engineering aren’t opposites—they’re partners in creating better, more human technology. https://hubs.li/Q03RFG110 #DesignThinking #Engineering #Innovation #FlightAwareEngineering
FlightAware
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Houston, TX 22,535 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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Eleven Greenway Plaza
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Houston, TX 77046, US
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New York, NY 10110, US
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ONE OF THE MOST TRACKED FLIGHTS OF THE WEEK OCT 19-25: DAL8891 Shohei is actually on a plane to Toronto. 😏 Eyes were on the plane alleged to carry the the LA Dodgers to play the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series. https://hubs.li/Q03QjsLk0 #flightaware #bigdata #avgeeks #centraltoaviation #aviation #aviationlovers #flighttracking #mosttrackedflight #Dodgers #BlueJays #WorldSeries
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FlightAware AeroAPI now offers expanded access to comprehensive flight history across airports, operators, and routes. The API supports flight planning, resource management, maintenance, and competitive analysis with precise, customizable data. Learn more about how this solution enhances flight operations. https://lnkd.in/dNNhXMTs #NBAA2025
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ONE OF THE MOST TRACKED FLIGHTS OF THE WEEK OCT 5-11: UAL4206 United Airlines flew a Boeing 777 as part of the San Francisco Fleet Week air show. https://hubs.li/Q03Nl0vz0 #flightaware #bigdata #avgeeks #centraltoaviation #aviation #SFFleetWeek #flighttracking #mosttrackedflight
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Business aviation converges on Las Vegas for #NBAA2025. Explore our event flight tracking dashboard to see the movement of aircraft bringing industry leaders together. 🗓️ Oct 14–16 https://hubs.li/Q03Nl69w0 #flightaware #bigdata #avgeeks
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We are thrilled to be the Live Flight Tracking Map Sponsor for the Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race ⚡ Reviving a century of American aviation heritage while celebrating the dawn of electric flight — this race marks a new chapter in innovation and sustainability. Follow the action live tomorrow Sunday, October 12 at 9am EST: https://hubs.li/Q03N8sYf0 #ElectricAviation #PulitzerRace #FlightAware
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From Maine’s rocky coast to California’s sandy shores, fall colors are best seen from above 🍂✈️ Explore three stunning autumn destinations perfect for your next flight. #FallTravel #Aviation #FlightAware https://hubs.li/Q03MyJVy0
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See the latest from the FlightAware ADS-B Network, a community of aviation enthusiasts hosting a network of over 40,000 receivers in almost 200 countries and on all seven continents. https://hubs.li/Q03Lzxl70 #flightaware #bigdata #avgeeks #aviation
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Happy World Tourism Day! From planning trips to tracking flights in real time, FlightAware helps travelers and aviation enthusiasts stay connected to the journey. Download the our FREE app to help you on your next adventure: https://hubs.li/Q03KJZ0q0 #WorldTourismDay #FlightAware #Aviation #Travel
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We’re excited to provide a Live Race Tracking experience for the Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race! ⚡
Incredible momentum building for the Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race organized by the Advanced Air Mobility Institute, hosted by #NAAMCE ⚡️✈️ www.pulitzertrophy.com Title Sponsor - JobsOhio Premier Sponsor - Textron eAviation Supporting Sponsor - Hartzell Propeller Awards Sponsor - National Aviation Heritage Area Awards Venue - Smithsonian Institution Live Race Sponsor - FlightAware Virtual Race Sponsor - #XPlane Home Airport - City of Springfield, Ohio - Government Insurance Provider - #ATA Education Provider - #noun Documentary Film Crew - #AVIATRIX Pulitzer Licensor - National Aeronautic Association This will be a thrilling contest between BETA TECHNOLOGIES and Pipistrel Aircraft for #eCTOL speed superiority with Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medallions for the top 3 finishing Teams 🥇🥈🥉 Exactly 6 weeks until kickoff and there’s still plenty of time to enter as a pilot (electric aircraft provided), sponsor, or attend to witness the revival of a Century of American Aviation Heritage 🇺🇸 *Please repost to help spread the word and comment below if you’d like a #media pass or complimentary tickets (tag your +1s) before they go on sale in September!