FlightAware Firehose API

FlightAware is a leading provider of real-time and historical flight tracking data. Originally founded in the United States, the company has grown to manage the world's largest flight tracking platform, leveraging data from over 30,000 ground stations and satellite-based ADS-B information. Its Firehose API service is a primary tool for airlines, researchers, and developers to access global flight positions and status updates.

In late 2021, the brand underwent a significant ownership change when it was acquired by Collins Aerospace, a business unit of the American multinational conglomerate Raytheon Technologies (now known as RTX Corporation). This acquisition integrated FlightAware's digital capabilities into Collins Aerospace's broader aviation data and connectivity ecosystem. Today, it operates as part of RTX's extensive aerospace and defense portfolio, maintaining its headquarters and primary development in the United States while serving a global market.