FlightAware

How do you decide which programming language should power your microservices? FlightAware engineers evaluated several options using five criteria: ✔ Performance ✔ Safety ✔ Learning curve ✔ Cloud and library support ✔ Tooling These factors helped the team compare Python, Go, and Rust in real-world service development scenarios. See how the languages stacked up: https://hubs.li/Q049Wxh20 #BackendEngineering #DevTools #FlightAware #bigdata #avgeeks

This month we’ve been shining a spotlight on some of the standout ADS-B hosts and feeder sites that help power FlightAware’s global flight tracking network. These contributors play a key role in delivering the real-time data that keeps the aviation community connected. Take a look at the featured sites and the people behind them: https://hubs.li/Q048n9zq0 #ADSb #AvGeek #FlightTracking #FlightAware

What does it take to track flights across the globe in real time? It’s not just satellites or infrastructure—it’s a powerful, distributed network of contributors on the ground. Inside FlightAware’s Global FlightFeeder Network, thousands of hosts are helping build one of the most comprehensive aviation data ecosystems in the world. See how it works and why it matters: https://hubs.li/Q047sbBB0 #Aviation #BigData #AirTraffic #ADSb #FlightAware #AvGeek

We are celebrating 21 years of FlightAware. What began as a vision to make flight information more accessible has grown into one of the world’s most comprehensive aviation data platforms. Over the past two decades, FlightAware has helped airlines, airports, businesses, and aviation enthusiasts better understand the skies through real-time data, analytics, and global flight tracking. This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the incredible community behind it—from the engineers and aviation experts who build and maintain the platform to the thousands of FlightFeeder hosts and aviation enthusiasts who help power the global ADS-B network. Here’s to 21 years of innovation, collaboration, and keeping the world connected to the skies—and to everything still ahead. https://hubs.li/Q0470ZQk0 #FlightAware #Aviation #FlightTracking #AvGeek #AviationData

FlightAware is continuing to expand its global flight-tracking network, and we’re currently looking for new FlightFeeder hosts across key regions in South America. By hosting a FlightFeeder, you help strengthen the global ADS-B network that powers accurate, real-time flight tracking used by airlines, airports, researchers, and aviation enthusiasts around the world. Each new receiver improves coverage, data quality, and visibility into the skies. Learn more and see if you qualify: https://hubs.li/Q046t7ZK0 Help us continue building one of the world’s most comprehensive aviation data networks. #FlightAware #AviationData #ADSb #AvGeek #BigData

Olympic flight traffic continues over northern Italy with the Paralympic Games continuing through the week. Trends show a decline in business aviation traffic, while commercial aviation continues to trend upward as airlines move athletes, teams, officials, and spectators to the region. Check out the data here: https://lnkd.in/gU4JJiCM #FlightAware #WinterOlympics #BigData #ParalympicWinterGames

Esri enables FlightAware’s data to be visualized in unique and innovative ways, unlocking new perspectives and insights.

Nearly six years ago, we began FlightAware’s journey toward Site Reliability Engineering—starting with more structured incident response and meaningful postmortems. Today, those practices are still in place and continue to pay dividends. They’ve helped us learn from incidents, improve resilience, and deliver more reliable products to our customers. Read the full article: https://hubs.ly/Q045fnsn0 #flightaware #bigdata #avgeeks

ADS-B didn’t just change how aircraft are tracked — it expanded coverage, improved accuracy, and unlocked new insights across global airspace. Dive into the journey from radar to ADS-B in our latest blog. 📊✈️ https://hubs.li/Q044G6Wk0 #Aviation #ADSB #FlightTracking #AvGeek #BigData

Behind every data point stands a talented team of engineers making it all possible. At FlightAware, our engineers are constantly advancing the systems that deliver accurate, reliable aviation insights worldwide. A sincere thank you for your hard work and commitment to excellence. Be sure to check out our engineering blog to learn more about what they do behind the scenes: https://hubs.li/Q044h7Mf0 #engineersweek #flightaware #bigdata