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FlightAware controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2026

    FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight cancellation prediction markets

    Lawsuit filed

    FlightAware sued prediction market Kalshi, alleging that Kalshi used FlightAware's data and name without authorization to host betting markets on U.S. flight cancellations. According to the source, Kalshi displayed FlightAware branding and information even after FlightAware demanded it stop. FlightAware is seeking a jury trial and has not specified damages.

    Source excerpt

    • According to FlightAware, Kalshi used FlightAware’s data and name without authorization, displaying FlightAware’s branding and information even after the flight tracker demanded that Kalshi stop.
    • The real-time flight tracker FlightAware is suing the prediction market Kalshi for allegedly using its data to host gambling markets.
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  2. 2024

    FlightAware website data breach

    In August 2024, FlightAware emailed users about a data breach affecting its website. The company said email addresses and passwords were involved and that additional profile information might have been exposed for users who had supplied it. The cited reference did not state how many users were affected or identify a final regulatory or legal resolution.

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