What FlightView does

FlightView is a consumer-facing real-time flight tracking platform that enables individual travelers to monitor flight status by flight number, route, or airline, and to track airport delays across U.S. and Canadian airports. The product surface spans a responsive web application at app.flightview.com, native iOS and Android mobile apps (published under OAG Aviation Worldwide Limited), and complementary features including live arrival/departure boards, an Airport Delay Tracker, a My Trips itinerary manager, and airport-level weather forecasts. Underlying technology combines live departure and arrival feeds with airport delay intelligence and weather data delivered through a mobile-first interface.

FlightView operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of OAG Aviation Group, leveraging the parent's aviation data infrastructure and Official Data Source partnerships, including American Airlines' founding-partner designation of OAG. Distribution is multi-channel via the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and the web app, with user authentication supported through Google Sign-In and analytics/monetization integrations including Google Analytics, Criteo, Amazon, and Media.net.

The business model is freemium at the consumer surface (free mobile and web apps) with monetization likely derived from advertising and analytics integrations, while enterprise-grade flight data monetization accrues to the OAG parent via B2B Flight Data API subscription services to airlines and travel-industry clients. Customer segments are horizontally oriented toward individual travelers and business travelers tracking personal or work itineraries, with no named enterprise customers disclosed. The company is privately held, was founded in 1981, is headquartered in Allston, Massachusetts, and operates with 11–50 employees.

Name

FlightView

Legal name

FlightView

Website

https://flightview.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FlightView is a consumer flight-tracking platform offering real-time flight status, U.S./Canadian airport delay information, and trip management via web and mobile apps. It serves individual and business travelers as a wholly owned subsidiary of OAG Aviation Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flight Tracking Software

NAICS

Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Flights Metasearch & Airfare Comparison (THALAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flight Booking & Airfare Management (HSACAKAB)

Keywords

• Real-time flight tracking
• Airport delay information
• Flight status monitoring
• Aviation data services
• Travel mobile applications

Headquarters

HQ city

Allston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consumer Mobile Application: FlightView operates as a free consumer mobile app with monetization likely through premium features or advertising. The app is available on iOS and Android platforms for individual travelers.
2. B2B Flight Data API Services: As a subsidiary of OAG, FlightView benefits from OAG's position in the Flight Data API market, which projects growth from $500 million in 2025 to approximately $1.165 billion by 2031 at 13.5% CAGR, serving airlines, travel companies, and aviation industry clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

FlightView provides a consumer-facing real-time flight tracking platform available on iOS, Android, and the web, allowing users to search flights by airline, flight number, or route, monitor live arrival and departure boards, and access U.S. and Canadian airport delay information. The platform also includes personal trip management via "My Trips" and travel weather forecasts. As a wholly owned subsidiary of OAG (Official Airline Guide), FlightView leverages OAG's aviation data infrastructure and official data source partnerships, including with American Airlines, to deliver flight status information to individual travelers.

Product overview

FlightView is a consumer-facing flight tracking platform providing real-time flight status information and airport intelligence. The core product consists of a flight tracker (allowing searches by flight, route, or airline), an airport delay tracker for U.S. and Canadian airports, and arrival/departure boards. These are accessible via a responsive web application and native mobile apps for iOS and Android. The platform integrates weather forecasting features and a personal trip management tool called 'My Trips' for itinerary management. FlightView operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of OAG (Official Airline Guide), leveraging OAG's aviation data infrastructure and partnerships including American Airlines as an Official Data Source.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FlightView Flight Tracker Real-time flight tracking tool that allows users to track flights by airline name/code, flight number, or route, providing comprehensive flight status information for personal, vacation, and business travel.
• Airport Delay Tracker Provides departure status information for U.S. and Canadian airports, including delay maps, airport delay information, and real-time status monitoring for individual travelers.
• FlightView Mobile App (iOS) iPhone/iOS mobile flight tracking application available on the App Store, enabling users to track flights and access airport information on Apple mobile devices.
• FlightView Mobile App (Android) Android mobile flight tracking application available on Google Play Store, enabling users to track flights and access airport information on Android devices.
• My Trips Personal itinerary management feature allowing users to save and manage their travel plans and upcoming trips within the FlightView platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• PartSelect named flightview in best travel apps

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• American AirlinescoreTechnology or IntegrationAmerican Airlines has chosen OAG as a founding partner to launch its Official Data Source initiative. This partnership reflects a strong relationship and shared commitment to championing the quality and accuracy of flight status data. As a wholly owned subsidiary of OAG, FlightView benefits from this data quality commitment and official data sourcing.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Flightradar24: Popular consumer flight tracking platform powered by a global ADS-B receiver network, offering live maps, arrival/departure boards, and premium subscriptions. Comparable to FlightView in target audience and product surface, with broader international coverage.
• FlightAware: Leading flight tracking platform offering real-time flight status, ADS-B-based tracking, and flight data APIs to consumers and aviation enterprises. Directly competes with FlightView across consumer apps, web tracking, and B2B data services.
• Cirium: Aviation data and analytics company (part of RELX) providing flight data, schedules, and analytics to airlines and travel enterprises. Operates the FlightStats consumer product, making it a sibling competitor across both B2B data and consumer tracking.
• FlightStats: Flight tracking and airport information service (now part of Cirium) offering real-time status, historical data, and APIs. Closely overlaps with FlightView's flight tracker and airport delay products.
• AirNav RadarBox: ADS-B-based flight tracking platform offering real-time maps, arrival/departure boards, and data feeds. Comparable to FlightView in flight information core, with a stronger enthusiast/aviation hobbyist user base.

Emerging players

• App in the Air: Personal air travel assistant with flight tracking, trip management, and loyalty program features. Comparable to FlightView's My Trips functionality, targeting frequent flyer segments with premium subscription monetization.
• Hopper: Mobile-first travel app combining flight booking, price prediction, and trip management. Comparable to FlightView on the consumer travel app surface, but monetizes primarily through booking rather than data subscriptions.
• Flighty: iOS-focused flight tracking app emphasizing proactive delay alerts and beautiful design for frequent flyers. Competes with FlightView's mobile app for high-engagement individual travelers willing to pay for premium tracking.

Broad incumbents

• Kayak: Major travel search engine offering flight search, price comparison, and flight status tracking. Overlaps with FlightView on flight status/tracking while operating a much broader travel marketplace.
• Google Flights: Major online flight search and tracking product from Google, integrated into Maps and Search. Comparable to FlightView as a consumer flight information platform, with vastly greater distribution, brand, and native data integration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FlightView
• Facebookfacebook.com/47655137930
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flightview

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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