# Announcements **URL:** https://discussions.flightaware.com/c/flightaware/announcements/10.md [Latest](https://discussions.flightaware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discussions.flightaware.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Announcements category](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/about-the-announcements-category/50912)
**Author:** [@system](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
Official FlightAware Announcements and Notifications --- ## [Welcome to the new and improved Discourse!](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/welcome-to-the-new-and-improved-discourse/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/welcome-to-the-new-and-improved-discourse/8 "2026-05-02T18:50:48Z")
A new Discussions is ready and open for everyone to use! As mentioned we fully migrated the existing content to the new platform to provide a seamless experience. Additionally, the new platform offers a variety of new f… --- ## [Android App Update v5.16.3: Ads Were Displayed for Some ADS-B Hosts](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/android-app-update-v5-16-3-ads-were-displayed-for-some-ads-b-hosts/100895)
**Author:** [@MatthewH2](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/MatthewH2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/android-app-update-v5-16-3-ads-were-displayed-for-some-ads-b-hosts/100895 "2026-10-29T20:30:57Z")
Hi everyone, We recently identified an issue with the FlightAware Android app that caused some ADS-B hosts to see ads despite having ad-free access as a benefit of being a host. This issue was fixed in Android app vers… --- ## [See & Listen to ATC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/see-listen-to-atc/100556)
**Author:** [@JoseADuran](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/JoseADuran)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/see-listen-to-atc/100556 "2026-07-10T12:40:01Z")
Will FlightAware “See & Listen to ATC” app be available for Android? --- ## [Need transport](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/need-transport/97618)
**Author:** [@VinPaulTolli](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/VinPaulTolli)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2025, 12:08am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/need-transport/97618 "2025-03-15T00:08:41Z")
I have two helicopters. One at Oceanside airport, second at Palomar. Needing pilot to fly me on my helicopter to Arizona and Nevada often. Pick up at my home with helicopter. Name: Vincent Paul Tolliver --- ## [Profile Picture Update](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/profile-picture-update/26893)
**Author:** [@beno56](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/beno56)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2017, 5:17pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/profile-picture-update/26893 "2017-10-12T17:17:48Z")
Single Sign-On (SSO) now includes the FlightAware profile picture. Meaning one place to manage you profile picture instead of two. If in the future you would like to replace your image: At FlightAware hover over your… --- ## [Pro Stick X](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/pro-stick-x/79262)
**Author:** [@Njcoussell](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/Njcoussell)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 7:23pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/pro-stick-x/79262 "2023-10-17T19:23:13Z")
Come on guys…you surely have an update on the availability and specs for the Pro Stick X by now? --- ## [FlightAware on Facebook & Squawks on Twitter](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-on-facebook-squawks-on-twitter/8080)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 12:10pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-on-facebook-squawks-on-twitter/8080 "2021-01-27T12:10:45Z")
If you don’t know about (or already enjoy) the FlightAware Squawks page or the RSS feed, there’s a new way to follow the latest aviation news, photos, and video links: Follow FlightAwareSqwk on Twitter. Also, if you wa… --- ## [Qantas last B747 joyflights before retirement](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/qantas-last-b747-joyflights-before-retirement/66854)
**Author:** [@SweetPea11](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/SweetPea11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 11:28am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/qantas-last-b747-joyflights-before-retirement/66854 "2020-07-07T11:28:22Z")
Unfortunately, Melbourne is again in lockdown and I won’t be able to partake. S --- ## [Space Port America](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/space-port-america/60321)
**Author:** [@iangrantak](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/iangrantak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 7:16pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/space-port-america/60321 "2020-01-31T19:16:31Z")
Anyone discussing Spaceport America and Activity with Virgin Galactic? --- ## [978 and 1090 integrated support - When?](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/978-and-1090-integrated-support-when/53966)
**Author:** [@challinan](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/challinan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 12:53pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/978-and-1090-integrated-support-when/53966 "2019-11-06T12:53:56Z")
Greetings. I just read the latest e-mail announcement about the name change, etc. I have a question: I recently added a second receiver setup for 978. When will the software support both receivers and including displa… --- ## [Aireon - major announcement (2019-04-02)](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/aireon-major-announcement-2019-04-02/48000)
**Author:** [@Ian091](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/Ian091)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 4:47pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/aireon-major-announcement-2019-04-02/48000 "2019-04-02T16:47:33Z")
According to their website, Aireon, the providers of space-based global ADS-B reception facilities, have a major announcement scheduled for 2019-04-02 @ 14:00 UTC (10:00 EDT, 15:00 BST, 16:00 CEST). --- ## [Aircraft Type Displays](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/aircraft-type-displays/48)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 4:53pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/aircraft-type-displays/48 "2018-10-30T16:53:43Z")
We’ve just released (in early beta) our latest feature that allows FlightAware users to view airborne aircraft based on the type of aircraft. For example: http://flightaware.com/live/aircrafttype/MD83 You can also mak… --- ## [Google Earth](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/google-earth/8099)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2018, 7:22am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/google-earth/8099 "2018-04-02T07:22:00Z")
Like Google Earth? Based on popular demand, you can now click the “Google Earth” icon on any past flight to examine the route & altitude in 3D. flightaware.com/live/flight/AAL1 … /KBNA/KLGA --- ## [FlightAware's Redesigned Flight Tracking Page](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightawares-redesigned-flight-tracking-page/19370)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightawares-redesigned-flight-tracking-page/19370 "2018-01-25T23:52:00Z")
FlightAware’s Redesigned Flight Tracking Page FlightAware is excited to announce our new flight tracking page, our largest redesign to the flight page in our 12 year history. We’ve kept all the same important content a… --- ## [FlightAware Discussions Upgrade Announcement!](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-discussions-upgrade-announcement/20440)
**Author:** [@beno56](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/beno56)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 9:09am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-discussions-upgrade-announcement/20440 "2017-09-01T09:09:22Z")
As part of FlightAware’s efforts to improve the social experience for our user community, we will be converting to a new discussion forum the week of Aug 14th. The new discussion site will be hosted on the Discourse pla… --- ## [Aireon and FlightAware Announce Qatar Airways as GlobalBeaco](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/aireon-and-flightaware-announce-qatar-airways-as-globalbeaco/19059)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2016, 12:02pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/aireon-and-flightaware-announce-qatar-airways-as-globalbeaco/19059 "2016-09-26T12:02:43Z")
Aireon and FlightAware Announce Qatar Airways as GlobalBeacon Launch Partner Montreal, Canada (September 26, 2016) – Aireon LLC and FlightAware announced today that Qatar Airways will be the first airline to adopt the … --- ## [Aireon + FlightAware Partner for Space-Based Flight Tracking](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/aireon-flightaware-partner-for-space-based-flight-tracking/19058)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2016, 12:01pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/aireon-flightaware-partner-for-space-based-flight-tracking/19058 "2016-09-26T12:01:01Z")
FlightAware and Aireon are proud to announce the world’s first global, space-based ADS-B flight tracking solution. FlightAware’s technology and Aireon’s 66 ADS-B receivers in orbit will forever change the world of flight… --- ## [Maps now show sunlit earth, visualizing day/night](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/maps-now-show-sunlit-earth-visualizing-day-night/18064)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 9:52pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/maps-now-show-sunlit-earth-visualizing-day-night/18064 "2016-02-23T21:52:06Z")
flightaware.com/news/article/Ma … -world/219 --- ## [Build your own FlightAware ADS-B ground station!](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/build-your-own-flightaware-ads-b-ground-station/15581)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2014, 4:01pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/build-your-own-flightaware-ads-b-ground-station/15581 "2014-10-20T16:01:30Z")
Build your own FlightAware ADS-B ground station for under $100. Use a small antenna to track ADS-B flights overhead! PiAware - Learn More flightaware.com/adsb/piaware/build https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-… --- ## [FlightAware Launches Flight Tracking Services for Australia](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-launches-flight-tracking-services-for-australia/12643)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 8:30pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-launches-flight-tracking-services-for-australia/12643 "2012-03-27T20:30:12Z")
FlightAware.com Launches Free Flight Tracking Services for Australia For the first time ever, nationwide flight tracking, airport delays and status updates, real-time maps, and flight alerts are available for private an… --- ## [All-new (free!) flight tracker apps](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/all-new-free-flight-tracker-apps/12057)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2011, 3:58pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/all-new-free-flight-tracker-apps/12057 "2011-09-12T15:58:38Z")
FlightAware is proud to announce the release of our new mobile flight tracker apps for Android, iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone 7! All platforms are free and have FlightAware flight tracking, push notificati… --- ## [Avatars displayed on the forum](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/avatars-displayed-on-the-forum/11807)
**Author:** [@DavidChouinard](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/DavidChouinard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 6:43pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/avatars-displayed-on-the-forum/11807 "2011-06-27T18:43:16Z")
As you may have noticed, the FlightAware forum now displays your global FlightAware avatar. Previously, the avatar displayed around the site was independent of the one set in the forum settings. This update makes your av… --- ## [Want to beta test FlightAware's upcoming mobile apps?](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/want-to-beta-test-flightawares-upcoming-mobile-apps/11640)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2011, 9:40pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/want-to-beta-test-flightawares-upcoming-mobile-apps/11640 "2011-05-03T21:40:01Z")
We’re releasing several new mobile apps very soon and are looking for passionate users to try out a sneak preview and give us feedback. If you’re interested in participating in a beta for the upcoming app, please click … --- ## [FlightAware Statement on FlightPrep Patent](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-statement-on-flightprep-patent/11070)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2010, 8:35pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-statement-on-flightprep-patent/11070 "2010-12-16T20:35:23Z")
FlightAware has received many calls & emails from concerned FlightAware users wanting to know how the recent FlightPrep patent news affects us. We normally would not comment on this kind of matter, but we have decided to… --- ## [FlightAware Releases Major Improvements to Airline Flight Tr](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-releases-major-improvements-to-airline-flight-tr/10177)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2010, 5:11pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-releases-major-improvements-to-airline-flight-tr/10177 "2010-06-21T17:11:36Z")
FlightAware is proud to release a major upgrade to airline flight tracking on FlightAware.com. We have been working behind the scenes for several months to enhance our flight tracking services by adding many new features… --- ## [FlightAware releases V2 iPhone App](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-releases-v2-iphone-app/10140)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2010, 8:14pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-releases-v2-iphone-app/10140 "2010-06-10T20:14:20Z")
FlightAware is proud to announce the release of our all new iPhone app! New interface, faster, view overhead flights (via GPS/Google Maps), airport arrivals/departures, and many other new features! Learn more and downlo… --- ## [FlightAware Sneak Preview: Major Airline Enhancements](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-sneak-preview-major-airline-enhancements/10059)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2010, 6:19pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/flightaware-sneak-preview-major-airline-enhancements/10059 "2010-05-27T18:19:13Z")
Good news! FlightAware has been working behind the scenes for several months to enhance our flight tracking services by adding many new features that are important to airline travelers. We’re very excited and proud of… --- ## [Make FlightAware's home page your home page](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/make-flightawares-home-page-your-home-page/9961)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 6:01am UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/make-flightawares-home-page-your-home-page/9961 "2010-05-12T06:01:06Z")
We’re proud to announce the new FlightAware home page and site design. The new home page includes live airport delays, airport weather, recent photos, and news. You can make our home page the home page in your browser! … --- ## [Want an airport delay map on your web site?](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/want-an-airport-delay-map-on-your-web-site/9760)
**Author:** [@dbaker](https://discussions.flightaware.com/u/dbaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2010, 10:36pm UTC](https://discussions.flightaware.com/t/want-an-airport-delay-map-on-your-web-site/9760 "2010-04-07T22:36:16Z")
FlightAware now has a new option for embedding FlightAware content on your web site.. Simply paste the following code onto your site for a live, animated weather map of US airports with delay information depicted direct… [Next page](https://discussions.flightaware.com/c/flightaware/announcements/10.md?page=1)