The primary sources for live airline flight data include:
1. ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast) Networks
• OpenSky Network (Free & Research-Oriented)
• ADS-B Exchange (Unfiltered Global Flight Data)
• FlightAware (Commercial & API Access)
• Flightradar24 (Commercial & API Access)
2. FAA & Government Aviation Feeds
• FAA SWIM (System Wide Information Management) – US-based real-time flight data
• Eurocontrol NM B2B – European air traffic data
3. IATA (International Air Transport Association) APIs
• Offers flight schedules, airline status, and operational data (paid access)
4. Airline & Airport APIs
• Many airlines and airports provide public or commercial APIs for live flight status
5. GDS (Global Distribution Systems)
• Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport provide airline ticketing and scheduling data
If you’re looking for a commercial-grade solution like Aviation Week, services like FlightAware Firehose, OAG, or Cirium offer comprehensive real-time and historical aviation data. Are you planning to build something aviation-related?