A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization
FlightAware, a flight tracking service, is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization to run gambling markets. The lawsuit claims that Kalshi used FlightAware's data and trademark despite being informed to cease and desist. FlightAware is seeking damages and a permanent injunction to prevent Kalshi from using its data.
- ▪FlightAware filed the lawsuit in New York, where Kalshi is already being sued by the New York Attorney General for allegedly running an illegal gambling operation.
- ▪Kalshi began offering users the ability to bet on flight cancellations in July 2026, using data from FlightAware and the US Department of Transportation.
- ▪FlightAware only learned of Kalshi's use of its data when media outlets reached out for comment, and subsequently sent a cease-and-desist letter.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 5 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ FlightAware Is Suing Kalshi Over Flight Cancellation Bets — Gizmodo
- ▪ Flight tracking platform FlightAware sues Kalshi in New York, alleging Kalshi is using its data without permission to let users bet on flight cancellations (Jack Morphet/Wall Street Journal) — Techmeme
- ▪ FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight cancellation prediction markets — TechCrunch
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News A flight tracking service is suing Kalshi for using its data without authorization FlightAware is seeking a permanent injunction against the prediction market platform. By Ian Carlos Campbell Aug. 11, 2026 3:11 pm EST Gece33/Getty Images FlightAware, a flight tracking service and data provider, is suing Kalshi for using its "data and name to run gambling markets," TechCrunch writes. The lawsuit was filed in New York, where Kalshi is currently being sued by New York Attorney General Letitia James for allegedly running an illegal gambling operation. FlightAware claims that it was "never informed" that Kalshi would be using its data or trademark, and that the company has continued to do so, despite FlightAware sending a cease-and-desist letter.
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