# Stalking Airplane Apps Google & Flightwise.com Provide Near Real-Time Tracking of Airplanes By Summer Luu | Published 2010-09-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-and-flightwisecom References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/real-time-tracking-of-airplane-flights-on-google-earth.html) & [google-latlong.blogspot](http://google-latlong.blogspot.com/2010/09/view-near-real-time-flights-over-us-in.html) [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeline-analytics) is constantly trying to make our lives so much easier. This time around, Google and Flightwise.com have come together to develop an application with Google Earth allowing us to [track air flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airlines-mobile-app), while they are still in the air! From the website, people can watch near real-time flights over the US to see where it's at. Hovering over an airplane icon shows the airline, flight number, and up-to-date path. The Google and Flightwise.com application is great to [monitor beloved friends and families](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app)' safe travels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Real-time Airline Tracking:** Opportunities for airlines to improve customer experience and optimize flight paths by utilizing real-time data and analytics. - **Geo-location Technology:** Opportunities for the development of new applications and services that utilize real-time data for location-based tracking and monitoring. - **Digital Travel Optimization:** Opportunities for the development of new digital tools and services that optimize and enhance the travel experience for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Air Travel:** The air travel industry can leverage real-time data and analytics to improve flight operations and customer service. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop new tools and applications that utilize real-time geo-location data for tracking and monitoring. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel industry can drive innovation and growth by developing new digital tools and services that enhance the end-to-end travel experience for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-Flight Explorer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flight-compass.md) - [Flight Tracking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyjourney.md) - [Real-Time Tracker Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-alerts.md) - [In-App Baggage-Tracking Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-canada-mobile-app.md) - [Text Message Aircraft Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-radar-maps.md) - [Delay-Predicting Flight Tracker Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flighty-app.md) - [Feature-Rich Airport Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byair-app.md) - [Proactive Tracker Detection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detection-app.md) - [Location Tracking Analytics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeline-analytics.md)