FlightAware sues prediction-market operator Kalshi, accusing it of using FlightAware flight-tracking information and trademarks without authorization to create and run markets related to flight cancellations. Multiple outlets report that FlightAware also seeks a temporary restraining order to stop Kalshi’s related activities while the dispute is pending.
The lawsuit centers on Kalshi’s flight-cancellation markets, which rely on flight-tracking data to determine outcomes. Context across sources includes Kalshi’s prior announcement of betting markets tied to flight-cancellation risk. Outlets also diverge on emphasis: some focus on the trademark and data-use claims, while others highlight procedural and timing details—particularly that FlightAware withdraws the lawsuit shortly after filing.
CoinDesk and The Block report that the case is voluntarily dismissed quickly, without prejudice, and that the flight-cancellation market did not gain significant traction with Kalshi users. Engadget and ReadWrite describe the allegations and the initial filing, while later reporting explains the rapid drop of the suit. Yahoo Finance also reports the swift dismissal, indicating the dispute does not proceed in court.
