5.8.3
2021-01-05
- Global and FBO Toolbox customers can now see surface tracks for their flights.
- We added the diverted indicator on the airport flights' list.
- Other iOS 14 improvements and bug fixes.
5.8.2
2020-11-24
- You’re now able to switch the sort order of flights on the search results screens, as well as the activity log.
- We've made improvements to the flight replay feature, including how we automatically zoom on a flight.
- Aircraft types are now displayed on the route search results screen.
- We added icons on the Alerts tab in My FlightAware.
5.8.1
2020-11-04
- Flight Replay is here! You are now able to replay an en route or arrived flight’s path at three different speeds.
- Based on user feedback, we’ve added the option to turn off flight track lines in the map overlays.
- We’ve also added timestamps on runway information for FlightAware Global customers.
5.8.0
2020-09-08
You can now easily create a FlightAware account using Sign in with Apple. A FlightAware account allows you to set up alerts for your flights, save your favorite aircraft and airports for easy access, and remembers your recent flight searches.
5.7.9
2020-08-03
- GA pilots, we recently expanded airport detection for VFR flights in the USA. FlightAware now tracks your VFR departures from and arrivals to airports that only have an FAA LID code.
- If you happen to background the app while searching for a flight, the search results screen will automatically update when you come back.
- We updated our error messages to be a bit more friendly so you no longer see those nasty, indecipherable errors.
- Many other minor bug fixes and UI improvements.
5.7.8
2020-06-30
We’ve further included more features for FlightAware Global and FBO Toolbox customers including airport weather conditions, flight rules, runway information, and FBO information
We resolved an issue where we displayed incorrect international airport weather information
5.7.7
2020-05-26
- We’ve improved how diverted flights are identified and displayed
- We identify origin or destination airport delays when viewing a single flight.
- Airline flights will now display both codeshare and operator callsigns when viewing a single flight.
- We’ve improved how the green and blue flight track lines appear in light mode.
5.7.6
2020-04-21
- Now more activity on FlightAware. We just enabled displaying all tracked flights (instead of just the ones that share flight plans). Track unscheduled flights all over the world!
- FBO Toolbox subscribers will notice more features for flights at their airports, including blocked flight information for select flights, predictive ETAs for inbound flights to your airports, surface statuses, and FBO information for aircraft at your airports.
- We added a filter on the Airport Flights screen for users to filter to only display certain flights
- General Aviation flights will now display the tail number and ident on the Flight Summary screen
5.7.5
2020-03-09
-FlightAware Global customers will notice an added title in the Flight Plan Filed push notifications and new animations after editing flight details
-We’ve removed ads in the mobile app for customers who have ad-free privileges on our website
-Long FBO names will now wrap to a second line
-Other bug fixes and improvements
5.7.4
2020-02-12
- Are you a FlightAware Global customer? Lucky you! This version has additional functionality and insights for FlightAware Global customers including surface statuses for your aircraft, Taxi Out time selections, destination FBO selections, and estimated and predicted OOOI times. Check it out!
- We also updated the layout of the Times section on the Flight Information screen.
- We added the airport code to the title of the Airports screen.
5.7.3
2019-12-09
- We reconnected the "Where is my plane" button
- We fixed a bug that would cause a crash when checking for a new version
- We fixed some formatting issues on the Airports Delays screen on iOS 13
- We fixed a bug that wasn't updating for dark mode/light mode on the network connection screen
- We fixed a bug where the app wouldn't refresh upon login
- We updated when we ask for permission to send push notifications when opening the app
5.7.2
2019-12-06
- We fixed a bug that would cause a crash when checking for a new version
- We fixed some formatting issues on the Airports Delays screen on iOS 13
- We fixed a bug that wasn't updating for dark mode/light mode on the network connection screen
- We fixed a bug where the app wouldn't refresh upon login
- We updated when we ask for permission to send push notifications when opening the app
5.7.1
2019-12-04
- We fixed some formatting issues on the Airports Delays screen on iOS 13
- We fixed a bug that wasn't updating for dark mode/light mode on the network connection screen
- We fixed a bug where the app wouldn't refresh upon login
- We updated when we ask for permission to send push notifications when opening the app
5.7.0
2019-10-22
- We updated the app to support Dark Mode for iOS 13
- We updated all modal presentations for iOS 13
- We resolved a problem where you couldn't create or edit an alert to send to a friend's email
5.6.16
2019-09-30
- We fixed a problem where the share link functionality contained two copies of the link.
- We updated the search screen to handle returning search results better for fast typers.
- We updated the nearby screen to do a better job when sorting by airline.
- We updated the flight details screen to show more actuals for en route flights.
5.6.15
2019-08-19
- We fixed a problem where the share link functionality contained two copies of the link.
- We updated the search screen to handle returning search results better for fast typers.
- We updated the nearby screen to do a better job when sorting by airline.
- We updated the flight details screen to show more actuals for en route flights.
5.6.14
2019-05-30
We added the ability to copy a link to a flight and to open a flight in safari when tapping the share button.
We fixed a bug where searching could return unexpected results if you were on a slow connection.
We fixed a bug where the app wouldn't switch to an airport that didn't have any current traffic.
We updated the way we display information about ad hoc flights throughout the app.
5.6.13
2019-04-25
-We updated Route Search results to be easier to differentiate.
-We fixed some bugs related to panning and zooming on the nearby map.
-We updated the collapsible information block on the Flight and Airport Summary screens.
-We fixed a bug where we were showing a registration details link even if we didn't have any.
5.6.12
2019-03-14
-We added a number row to the keyboard so it's easier to search for flight numbers.
-We now inform you of no internet connection since the app relies on it.
-We fixed a few bugs around recent searches and flights on airport maps.
5.6.11
2019-02-19
This is a hot fix version for version 5.6.10
- We fixed a problem where users upgrading from an older version could experience a black screen with no planes.
- We fixed a problem where creating an alert from the MyFlightAware section of the app could take longer than expected when the user has a large number of saved aircraft.
In version 5.6.8-5.6.10 the following was new:
- We updated the MyFlightAware sync process which was crashing for some users at startup.
- We improved matching of search text to results table results when using the Search button.
- We updated the app onboarding sequence to ensure nearby flights are loaded on map at startup.
- We fixed a problem with reading account settings when your selected time zone was UTC/GMT/Zulu on FlightAware.com
- We reenabled smoothing of flight tracklines in single flight views.
- We fixed a problem with tracking tail numbers with hyphens when using omnisearch and the blue search button.
- We fixed a problem where the flights on the flight boards may appear out of order depending on the timezone of the flight, phone, and other flights.
- We fixed a problem where the version checker would nag if you were on a beta version.
- We improved the load time of the settings menu.
- We updated the walkthrough to reflect changes to the way that alerts are created.
- We updated omnisearch to show better search results when searching for an airport code.
- We updated the error messaging to be more clear when trying to create an alert without first having verified the user account.
- We fixed a bug where scheduled times could show instead of estimated times when long delays were involved.
- We fixed a bug where the alert indicator would show for flights in the future when an alert had only been configured for a single day.
5.6.10
2019-01-29
This is a hot fix version for version 5.6.8/9
- We updated the app onboarding sequence to ensure nearby flights are loaded on map at startup.
- We fixed a problem with reading account settings when your selected time zone was UTC/GMT/Zulu on FlightAware.com
- We reenabled smoothing of flight tracklines in single flight views.
- We updated the MyFlightAware sync process which was crashing for some users at startup.
- We improved matching of search text to results table results when using the Search button.
In version 5.6.8 the following was new:
- We fixed a problem with tracking tail numbers with hyphens when using omnisearch and the blue search button.
- We fixed a problem where the flights on the flight boards may appear out of order depending on the timezone of the flight, phone, and other flights.
- We fixed a problem where the version checker would nag if you were on a beta version.
- We improved the load time of the settings menu.
- We updated the walkthrough to reflect changes to the way that alerts are created.
- We updated omnisearch to show better search results when searching for an airport code.
- We updated the error messaging to be more clear when trying to create an alert without first having verified the user account.
- We fixed a bug where scheduled times could show instead of estimated times when long delays were involved.
- We fixed a bug where the alert indicator would show for flights in the future when an alert had only been configured for a single day.
5.6.9
2019-01-11
- We fixed a problem with tracking tail numbers with hyphens when using omnisearch and the blue search button.
- We fixed a problem where the flights on the flight boards may appear out of order depending on the timezone of the flight, phone, and other flights.
- We fixed a problem where the version checker would nag if you were on a beta version.
- We improved the load time of the settings menu.
- We updated the walkthrough to reflect changes to the way that alerts are created.
- We updated omnisearch to show better search results when searching for an ICAO airport code.
- We updated the error messaging to be more clear when trying to create an alert without first having verified the user account.
- We fixed a bug where scheduled times could show instead of estimated times when long delays were involved.
- We updated omnisearch to show better search results when searching for an IATA airport code.
5.6.8
2019-01-09
- We fixed a problem with tracking tail numbers with hyphens when using omnisearch and the blue search button.
- We fixed a problem where the flights on the flight boards may appear out of order depending on the timezone of the flight, phone, and other flights.
- We fixed a problem where the version checker would nag if you were on a beta version.
- We improved the load time of the settings menu.
- We updated the walkthrough to reflect changes to the way that alerts are created.
- We now smooth flight tracks to better approximate the flight path.
- We updated omnisearch to show better search results when searching for an ICAO airport code.
- We updated the error messaging to be more clear when trying to create an alert without first having verified the user account.
- We fixed a bug where scheduled times could show instead of estimated times when long delays were involved.
- We updated omnisearch to show better search results when searching for an IATA airport code.
5.6.7
2018-11-29
* We added the ability to manage a number of settings in the app that were previously only available for management on the web, including Airport Code Format, Flight Times Format, Position-only Flights, Flight Units, and Aviator Mode.
* We now let the user know if they are using an old version of the app.
* We fixed a bug where additional characters were showing on the weather page when the default language was Traditional Chinese.
5.6.6
2018-10-18
- We fixed a problem where we weren't showing the filed speed on the flight details page in some cases.
- We fixed a problem with the flight duration if the flight was delayed.
- We fixed a problem with some items throughout the app not responding to a theme change.
- We updated the settings menu to make it easier to access the items within.
- We fixed a problem that would not search the entire, entered search string if you tapped the search button quickly.
- We fixed a problem where the track for a flight was disconnected from its plane in some instances.
- We fixed a problem where the nearby map would bounce back and forth between the user's current location and the selected airport when going from airport to airport.
- We fixed a problem with the display of departing and arriving aircraft for a selected airport when navigating through multiple flights.
- We added a plane icon to the alert row on the landing page for GA aircraft so that users can view the best flight available by tapping on it.
- We fixed a problem where the nearby map would lose its focus when returning from the delays screen.
5.6.5
2018-09-21
- Added button to "view flight" for GA aircraft when viewing Alert
- Airport maps now refresh even when zoomed in very close
- Can now delete recent history when not logged in
- Fixed spelling errors in Store
- Fixed overlapping text formatting on airport board flight listings
- Navigation bar no longer hidden after viewing a notification when app is open
- Restored auto refresh for flight boards
5.6.4
2018-08-21
- Display correct gates on flight boards
- Searching for future flight now always uses correct date
- Done button now works when creating alert immediately after logging in
- Flight Boards now show flights for IATA code airports
- No longer expands landing view when changing map layers
- Fixed overlap of long airport name in route search results
- Fixed disapparance of aircraft when zooming in nearby flights map
- Added ability for EU users to change their ad consent choice
5.6.3
2018-08-03
- Display the app release notes after an app update (Also available via gear menu)
- Fix text layout issues on iPhone X
- Fix issues zooming to your location when on slow network
- Fix errors setting alerts for codeshare flights
- Fix incorrect flight times on flight boards
- Fix error when creating an alert via "Don't see your flight"
- Remove support for iOS 10
5.6.2
2018-07-11
- We fixed some UI issues to remove redundant display data
- We changed the data block on an adhoc flight to display a nearby location instead of lat/lon
- We fixed some more colors that were incorrect for light mode
- We fixed a "Missing key" error on app launch
- We restored the aircraft registration link
- We restored the operator on the flight details view
- We restored the time zone abreviations on the route search results
- We now correctly display only the available notification channels for alerts
- We now directly open the app to a flight when tapping on a notification
5.6.1
2018-06-07
- We fixed a problem with localization strings that were breaking alerts in some cases.
- We reworked the flight alert creation process to be more user friendly.
- We added the ability to be notified a configurable number of minutes before the plane arrives at its destination.
- We fixed some button color issues when in the light theme mode.
5.6.0
2018-06-06
- We reworked the flight alert creation process to be more user friendly.
- We added the ability to be notified a configurable number of minutes before the plane arrives at its destination.
- We fixed some button color issues when in the light theme mode.
5.5.0
2018-05-08
- We fixed an issue where extra characters may show up in the alert set-up process if a non-English language is the default.
- We updated icons throughout the app to make them easier to understand.
- We changed the ad-remove in-app purchase from a one-time buy to a subscription.
- We still honor the existing one-time purchasers ad-remove and do not show ads for them.
5.4.41
2018-01-31
We fixed a problem where the app would fail if the default language on the phone wasn't supported and it couldn't fall back to another supported language
5.4.4
2018-01-16
Fixed an issue where the walkthrough buttons didn't display the correct text when the default language wasn't supported in the app
Updated the in-app airports list to include new and updated entries
5.4.3
2018-01-10
- We added a walkthrough, when launching for the first time, showing users how to use the most popular features of the app.
- We added the ability for users to filter their route search results by airline and by plane status.
5.4.2
2017-12-09
- Fixed a problem where the app may not ask for the ability to send push notifications in some circumstances.
- Fixed a problem where the date for a notification would be defaulted to the following day in some cases.
5.4.1
2017-11-08
Fixed a problem with the app sometimes crashing in the flight detail view.
5.4.0
2017-11-03
Fixed multiple user interface bugs for devices running iOS 11.
Support discontinued for iOS 9.
5.3.10
2017-10-24
Fixed a crash on iOS 9 that occurred during a route search.
5.3.9
2017-10-18
- We fixed a lot of bugs caused by iOS11.
- We fixed a problem with showing the dots for the origin and destination airport on the flight summary screen if the airport is small.
- We fixed a problem with some tail searches when you clicked the 'Search' button on the pop-up keyboard.
- We fixed a problem where some section headers wouldn't fallback to a default language if the user changed their language.
- We now show a data block on the map next to the plane when a single flight is tracked.
5.3.8
2017-09-05
Fixed a problem where the app may crash, in some cases, while trying to upgrade
