Leo was an aviation geek who spent his nights tracking transatlantic flights on , watching little yellow icons glide across his screen . While the basic version was fine, he craved the "Silver" or "Gold" features—the 3D views, the weather overlays, and the detailed aircraft history that were locked behind a paywall.

FlightRadar24 is a real-time flight tracking platform that uses a network of ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) receivers to collect data from aircraft. The platform displays flight information, including aircraft position, altitude, speed, and heading, on a interactive map. With over 1,200 airports and 10,000 flights tracked every day, FlightRadar24 is the go-to platform for aviation enthusiasts, travelers, and professionals alike.