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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation technology, Inflight entertainment |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Boris Veksler, Duncan Jackson |
| Headquarters | California, United States |
Number of locations | 2 |
| Products | 3D Moving Map, Luci, Destination Guide & Reels, Control Tower View, Accessibility Map |
| Website | www |
FlightPath3D is a software company based in California that provides inflight mapping, destination content, and travel experience platforms for commercial airlines, business aviation, and airports. Its software powers interactive maps and travel guides that are integrated with inflight entertainment (IFE) systems and airport terminals. The company was founded in 2013 and reports installations on more than 5,000 aircraft worldwide.[1]
History
[edit]FlightPath3D was founded in 2013 by Boris Veksler, with Duncan Jackson joining soon after. Its initial product, a 3D inflight map, was deployed through Panasonic Avionics on Norwegian Air Shuttle.[2]
In 2014, the company added Virgin Atlantic as a client[3] and received an award for passenger experience. By 2015, it introduced browser-based maps for personal devices and expanded to airlines such as Air New Zealand, Iberia, and LATAM.
From 2016 to 2019, FlightPath3D grew its airline base to over 50 carriers, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, British Airways, and All Nippon Airways.[4] It partnered with technology providers including Panasonic, Thales, and Safran.
In 2020, FlightPath3D partnered with Gogo Business Aviation[5] and began supporting vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) displays.[6]
Between 2022 and 2024, the company released AI-powered features such as the "Luci" flight companion,[7] airport installations at Miami and Oakland,[8][9] and partnered with Southwest Airlines on destination video reels.[10]
In 2025, it released new features including a Control Tower View for United Airlines[11] and expanded its accessibility support in partnership with Delta Air Lines.[12]
Products
[edit]FlightPath3D provides modular software that connects to aircraft avionics via the ARINC 429 databus. Its offerings include:
- 3D Moving Map: Provides real-time route tracking with cockpit and exterior views.
- Luci: AI-based digital assistant offering destination content and personalized flight data.[13]
- Destination Reels: City-specific video guides and travel planning tools.
- Accessibility Map: High-contrast and simplified UI for users with visual or cognitive impairments.[14]
- Kids Map: Animated inflight map experience for children.[15]
- Control Tower View: Ground-level airport mode simulating air traffic control views.[16]
Patents
[edit]FlightPath3D holds patents related to inflight mapping and contextual travel systems, including:
- US 8,594,931 – Location-based inflight information system[17]
- US 8,762,047 – In-route location-based advertising[18]
- US 9,989,370 – Multimodal travel planning and estimation[19]
- EP 3948822 – Organizing inflight points of interest[20]
Clients and Partners
[edit]FlightPath3D’s software is used by commercial airlines, airports, and technology integrators.
Airlines:
- North America: Delta Air Lines,[21] United Airlines, Southwest Airlines,[22] American Airlines
- Europe: British Airways, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic[23]
- Asia-Pacific: China Airlines,[24] Cathay Pacific,[25] Qatar Airways
Airports:
Technology partners: Panasonic Avionics, Safran Passenger Innovations, Thales Group, Viasat, Gogo Business Aviation, Astronics[29]
Awards
[edit]- Best Single Achievement in Passenger Experience (2014)
- Airbus BizLab Hackathon Winner (2020)[30]
- APEX Innovation Award (2023)
- Onboard Hospitality Accessibility Award (2025)
- PAX Tech Readership Award (2025)
References
[edit]- ^ "5,000 Aircraft Now Online: What is FlightPath3D & Why is It So Popular?". 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Norwegian Launches FlightPath3D Moving Map Service on International Routes".
- ^ "Virgin Atlantic Airways Select FlightPath3D Moving Map Service".
- ^ "FlightPath3D Secures 50 Airline Customers in Five Years".
- ^ "Upgraded Gogo Vision features FlightPath3D moving map". 2 December 2020.
- ^ "FlightPath3D adds VTOL in-flight map option". 17 December 2020.
- ^ "FlightPath3D seeks to revolutionize PaxEx with AI companion". 27 September 2023.
- ^ "Get summer travel-ready with new MIA search engine".
- ^ "Oakland International Airport's digital destination guide - Airport World". 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Southwest Airlines launches 3D Map with destination reels". 20 July 2022.
- ^ "United enhances inflight map with new 'Control Tower' mode". 25 January 2025.
- ^ "Delta launches flight map with greater accessibility".
- ^ "FlightPath3D seeks to revolutionize PaxEx with AI companion". 27 September 2023.
- ^ "Delta launches flight map with greater accessibility".
- ^ "Qatar Airways is launch customer for FlightPath3D's newest Kids Map". 3 August 2024.
- ^ "United enhances inflight map with new 'Control Tower' mode". 25 January 2025.
- ^ "Onboard location-based in-flight entertainment and information".
- ^ "Wide area augmented reality location-based services".
- ^ "Real-time multimodal travel estimation and routing system".
- ^ "Organizing places of interest in-flight".
- ^ "Delta Air Lines Introduces Industry-First Accessible Flight Map".
- ^ "Southwest Airlines launches 3D Map with destination reels". 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Virgin Atlantic Airways Select FlightPath3D Moving Map Service".
- ^ "China Airlines deploying FlightPath3D fleet-wide". 7 June 2022.
- ^ "Cathay Pacific collaborates with FlightPath3D". 23 June 2024.
- ^ "Get summer travel-ready with new MIA search engine".
- ^ "Oakland International Airport's digital destination guide - Airport World". 31 March 2025.
- ^ "Houston Airports connects fans to every 2026 tournament host city".
- ^ "Astronics Launches SkyShow Moving Map Replacement". 16 April 2025.
- ^ "FlightPath3D wins at Airbus Hackathon 2020". 16 July 2020.
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