AirNav Systems exhibition booth with visitors

AirNav Systems

About Us

Our Purpose, Our Promise, Our Vision

Building the Future of Air Surveillance

Founded in 2001 by Andre Brandao, AirNav Systems is a U.S.-based global leader in flight tracking and aviation data services, serving both B2B and B2C markets worldwide. Headquartered in Naples, Florida, with research and development operations in Europe, AirNav is supported by an international team representing more than seven countries, including software engineers, pilots, aviation professionals, and business executives with extensive industry experience.

In the B2B segment, AirNav provides flight data services and cloud-based fleet management solutions to more than 100 aviation businesses, government agencies, airlines, media organizations, and airports across 60+ countries.

In the B2C market, AirNav operates AirNav Radar, a web and mobile platform delivering real-time worldwide tracking of commercial and general aviation traffic. The company also operates one of the world’s largest ground-based ADS-B tracking networks, supported by more than 55,000 ADS-B receivers across 192+ countries.

  • Accuracy First – Aviation depends on trust; we deliver precise and reliable data, always.
  • Innovation Without Limits – We embrace AI, automation, and digital innovation to shape the future of aviation intelligence.
  • Global Collaboration – We bridge stakeholders across borders, time zones, and skies.
  • Accessibility & Transparency – Aviation data should be understandable and usable for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.
  • Sustainability Commitment – We enable smarter routes, reduced inefficiencies, and data-driven decarbonization.

From the CEO’s Desk

55,000+ ADS-B Stations
192+ Countries with stations
11 Billion ADS-B messages/day
2 Million Daily users across platforms
Andre Brandao, Founder and CEO of AirNav Systems

Andre Brandao

Founder & CEO

Aviation is entering a pivotal era, with GPS spoofing, electronic warfare, drones, and sudden airspace closures creating new operational risks across global skies.

At AirNav Systems, we respond by adapting quickly, innovating continuously, and building flexible, future-ready solutions around each customer’s needs. As an agile global team, we view industry challenges as opportunities to strengthen situational awareness and improve decision-making. Our mission is to make aviation safer, smarter, and more sustainable through accurate, real-time intelligence. By combining advanced technology, global collaboration, and an uncompromising commitment to data accuracy, we continue working toward our vision of becoming the world’s most trusted source of aviation intelligence.

Thank you for trusting us as your partner in shaping the future of flight.

Andre Brandao signature

Andre BrandaoCEO, AirNav Systems

Our Clientele

Trusted by leading organizations across aviation, technology, logistics, and beyond.

  • Amadeus
  • Garmin
  • Frontex
  • Veryon
  • Iridium
  • Inmarsat
  • DHL
  • SGS ARG/US
  • OAG
  • Hi Fly
  • FLIGHTKEYS
  • easyJet