--- title: Firestarter description: Firestarter is a free development accelerator that makes it easier than ever to integrate data from FlightAware’s Firehose data feed into software applications of all shapes and sizes. --- [![arrow left](https://go.flightaware.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FA_Header_Footer/images/nav/left-chevron.png) Back to Flight Tracking ](https://www.flightaware.com) ![](https://go.flightaware.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FA_Header_Footer/images/nav/icon-close.svg) [![FlightAware](https://go.flightaware.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FA_Header_Footer/images/nav/flightaware-logo-color.svg) ](https://flightaware.com) - Products Data Products - [![](https://go.flightaware.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FA_Header_Footer/images/nav/icon-aeroapi.png) AeroAPI Flight data API with on-demand flight status and flight tracking data. ](https://www.flightaware.com/commercial/aeroapi/) - [![](https://go.flightaware.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/FA_Header_Footer/images/nav/icon-firehose.png) FlightAware Firehose Streaming flight data feed for enterprise integrations with real-time, historical and predictive flight data. ](https://www.flightaware.com/commercial/firehose/) - 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[Company ](https://www.flightaware.com/about) - [About ](https://www.flightaware.com/about/) - [Careers ](https://www.flightaware.com/about/careers/) - [Data Sources ](https://www.flightaware.com/about/datasources/) - [History ](https://www.flightaware.com/about/history.rvt) - [Blog ](https://blog.flightaware.com?hsLang=en) - [Engineering Blog ](https://flightaware.engineering/) - [Newsroom ](https://www.flightaware.com/news/) - [Webinars ](https://go.flightaware.com/webinars?hsLang=en) - [Advertise With Us ](https://www.flightaware.com/commercial/advertising/) - [FAQs ](https://www.flightaware.com/about/faq/) - [Contact Us ](https://www.flightaware.com/about/contact/) # FlightAware Firestarter for Firehose ![Screen Shot 2021-01-28 at 11.23.51 AM](https://go.flightaware.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-01-28%20at%2011.23.51%20AM.png "Screen Shot 2021-01-28 at 11.23.51 AM") ## FlightAware FirestarterSM is a free development accelerator that makes it easier than ever to integrate data from FlightAware’s [Firehose](https://flightaware.com/commercial/firehose/) data feed into software applications of all shapes and sizes. - Firestarter is a collection of services and sample applications that make Firehose easier to evaluate and integrate​ - Open source​ (on our Github)​ - Runs on Docker [ Find Firestarter on Github ](https://github.com/flightaware/firestarter) ## Aviation Data Faster and Easier with Firestarter • Save hundreds of developer hours • Reduce time to market for your integration • Limit switching costs  • Firestarter makes it fast and easy to assess Firehose's data quality and format through its sample web applications​ ## Try Firehose for FREE Sign up for a two-week free trial and **instantly gain access **to our live, high-frequency data, giving you granular insight on a global basis. It takes less than a minute to get started, and no payment information required. [ Start ](https://www.hubspot.com/) # Additional Resources  ### Webinar  ![Firestarter-POSTWebinar-SM-Final_No logos NO CTA](https://go.flightaware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Firestarter-POSTWebinar-SM-Final_No%20logos%20NO%20CTA.jpg?width=1200&height=628&name=Firestarter-POSTWebinar-SM-Final_No%20logos%20NO%20CTA.jpg "Firestarter-POSTWebinar-SM-Final_No logos NO CTA") ### Leveraging the Firestarter SDK to Access the Worlds Central Aviation Platform  Learn how Firestarter can save hundreds of developer hours, reduce time to market for your integration and more. Plus watch a live practical demonstration and learn best practices for use. [ Watch the Webinar ](https://go.flightaware.com/firestarterwebinar?hsLang=en) ### Blog ![Untitled design (1)-4-2](https://go.flightaware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(1)-4-2.png?width=1200&height=628&name=Untitled%20design%20(1)-4-2.png "Untitled design (1)-4-2") ### Accelerate Your Access to Aviation Data with FlightAware Firestarter FlightAware Software Engineer Chris Roberts shares why Firestarter is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to integrate live flight data available from FlightAware’s Firehose Data Feed into their application. [ Read the Blog ](https://blog.flightaware.com/flightaware-firestarter?hsLang=en) ### Questions?  For sales questions, or trial information, contact [julius.ramos@flightaware.com](mailto:julius.ramos@flightaware.com)  [mailto:julius.ramos@flightaware.com](mailto:julius.ramos@flightaware.com)For technical questions, contact [chris.roberts@flightaware.com](mailto:chris.roberts@flightaware.com)