FlightAware Sues Kalshi Over Flight-Cancellation Markets

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• Flight-tracking service FlightAware sued prediction markets platform Kalshi, accusing it of using FlightAware's data and name without authorization to run markets on flight cancellations.
• FlightAware said Kalshi had listed it as the settlement source for the contracts without permission, and is seeking unspecified damages plus a court order barring the use of its data and name.
• Kalshi's flight-cancellation markets, launched in July, had already drawn criticism over concerns they could create incentives to disrupt air travel.

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