JetBlue Adopts Collins Aerospace’s FlightAware Foresight Predictive Tech

(JULY 2025) JetBlue has begun system-wide use of FlightAware Foresight® predictive flight technology from Collins Aerospace, bringing the tool into daily operations across its network in July 2025 and confirming the move publicly on August 26, 2025. The rollout marks a major step in how the carrier plans flights and communicates disruptions, aiming to cut delays and give passengers clearer, earlier updates when travel plans shift. The announcement came from both companies, with Collins Aerospace—an RTX business—framing the integration as part of its broader connected aviation strategy.

How the technology works in JetBlue operations

The technology sits inside JetBlue’s operations control and supports frontline teams. It feeds real-time flight tracking into machine learning models that study billions of data points.

The system flags risks like weather, airspace congestion, and other bottlenecks before they slow the operation. With those alerts, teams can adjust gates, crews, and schedules in advance rather than after the fact.

According to the airline, that means better on-time performance and more accurate departure and arrival times shared with customers throughout the day.

“FlightAware Foresight technology offers unparalleled accuracy and actionable insights, enabling us to proactively manage disruptions and deliver a more seamless travel experience.”
— Tom Lloyd, JetBlue Director, SOC Strategy & Continuous Improvement

From the provider’s side, Nicole White, Vice President and General Manager for Connected Aviation at Collins Aerospace, said the technology helps JetBlue run a tighter operation while sharing clearer information with travelers in real time.

What the system does day-to-day

• Continuously digests live feeds and historical records to refine forecasts throughout the day.
• Highlights flights most at risk and recommends mitigating steps.
• Enables actions such as:
  • swapping aircraft,
  • adjusting crew assignments,
  • moving gates to ease ground congestion,
  • changing block times to protect connections.

These early calls help maintain peak performance and protect connections across the network.

Benefits for travelers

For travelers, the promise is simple: fewer surprises and better information when the sky gets busy.

Foresight’s alerts help JetBlue plan around storms or congestion and send more precise messages to customers, which can mean:

• earlier notices about gate changes,
• revised connection times,
• timely reroutes when necessary.

Passenger advocacy groups generally support tools that reduce uncertainty, while urging carriers to stay transparent about how they make decisions during delays. JetBlue’s move is aimed at both sides of the equation—running a steadier operation and keeping people informed.

Passenger communication and international travel

International flyers depend on timely information to make tight connections and meet border control and visa-related timelines. Better arrival forecasts reduce the chance that a missed connection snowballs into a missed appointment or a lost day of travel.

With FlightAware Foresight woven into JetBlue’s operation, the carrier can deliver updates earlier and with more precision, helping travelers plan their next steps on the ground.

For official guidance on entry records that many visitors use after arrival, travelers can refer to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection I‑94 website, which explains how to access arrival/departure records and related information at the CBP portal: CBP I‑94: Arrival/Departure Forms.

JetBlue describes the technology’s output as “critical arrival and departure data” that feeds its operations center and frontline staff. In practice, that means gate agents, crew schedulers, and dispatchers see the same early alerts and can align decisions across the airline. When the system forecasts that a flight will land later than planned due to airspace constraints or weather, downstream teams can plan rebooking or adjust gate usage before the delay shows on public boards. For customers, that can translate to fewer last-minute scrambles and clearer options.

Industry context, scale, and what comes next

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX (Raytheon Technologies Corporation), is the provider behind the technology. Key corporate scale figures noted include:

Collins has pushed deeper into predictive analytics and connected services in recent years, and JetBlue is among the largest U.S. carriers to implement Foresight across its fleet in 2025.

Analysts see this move as part of a wider shift toward AI-powered, predictive operations. As flight volumes grow and airspace becomes more complex, carriers are investing in tools that spot problems early rather than reacting later in the day. VisaVerge.com’s analysis expects broader adoption of predictive platforms as airlines seek stronger reliability and faster, more accurate passenger updates during irregular operations.

What industry watchers and passenger groups are watching

Industry watchers expect the success or setbacks of this rollout to shape adoption across other carriers. Predictive tools promise both:

• smoother airline planning, and
• fewer gaps in passenger communication.

Passenger groups emphasize clarity and fairness during disruptions: if predictive tools flag trouble early, customers should hear about it early.

Both JetBlue and Collins Aerospace say they will continue to refine the models, add new data sources, and improve accuracy over time so the system better catches the right problems at the right moment.

Operational parallels and strategic shift

The move reflects a broader industry trend from reactive to predictive processes. Just as predictive maintenance shifted the industry from “fix it when it breaks” to “fix it before it breaks,” FlightAware Foresight applies the same principle to scheduling and operations: spot pressure points early and steer around them.

JetBlue integrated Foresight into its operations platform in July 2025, enabling real-time data feeds and predictive alerts to flow to the system operations center and frontline stations. The tool continuously analyzes live and historical information and automatically highlights flights or routes with higher risk, along with recommendations that can cut delays or protect connections. Airline teams then take action based on those insights.

For customers, the measure of success will be simple: do flights run closer to plan, and do messages arrive early enough to make good choices? JetBlue points to improved on-time performance and more reliable updates as the primary wins, while Collins Aerospace emphasizes the balance of operational efficiency and better passenger information.

Key details confirmed by the companies

• Technology: FlightAware Foresight® predictive analytics from Collins Aerospace (an RTX business)
• JetBlue integration date: July 2025
• Public announcement date: August 26, 2025
• JetBlue official: Tom Lloyd, Director, SOC Strategy & Continuous Improvement
• Collins official: Nicole White, Vice President & General Manager, Connected Aviation
• Core benefits: Early risk detection, steadier on-time performance, and more accurate, timely passenger updates

Media and customer resources are available from both companies. For Collins Aerospace and RTX press contacts, inquiries can be sent to [email protected]. Company background and product information can be found at Collins Aerospace and RTX. Service and travel information for the carrier is available at JetBlue.

The wider test: peak periods and severe weather

The wider test for 2025 and beyond will be how well predictive systems scale during peak periods and severe weather. JetBlue and Collins Aerospace say they will keep refining the models, bring in new data, and push for higher accuracy.

If their joint effort reduces delays and improves communication across a full network, the ripple effects will be felt by travelers who simply want flights that run closer to schedule—and messages that arrive early enough to matter.