a method and system for processing real - time data for an in transit aircraft is provided . the method includes , determining if the real - time data is current ; extracting elements from the real - time data based on an entity that owns the aircraft ; assigning a display code to display aircraft status ; and providing a link to a display image allowing access to aircraft status using a computer network . an image code determines the type of image used to display aircraft status and a display code determines an image attribute for displaying the aircraft status . the system includes a processing module for determining if the real - time data is current ; extracting elements from the real - time data based on an entity that owns the aircraft ; assigning a display code to display aircraft status ; and providing a link to a display image allowing access to aircraft status using a computer network .