Jetstream

Jetstream is a term used in several different fields, referring to fast-moving phenomena or branded software and products that adopt the idea of a swift, high-capacity flow.

In meteorology, the jet stream describes narrow bands of strong winds in the upper levels of the atmosphere. These high-altitude air currents flow from west to east and are typically found near the boundaries between air masses of different temperatures, especially in mid to high latitudes. Polar jet streams and subtropical jet streams are the most commonly referenced examples. They influence large-scale weather patterns and aircraft routing, and their position and strength can vary with seasons and climate variations.

In software development, Jetstream is a Laravel starter kit that provides authentication and application scaffolding. It offers features such as user registration and login, email verification, two-factor authentication, session management, and API token support via Laravel Sanctum. Jetstream supports two front-end stacks, Livewire and Inertia.js, and includes optional team management to speed up building modern Laravel applications.

In aviation history, the name Jetstream has been used as a marketing designation for a family of small regional turboprop airliners developed by Shorts Brothers in the United Kingdom. The Jetstream models were designed for short-haul regional service and saw use with various carriers, particularly during the latter part of the 20th century.

Other uses of the term exist in branding and technology, reflecting the general idea of rapid, high-capacity flow. The exact meaning of Jetstream depends on the context and field in which it is employed.