ForeFlight opened for business in 2007 around a single mission; creating software that makes flight planning easier. Yesterday, The Boeing Company announced it had formally acquired Houston-based ForeFlight. Users have, over the past two years, been able to take advantage of Jeppesen aeronautical charts through ForeFlight’s popular mobile platforms. The link with Boeing is expected to bring new resources and talents to Foreflight. Boeing says ForeFlight’s acquisition aligns with Boeing’s growth strategy of complementing organic investments with targeted, strategic investments that position the company for long-term growth.
Boeing Buys Foreflight
Key Takeaways:
- The Boeing Company has acquired ForeFlight, a Houston-based company founded in 2007 known for its flight planning software.
- The acquisition builds upon an existing relationship, as ForeFlight users have integrated aeronautical charts from Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen for the past two years.
- Boeing states the acquisition aligns with its strategy to complement organic investments and position the company for long-term growth, while ForeFlight expects new resources and talent to enhance efficiency, productivity, and safety.
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