To many GA pilots, asking whether a pilot’s iPad is ForeFlight-equipped has become nearly as generic a question before takeoff as wondering if there will be Kleenex aboard. In early March, aerospace giant Boeing added Houston, Texas-based ForeFlight to its stable of subsidiaries that includes Jeppesen and its entire line of navigation databases, charts, aviation training courseware, pilot supplies and flight-planning services.
Boeing’s Purchase of ForeFlight Seen as a Good Fit with Jeppesen
Key Takeaways:
- Aerospace giant Boeing acquired ForeFlight, a popular Houston-based software company known for making flight planning easier for general aviation pilots.
- ForeFlight, established in 2007, already integrated Jeppesen’s aeronautical charts (another Boeing subsidiary) and offers advanced features like 3D airport views.
- The acquisition aligns with Boeing's strategy for long-term growth and is expected to bring new resources and talent to ForeFlight, fostering further innovation in flight tools and features.
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