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 has acquired ForeFlight, a popular Houston-based company known for its flight planning software widely used by general aviation pilots.
- ForeFlight, founded in 2007, specializes in simplifying flight planning and already integrated Jeppesen charts (a Boeing subsidiary), offering advanced features such as 3D airport views.
- This acquisition aligns with Boeing's strategy for long-term growth, is expected to bring new resources to ForeFlight, and is anticipated to lead to further innovations in pilot tools and features.
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