Company completes sale to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion and fuses Jeppesen’s heritage of precise aeronautical data with ForeFlight’s digital-first aviation technology.
The original innovators of aviation technology are back in a big way. Today, Jeppesen ForeFlight announced its launch as a new digital aviation entity, backed by Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. The company completed its separation from Boeing and sale to Thoma Bravo. Brad Surak, who previously led the Digital Aviation Solutions business at Boeing, will lead Jeppesen ForeFlight as Chief Executive Officer.
“Backed by 90 years of Jeppesen’s gold-standard data and ForeFlight’s relentless spirit of exploration, this combination is building the most unified, intuitive platform in aviation,” said Surak. “As we return to independence alongside a leader in software private equity investing, we’re once again enabled to move faster, think bigger, and innovate without limits.”
With unmatched aeronautical data and a strong commitment to quality and safety, Jeppesen ForeFlight will continue to support all key aviation sectors—Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation. Its integrated suite of solutions, spanning flight planning, dispatch, and crew tracking, powers the future of digital aviation.
As Jeppesen ForeFlight begins its new day one, the company remains steadfast in its mission to redefine the aviation landscape through innovation and a spirit of exploration. Rooted in a legacy of trust and excellence, Jeppesen ForeFlight is committed to solving aviation’s toughest challenges and helping customers navigate an ever-evolving industry. From engineers and geospatial experts to innovators and customer advocates, the team at Jeppesen ForeFlight demonstrates unwavering dedication to excellence and customer service.
