Thoma Bravo, a prominent private equity firm with a focus on software and technology, has acquired Jeppesen ForeFlight from Boeing for $11 billion. This corporate acquisition sees Jeppesen, formerly a subsidiary within Boeing Commercial Aviation Services’ Digital Aviation business unit, transition to new ownership. For over 80 years, Jeppesen has been instrumental in enabling pilots and passengers to reach their destinations safely and efficiently, delivering transformative information and optimization solutions to enhance air operations worldwide.
The strategic rationale behind this acquisition for Thoma Bravo is to invest in Jeppesen’s robust suite of aviation information and optimization solutions. Jeppesen's extensive product portfolio includes airspace, data management, network and operations management, flight planning and dispatch, crew solutions, and navigation solutions, prominently featuring ForeFlight. This carve-out from Boeing positions Jeppesen ForeFlight to operate as a dedicated, independent software business. This shift is expected to foster focused innovation and accelerate growth within its specialized domain of aviation technology, leveraging Jeppesen's established leadership in providing intelligent information across the entire aviation ecosystem.
Expected synergies from this acquisition include enhanced operational efficiencies and accelerated product development, driven by Thoma Bravo’s deep expertise in software investment and strategic growth. With its new ownership, Jeppesen ForeFlight is anticipated to further expand its capacity to deliver cutting-edge solutions that solve complex operational problems, maximize efficiency, and improve environmental performance for its diverse customer base across business, commercial, general, and government and military aviation markets. The combined entity aims to continue setting industry standards, guiding safe journeys and enabling better decisions within the dynamic global aviation landscape.