What Jeppesen does

Jeppesen (operating as Jeppesen ForeFlight since November 2025) develops aeronautical navigation data, electronic flight bag (EFB) software, and flight operations solutions for commercial airlines, business aviation operators, government/military organizations, and general aviation pilots. Founded in 1934 by Elrey Jeppesen and long operated as a Boeing subsidiary, the company maintains what it describes as the world's largest aeronautical database—covering 93,000+ terminal procedures at 14,000+ airports with 29,000 runways across 195 countries—refreshed on a 28-day AIRAC cycle with 47,000 source data points reviewed by analysts in roughly 600,000 database transactions per cycle. Its product portfolio spans Jeppesen NavData, FliteDeck Pro EFB, the modular Aviator suite (Briefing, Dashboard, Documents, Navlog, Tools), ForeFlight mobile applications, airport moving maps and Smart Airport Maps, crew optimization solutions (pairing, rostering, tracking, fatigue and manpower planning), dispatch and flight planning tools (FliteBrief, Fleet Insight, OpsData, Mission Management Suite), airspace modeling, developer APIs (Taxi Times, NOTAMs, MapKit SDK), and the recently launched Emissions Insights sustainability platform.

The business monetizes through annual subscription fees for navigation data and digital charts (paper chart services are being phased out by October/November 2026), EFB software licenses to airlines and operators, professional training and dispatch services, and OEM data-distribution agreements that embed Jeppesen data into avionics from Garmin, Honeywell, Collins Aerospace, GE Aviation, Universal Avionics, and Thales. Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales targeting airlines and large operators, product-led growth via the ForeFlight iOS app for individual pilots, channel partners such as Bytron Aviation Systems (serving 120+ operators and nearly 3,000 aircraft), and self-service e-commerce through shop.jeppesen.com. Following Boeing's $10.55 billion all-cash sale of its Digital Aviation Solutions assets to Thoma Bravo (announced April 2025, closed November 2025), Jeppesen merged with ForeFlight and launched as Jeppesen ForeFlight, an independent company led by CEO Brad Surak (former head of Boeing's Digital Aviation Solutions) with headquarters in Denver and San Francisco. Post-separation the company has conducted significant workforce reductions (~30–50%) to streamline its operating model and has articulated a multi-year AI roadmap targeting flight planning, dispatch, and crew tracking.

Name

Jeppesen

Legal name

Jeppesen

Website

https://ww2.jeppesen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Jeppesen (Jeppesen ForeFlight) provides aeronautical navigation data, electronic flight bag software, and flight operations solutions to airlines, business aviation, military, and general aviation markets, monetizing through subscriptions, OEM data licensing, and enterprise software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Navigation and Flight Operations Software

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE)

Keywords

• Aeronautical navigation data
• Electronic flight bag software
• Flight planning and dispatch
• Airline crew optimization
• Aviation chart subscriptions

Headquarters

HQ city

Englewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Navigation Data and Chart Subscriptions: Recurring subscription revenue from Jeppesen NavData, digital charts, and paper chart services (being phased out by Oct 2026) covering SID, STAR, approach procedures, and airport diagrams
2. EFB Software Licenses: Software licensing for FliteDeck Pro, Aviator suite, and other electronic flight bag applications to airlines and aviation operators
3. Training and Dispatch Services: Dispatcher certification courses, product training, and international trip planning services for aviation professionals
4. Avionics Data Distribution: Data distribution to avionics manufacturers (OEM embedded) for integration into flight management systems, navigators, and multi-function displays

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jeppesen develops, designs and sells flight information solutions and planning software for aviation and marine markets, anchored by the Jeppesen NavData aeronautical database (the world's largest, covering 195 countries with 28-day AIRAC update cycles), the FliteDeck Pro and Aviator Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) suites for commercial airlines, ForeFlight mobile EFB for general and business aviation, crew optimization solutions, military navigation data products, and dispatch/flight planning software. The portfolio is delivered through direct enterprise sales, OEM embedded avionics integrations, subscription chart services, and consumer-grade mobile apps.

Product overview

Jeppesen offers a comprehensive platform-plus-modules architecture serving commercial, business, government/military, and general aviation markets. The core portfolio centers on NavData (aeronautical data covering 195 countries with 47,000+ source data points reviewed every 28 days), FliteDeck Pro (integrated Electronic Flight Bag for airlines), and the Aviator EFB suite (with modules for Briefing, Dashboard, Documents, Navlog, and Tools). Key product categories include Navigation Solutions (charts, moving maps, enroute intelligence), Flight Planning and Dispatch (FliteBrief, Fleet Insight, Dispatch Solutions, Mission Management Suite, OpsData), Crew Solutions (Pairing, Rostering, Tracking, Fatigue Risk Management, Manpower Planning), Data Management Solutions (Jeppesen Distribution Manager, Weather), and Airspace Solutions (Total Airspace and Airport Modeler). Recent additions include Emissions Insights for sustainability intelligence. The company also operates Developer Tools with APIs (Taxi Times, NOTAMs) and MapKit Mobile SDK. Following the November 2025 sale to Thoma Bravo, Jeppesen merged with ForeFlight to form Jeppesen ForeFlight as an independent company, combining Jeppesen's 90-year aeronautical data heritage with ForeFlight's digital aviation technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FliteDeck Pro: Industry-leading electronic flight bag (EFB) navigation application for commercial aviation
• Aviator
• Jeppesen NavData
• Emissions Insights
• FliteBrief
• Mission Management Suite

Products and services

• Jeppesen NavData Worldwide aeronautical data product providing enroute, SID, STAR, terminal approach procedure details, runway characteristics, communications data, airport and waypoint features, and airspace boundaries for integration into flight management systems and avionics.
• FliteDeck Pro The airline industry's first and only fully integrated Electronic Flight Bag combining charting with operational flight plans, interactive navigation logging and flight efficiency advisories to streamline flight operations and reduce operational costs.
• FliteDeck Pro (Military) Military variant of FliteDeck Pro providing military pilots with electronic charts, manuals and documents for paperless flying, preferred by military organizations for global air missions.
• Aviator Suite of EFB solutions that increase airline efficiencies by streamlining pilot workflows and lowering ground operation costs, integrating briefing, dashboard, documents, navlog and tools into a single EFB suite.
• Airport Moving Maps Dynamic airport maps with ownship depiction improving pilot situational awareness during ground movements, supporting runway safety at large or unfamiliar airports and during poor visibility, with the industry's largest database of over 1,000 airport moving maps.
• NOTAM Management Tool Ground operations tool allowing users to search, filter, sort, edit and create NOTAMs based on user-defined parameters to reduce labor required to process flight-relevant NOTAMs and shorten flight crew briefing times.
• FliteBrief Crew briefing and flight monitoring web portal enabling dispatchers, pilots and other airline operations personnel to effectively manage and distribute flight briefing packages.
• Dispatch Solutions Comprehensive dispatch services for airline flight planning and operations management.
• Mission Management Suite Management support solution for military air operations capable of organizing complex mission goals and channeling essential mission data optimally through Air Operation Centers.
• OpsData Operational data platform providing flight operations with comprehensive data management capabilities.
• Crew Pairing Crew pairing optimization solution for airlines to efficiently schedule pilot and crew assignments across flight legs.
• Crew Rostering Crew rostering solution for managing pilot and crew schedules and assignments.
• Crew Tracking Crew tracking solution for monitoring pilot and crew availability and assignments in real-time.
• Emissions Insights Sustainability intelligence platform for aviation operators providing in-depth analysis of flight operations' climate footprint, supporting compliance with global regulatory schemes and improving operational efficiency while managing emissions data.
• Jeppesen Total Military NavData World's largest set of military aeronautical data providing comprehensive coverage for military missions with data from 190 countries updated every 28 days, over 93,000 terminal procedures at more than 14,000 airports covering 29,000 runways, offering a commercial alternative to US DoD DAFIF.
• Total Airspace and Airport Modeler Airspace modeling solution for analyzing and designing airspace configurations and airport operations.
• Avionics Solutions Comprehensive avionics data solutions providing Jeppesen NavData, digital charts, and geospatial data for integration with avionics systems from Garmin, Honeywell, Collins Aerospace, Universal Avionics and other manufacturers.
• Charts and Airway Manual Aviation navigation charts and airway manuals providing accurate navigation information, available in both digital and paper formats (paper services planned to end October 31, 2026).
• ForeFlight Digital aviation technology platform acquired through Boeing and now part of Jeppesen ForeFlight, providing flight planning, weather monitoring, and EFB capabilities for general aviation, business aviation and individual pilots via mobile app.
• Developer Tools (APIs and SDKs) Developer platform offering APIs including Jeppesen Taxi Times API, Jeppesen NOTAMs APIs, and Jeppesen MapKit Mobile SDK for integrating Jeppesen aviation data into third-party applications.
• Jeppesen Distribution Manager (and Pro) Free and professional software programs for managing and updating avionics data, allowing users to upload data to their avionics systems.
• International Trip Planning Services Professional international trip planning services for aviation operators needing support with overflight permits, navigation planning and dispatch for cross-border operations.
• Dispatcher Certification Course Dispatcher certification training course for aviation professionals seeking flight dispatcher qualification.
• FAA Pilot Training Solutions (Courseware) FAA-aligned pilot training courseware and training solutions for flight schools and individual pilots.
• Cost Index Optimization Flight optimization capability providing pilots with real-time, tail-specific in-flight advisories to improve fuel burn and reduce fuel use by 1-2% without requiring aircraft hardware or internet connectivity.
• Aircraft Routing, Ops Control and Tail Assignment Network and operations management suite providing aircraft routing, operations control, and tail assignment capabilities for airline operations.
• Weather Data Solutions Aviation weather data and enroute weather layer solutions supporting flight planning and EFB workflows.
• Ground Controls Ground controls data solution supporting airport and operations data management for aviation operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce fuel use by 1-2% through Cost Index Optimization advisories
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and regional.

• Bytron Aviation SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025Extended partnership for another five years (now spanning over 8 years total), providing advanced dispatch, briefing, and EFB solutions to airlines worldwide. The collaboration delivers FliteBrief integrated with Jeppesen Aviator, trusted by over 120 operators representing nearly 3,000 aircraft.
• The Weather CompanysupportingTechnology or IntegrationWeather data provider for Enroute Weather Layers in FliteDeck Pro, contributing to improved flight safety and operational efficiency by enabling flight deck crew to make better decisions based on weather information depicted on enroute maps.
• China Air Traffic Management Bureau (ATMB)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeployment of Jeppesen Aviation Data Engine (JADE) data production system at ATMB to ensure Chinese operators have access to proven data processing capabilities and navigation expertise during China's rapid aviation growth.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universal Avionics: Manufacturer of flight management systems, EFB solutions, and situational awareness tools for business and commercial aviation; competes with Jeppesen's avionics-embedded offerings and EFB software.
• Lufthansa Systems (Lido/Navtech): Aviation IT arm of Lufthansa Group providing Lido flight planning and Navtech aeronautical navigation data services to commercial airlines worldwide — the closest direct competitor to Jeppesen's NavData and flight planning portfolio.
• FlightAware (JetBlue Technology Ventures): Leading provider of flight tracking, ADS-B data, and aviation operational data services; competes in adjacent flight information and operational data categories used by airlines, business aviation, and consumers.
• Garmin Aviation: Avionics manufacturer embedding Jeppesen NavData plus operator of the Garmin Pilot mobile EFB app, which directly competes with ForeFlight in the general and business aviation pilot segment.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Defense and aerospace technology prime offering avionics, mission systems, and military flight operations solutions; competes broadly in the military aviation data and mission management space alongside Jeppesen's Total Military NavData offering.
• GE Aerospace: Major aerospace prime manufacturing avionics and flight management systems that historically embed Jeppesen navigation data; broad incumbent with overlapping airline and military customer relationships.
• Thales Aerospace: European aerospace and defense prime providing avionics, air traffic management systems, and flight deck solutions that overlap with Jeppesen's navigation data and EFB offerings across commercial and military markets.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Large aerospace conglomerate manufacturing avionics, flight management systems, and navigation equipment that embed Jeppesen-style data; competes broadly across Jeppesen's served markets and could potentially vertically integrate data production.
• Collins Aerospace (RTX): Major avionics and flight management system manufacturer embedding Jeppesen data into its products; broad aerospace incumbent with overlapping customer base in commercial aviation and defense.

Emerging players

• Rocketroute: European flight planning and EFB platform targeting business and general aviation operators; smaller and more focused than Jeppesen but addresses overlapping customer needs with a modern SaaS-style delivery model.

Market position

Strengths6 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/jeppesen
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheJeppesenChannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/jeppesen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jeppesen

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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