Matt Thurber, editor-in-chief at AIN Media Group, has been flying since 1975 and writing about aviation since 1978 and now has the best job in the world, running editorial operations for Aviation International News, Business Jet Traveler, and FutureFlight.aero. In addition to working as an A&amp;P mechanic on everything from Piper Cubs to turboprops, Matt taught flying at his father’s flight school in Plymouth, Mass., in the early 1980s, flew for an aircraft owner/pilot, and for two summer seasons hunted swordfish near the George’s Banks off the East Coast from a Piper Super Cub. An ATP certificated fixed-wing pilot and CFII and commercial helicopter pilot, Matt is type-rated in the Citation 500 and Gulfstream V/550. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Matt and his team cover the entire aviation scene including business aircraft, helicopters, avionics, safety, manufacturing, charter, fractionals, technology, air transport, advanced air mobility, defense, and other subjects of interest to AIN, BJT, and FutureFlight readers.

Editor-in-Chief

Matt Thurber

Investment firm Thoma Bravo today agreed to purchase Boeing’s Digital Aviation Solutions business in an all-cash transaction valued at $10.55 billion. Expected to close by year-end, subject to regulatory approval, the deal includes Boeing’s Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunways assets.
According to Boeing, it will retain digital capabilities for the provision of predictive and diagnostic maintenance insights for commercial and defense customers that use its fleet maintenance, diagnostics, and repair services.
Boeing Digital Aviation Solutions employs about 3,900 people, including those who will remain with Boeing and those who are part of the assets being sold. Boeing said it “is working with Thoma Bravo to help ensure as seamless of a transition as possible for employees while continuing to meet the needs of customers in accordance with all obligations.”
Thoma Bravo specializes in acquiring software companies, and said it “was formed out of a mentor-mentee relationship when Carl Thoma hired Orlando Bravo at the start of his private-equity career and taught him the science of dealmaking. The two, now partners and co-founders, continue to foster a mentorship culture.”
“With a heritage dating back to the 1930s, Jeppesen has been at the forefront of technological innovation for nearly a century. We are excited to build on this track record and power its next phase of growth,” said Holden Spaht, a managing partner at Thoma Bravo.
“This transaction is an important component of our strategy to focus on core businesses, supplement the balance sheet, and prioritize the investment grade credit rating,” said Boeing president and CEO Kelly Ortberg.
Boeing bought Jeppesen in 2000 for $1.5 billion and added ForeFlight in 2019 for an undisclosed amount.&nbsp;

Boeing Selling Digital Aviation Solutions Business to Thoma Bravo

Deal includes Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunways

Expected to close by the end of the year, the Thoma Bravo acquisition includes Boeing’s Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunways assets.

Thoma Bravo Buying Boeing Digital Aviation Solutions

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Millions plan to attend ceremonies honoring the late Pope

Vatican Funeral Brings ATC Operational Changes in Rome

Amy Wilder

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

New forecasts offer detailed weather insights

FAA Shifts to OCONUS Graphical Weather Forecasts

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Helicopter operator will begin flying a Beta Alia electric aircraft in Norway in August

Bristow Poised to Start Electric Aircraft Operations in Norway

News, issues, personnel, equipment and developments about air traffic management.

PPR program will last through the end of October

Boston Logan To Institute Bizav Parking Restrictions

AIN Staff

European business Aviation by the numbers

Business Aviation Regional Snapshot - Europe

Sarah Rose

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

In this article

ForeFlight

Jeppesen

Boeing

More In Operations

Vatican Funeral Brings ATC Operational Changes in Rome

Millions plan to attend ceremonies honoring the late Pope

FAA Shifts to OCONUS Graphical Weather Forecasts

New forecasts offer detailed weather insights

Bristow Poised to Start Electric Aircraft Operations in Norway

Helicopter operator will begin flying a Beta Alia electric aircraft in Norway in August

Boston Logan To Institute Bizav Parking Restrictions

PPR program will last through the end of October

Business Aviation Regional Snapshot - Europe

European business Aviation by the numbers

Moove Moves on Flight Solutions for North America

Aims to ‘elevate the corporate travel experience’

Buoncuore Receives 2025 NBAA S&D Award

Buoncuore is the 16th recipient of the award

Flight Pro Trip Software Adds Multi-factor Authentication

New features include mobile device access to all capabilities

AIN Products

SUBSCRIPTIONS

RESOURCES

ABOUT AIN