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Jeppesen

Jeppesen (now a Boeing subsidiary) is the world's leading provider of aeronautical navigation data, instrument approach charts, en-route charts, airport diagrams, and flight planning solutions used by airlines, business aviation, and general aviation worldwide.

  • Founded in 1934 by pilot Elrey Borge Jeppesen, who hand-drew the first approach charts
  • Jeppesen charts use a distinctive format recognized worldwide (different from government-issued charts)
  • Provides FMS navigation databases updated on 28-day AIRAC cycles
  • FliteDeck Pro is their EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) platform
  • Also provides crew planning, fuel optimization, and weather services
  • Used by over 900 airlines and thousands of business/GA operators