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| Jeppesen Sanderson | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jeppesen Sanderson |
| Type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Aviation navigation, Aeronautical information |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Founder | Elrey B. Jeppesen |
| Headquarters | Englewood, Colorado |
| Parent | Boeing |
Jeppesen Sanderson Jeppesen Sanderson began as a provider of aeronautical charts and has grown into a global supplier of navigation, flight planning, and operational support for airlines, business aviation operators, military aviation units, and general aviation pilots. Founded by Elrey B. Jeppesen, the company became known for pilot-oriented route charts and evolved through acquisitions and integration with major aerospace and technology firms such as The Boeing Company and collaborations with agencies like the Federal Aviation Administration and International Civil Aviation Organization. Jeppesen’s products and services support operations across commercial systems including Boeing 737, Airbus A320, and Bombardier Challenger fleets.
Jeppesen traces its roots to Elrey B. Jeppesen’s 1930s flight notes used during operations over routes linking Salt Lake City with Denver and San Francisco. Early milestones include publication of the Jeppesen Airway Manual and charting work that paralleled the expansion of carriers such as United Airlines, Trans World Airlines, and Pan American World Airways. Mid‑20th century growth saw integration with navigation developments influenced by programs like the Instrument Landing System and organizations including the Civil Aeronautics Authority and later the Federal Aviation Administration. Corporate evolution involved mergers and acquisitions with entities like Racal, the Aviation Industry Corp. of China partners in separate programs, and eventual acquisition by The Boeing Company; the company’s archival and operational history intersects with events such as the rise of jet airliners and the globalization of air traffic control systems.
Jeppesen’s catalog spans paper and digital aeronautical charts, electronic flight bags used on types including the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, flight planning tools for operators of Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Lufthansa fleets, and crew scheduling systems employed by carriers such as Emirates and Qantas. Additional services include navigation databases for avionics suites like Garmin and Honeywell Flight Management Systems, dispatch and operations control tools integrated with Sabre and Amadeus reservation systems, and airport charts used at hubs like Heathrow Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and Dubai International Airport. The company also produces training materials and Jeppesen-branded approach plates for procedures issued by authorities such as Eurocontrol and Transport Canada.
Jeppesen operates as a subsidiary within the aerospace portfolio of The Boeing Company, reporting through Boeing’s services and digital aviation divisions that coordinate with corporate units like Boeing Global Services and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. Governance and executive oversight have involved directors and officers with prior roles at firms such as Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Rockwell Collins. Financial relationships include contracts and agreements with state actors and enterprises like NASA, U.S. Department of Defense, and major carriers including United Airlines Holdings and IAG.
Jeppesen maintains operational centers and offices across continents, supporting regional markets in North America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Notable locations include headquarters in Englewood, Colorado, customer service and production facilities in cities like London, Singapore, Tokyo, and Sydney, and data centers aligned with infrastructure providers near hubs such as Frankfurt Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. The company’s global footprint interfaces with national aviation authorities including Civil Aviation Administration of China, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India), and ANAC (Brazil).
Jeppesen’s technology stack encompasses digital navigation databases compliant with standards set by RTCA and EUROCAE, interoperability with avionics manufacturers like Collins Aerospace and Thales Group, and software platforms for electronic flight bag providers such as ARINC and Rockwell Collins systems. Data services include real‑time NOTAM ingestion, METAR and TAF weather feeds from sources such as National Weather Service and Met Office, and terrain and obstacle databases that integrate with synthetic vision systems developed in cooperation with vendors like Honeywell. The company leverages cloud infrastructure, data replication, and cybersecurity practices aligned with standards from NIST and collaborates with partners including Microsoft and Amazon Web Services for scalable distribution.
Jeppesen offers training syllabi and instructional materials for pilots, dispatchers, and instructors aligned with certification frameworks from Federal Aviation Administration, European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and national authorities such as Transport Canada Civil Aviation. Safety management services integrate Safety Management System principles promulgated by International Civil Aviation Organization, and the company provides compliance support for procedural design changes related to Performance Based Navigation and Required Navigation Performance approaches. Publications and e‑learning content reference standards issued by bodies such as ICAO Annex 14, FAA Advisory Circulars, and EASA regulations.
Jeppesen’s involvement in industry transitions—paper‑to‑digital charting, navigation database standardization, and mergers—has intersected with controversies over data licensing, intellectual property, and customer migration to electronic flight bag platforms used by carriers like Southwest Airlines and JetBlue. The company has been party to contractual disputes and litigation concerning data rights and service levels with operators and suppliers including avionics manufacturers and airline groups. Operational incidents involving charting or database errors have prompted coordinated responses with authorities such as the FAA and EASA to issue corrections, service bulletins, and revised procedures for affected airlines and aerodromes.
Category:Aerospace companies Category:Navigation systems