When it comes to pilot training materials, IFR approach plates, or even logbooks, the name Jeppesen is a common one. The Jeppesen company produces a version of just about everything a pilot could need. And it all started with a little notebook, a basement, and an airmail pilot—Elrey Jeppesen.

(Reuters) -Boeing said on Tuesday it would sell portions of its Digital Aviation Solutions business, including navigation unit Jeppesen, to private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion.

Boeing acquired Jeppesen for $1.5 billion in 2000. ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunways were also included in the sale. The sale is a part of Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg’s plan to reduce Boeing’s debt.

Boeing, a global aerospace company, has agreed to sell portions of its digital aviation solutions business to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion. Included in this deal are Jeppesen, ForeFlight ...

Deal includes Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData, and OzRunwaysBoeing Air Transport pilot Elrey Jeppesen founded his eponymous company in 1934. Boeing bought Jeppesen in 2000 for $1.5 billion ...

Read about Thoma Bravo's move to buy portions of Boeing's digital aviation solutions business, including Jeppesen assets, for $10.55 billion in cash.

Boeing said on Tuesday it would sell portions of its Digital Aviation Solutions business, including navigation unit Jeppesen, to private equity firm Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion.