Jeppesen has officially ended its printed aeronautical chart service, marking the end of a longstanding source of paper navigation materials for pilots. According to the company’s phase-out notice, printing operations ended Oct. 31, and all remaining paper chart subscriptions were terminated effective Nov. 1.
Transition to Digital
The change comes a year after Boeing sold Jeppesen, ForeFlight and other digital aviation assets to private equity firm Thoma Bravo in a $10.55 billion transaction. The businesses subsequently combined under the Jeppesen ForeFlight name following the acquisition. The company cited rising costs associated with managing paper charts and the aviation industry’s continued adoption of electronic navigation products as reasons for discontinuing the service.
“The majority of flights around the world utilize Jeppesen digital charts instead of traditional paper charts,” the company said in its GA notice.
Customers holding active subscriptions will receive credits for any unused portion extending beyond the cutoff date, while renewal invoices issued for service periods after Oct. 31 will be canceled.
Alternatives to Print Service
Jeppesen said it will continue providing digital charts through electronic platforms, including ForeFlight, which first integrated Jeppesen charts in 2017. Pilots who prefer printed materials can still produce their own charts using compatible applications. ForeFlight Mobile supports printing individual or multiple approach plates and airport diagrams, while Jeppesen continues to offer seven-hole punched paper for use in traditional chart binders.
The FAA also continues to make its charts available through approved printers.
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