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Jeppesen ForeFlight has reportedly undergone significant layoffs this week, according to multiple employees and online posts. The company has not yet confirmed the number of positions affected, but sources say cuts reached across several departments shortly after Boeing finalized the sale of its digital aviation assets to private equity firm Thoma Bravo. In this breakdown, we cover: • What employees say actually happened • What Jeppesen ForeFlight officially stated • How the Boeing divestiture ties in • Why online reports may be exaggerated • What this means for pilots, subscribers, and operators As always, this video focuses on verified information. If more details emerge, we’ll update you. — Sources: AVweb reporting, employee statements, Jeppesen ForeFlight spokesperson comments. Join AEROVERSE! Use our code TakingOff for 15% off!!! https://www.aeroverse.com/ TakingOff is sponsored by: FlyingEyes – Get 10% at https://flyingeyesoptics.com/pages/taking-offs-discount ColtenTakingOff.com https://www.coltenmortgage.com/takingoff – For your residential mortgage or refi needs. Run by a pilot! 67Designs— Cabin Mounts https://www.67d.com/ Incredibly rugged mounts for your tablets, smart phones and cameras in the airplane. Made in the US! XeVision.com –Extreme LED Landing Lights, https://www.xevision.com the only competitor is the sun! https://www.clemensinsurance.net/ – Your broker should be advocating on your behalf—call Clemens to have someone in your corner fighting for you! Marshal Protective Services – https://mpsprotects.com/ Private Security Elevated! The large METAR map on the set is from https://metarmaps.com/ Mention TakingOff as you go buy one! The TakingOff Team uses Lightspeed Headsets. Support us by buying your Lightspeed through our link: https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/?r...