Boeing Avionics Business
A division of Boeing, also known as Jeppesen, that provides essential flight information systems for airplanes. Thoma Bravo acquired this 'gem asset' in a competitive deal for $10.5 billion.
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Summary
The Boeing Avionics Business, a division with roots in McDonnell Douglas, specializes in the manufacturing of advanced avionics systems and the development of enhanced flight control systems and internal structures. Operating as a key part of Boeing's St. Louis division, it has been instrumental in the F-15 Advanced Eagle program, contributing to variants such as the F-15SA, F-15QA, and the F-15EX Eagle II. The F-15EX, which entered operational service in July 2024, leverages these advanced avionics for critical homeland and air defense missions, and to augment frontline stealth fighters. This business unit was notably acquired by Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm known for its strategic investments.
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Research Data
Extracted Attributes
Type
Business Unit/Division
Location
St. Louis division, Boeing, USA
Current Status
Acquired
Primary Function
Manufacturing advanced avionics systems; developing enhanced flight control systems and internal structures
Former Parent Company
McDonnell Douglas
Timeline
- The F-15SA (Saudi Advanced), for which the Avionics Business developed systems, first flew. (Source: Wikipedia)
2013
- The F-15QA (Qatari Advanced), for which the Avionics Business developed systems, first flew. (Source: Wikipedia)
2020
- The F-15EX Eagle II, utilizing avionics from this business, had its maiden flight. (Source: Wikipedia)
2021
- The F-15EX Eagle II, equipped with advanced avionics from this business, entered operational service. (Source: Provided Summary)
2024-07
Wikipedia
View on WikipediaBoeing F-15EX Eagle II
The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II is an American multirole fighter derived from the McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle. The aircraft resulted from U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) studies in 2018 to recapitalize the United States Air Force's (USAF) tactical aviation fleet that was aging due to curtailed modernization, particularly the truncated F-22 production, from post-Cold War budget cuts. The F-15EX is a variant of the F-15 Advanced Eagle, a further development of the F-15E design initially intended for export and incorporates improved internal structure, flight control system, and avionics. The aircraft is manufactured by Boeing's St. Louis division (formerly McDonnell Douglas). The Advanced Eagle began with the F-15SA (Saudi Advanced) which first flew in 2013, followed by the F-15QA (Qatari Advanced) in 2020. The F-15EX had its maiden flight in 2021 and took advantage of the active export production line to reduce costs and expedite deliveries for the USAF; it entered operational service in July 2024. The F-15EX is expected to replace the remaining F-15C/D in the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard for performing homeland and air defense missions and also serves as an affordable platform for employing large stand-off weapons to augment the frontline F-22 and F-35. The Advanced Eagle in this configuration represents the current baseline in F-15 production.
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