The loss of Jepp to Boeing, and the inability to work out agreements to support legacy Garmin product is just another reflection of the how the finance bros are ruining aviation. Boeing also owns Aviall, which lost its way as well. Transdigm (Champion Aerospace) and Tailwind Technologies are other private equity blood suckers. Tailwind resold Hartzell to Arcline Investment Management in 2023. Hartzell has monopolized the starter business, where all units are over $1000. To add insult to injury they add a core charge to new starters. Another hedge fund, Vance Street operates Victor Sierra Aviation in the GA Space, and they own: Aviation Products Systems, Airforms, Great Planes, McFarlane Aviation, Tempest Aero Group and PMA Products.
A tiedown at Pompano is $450, and more at Boca! GA is a small world and our kids are being GOUGED for choosing it as a career.