Made by Pilots, for Pilots
Introducing the paperless cockpit
OzRunways was founded early in 2010 after pilots and computer programmers Bas Scheffers, Rowan Willson and Neil Weste realised they were independently working towards the goal of bringing flight planning and navigation to the new iPad. Their combined visions included making the cockpit paperless, saving pilots time and money as well as providing them with tools and capabilities never before available.
Working with CASA, the BOM and Airservices from the start
Soon after the initial release of OzRunways in December 2010, it was clear the pilots of Australia agreed there was a need for this product and development went into overdrive to go from a basic AIP replacement to a full planning briefing tool and moving map navigator. The team were working closely with CASA for OzRunways to become the first approved application of its kind in Australia, making it legal for pilots to use OzRunways as their sole method of obtaining aeronautical information.
Listening and getting out in our community
Over the years OzRunways pioneered many innovations in Electronic Flight Bags like cellular-based flight tracking that has saved lives, collaborating with the Bureau of Meteorology and Airservices Australia. Together we created our unique interactive graphical briefing tool SmartBrief, intelligent document management that intuitively provides pilots with the charts they need, when they need them and making procedure plates smart by automatically highlighting critical information during approaches.
A team of local Aussie and Kiwi pilots, developers and aviation enthusiasts
By employing a team of Australian and New Zealand pilots our solutions have always been sharply focussed on the unique requirements of flying Down Under, based on concepts familiar to local pilots. Our local support team is not only available every day, they also regularly travel to aviation events and aero clubs to present tutorials and assist individual pilots to get the most out of OzRunways.
Still specialising Down Under, but now with international connections
In 2024, The Boeing Company announced it acquired OzRunways to become part of the ForeFlight family—a fellow pioneer in EFB applications initially focussed on North America and Europe. By this time OzRunways had grown to employ a team of twenty based in Adelaide, as well as around the country, and the world, supporting tens of thousands of customers ranging from recreational pilots to charter companies, emergency services, aeromedical, regional airlines and the Australian Defence Force. Together the combined companies aim to bring more choice to more pilots worldwide by creating a suite of products to suit every segment of the aviation industry.
The People Behind OzRunways
Leadership Team
Our flight deck crew, in command and leading the fleet
Bas Scheffers
Co-Founder, CEO, Director & Accountable Manager
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2010
Loves getting upside down at Goolwa in his sporty Extra300
Rowan Willson
Co-Founder, Senior Dev & Safety Manager
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2010
Ro's hot tip - avoid paying landing fees by building a helipad under finals
Bronwyn Forde
General Manager of Operations
• based in Sydney, AU
• since 2011
Our powerhouse with a heart of gold and a love of terrible reality TV shows
Luke Fielke
Chief Technology Officer
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2018
A developer come pilot whose dad jokes always take off, but never land
Operations Team
Our mission crew behind strategy, design & EFB expertise
Alex
Product Manager
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2021
Addicted to cups of tea and a biannual cruise holiday
Vanessa
Customer Success Manager
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2025
If there's a Simpsons reference for it, she will probably use it
Jake
Customer Support Manager & Quality Manager
• based in Melbourne, AU
• since 2017
Did somebody say margaritas?
Josh
Customer Support
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2024
A Port Power diehard who tunes into the nearest ADF if airborne at game time
Joe
NZ Customer Support
• based in Dunedin, NZ
• since 2021
A constant stream of friendly banter is always onboard
Alice
Marketing Manager
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2022
A big fan of camping trips all around the Flinders Rangers
Anne-Marie
Graphic Designer
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2018
A strong advocate for "bring your [cute staffy] dog to work" day
Software Development Team
Our tech crew building, coding & making features
Andreas
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2018
Literally everything is "just around the corner" for Andreas
Kane
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2019
If watching the cricket or footy was a job, Kane would apply immediately
Brendan
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2023
You can take him out of the country but you can't take the country out of him
Rod
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2024
A coding wizard with a soft spot for his pooch
AB
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2021
A walking encyclopedia who has added flying to his long list of skills
Daan
• based in Maastricht, NL
• since 2015
Spends his downtime chasing after his energetic and adorable toddler
Asim
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2024
Keeps the office fuelled with delicious home made lunches
Tom
• based in Melbourne, AU
• since 2021
You'll find him burning through his annual leave on Japanese ski slopes
Scott
• based in Adelaide, AU
• since 2023
The guy you want on your team in a poker tournament
Our Pilots
Our team includes former airline and military pilots, students in-training, aspiring professionals seeking their first flying job, and those who fly just for fun!
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