Founded in 1987, f:wz aviation software provides cost-optimizing flight planning software to airlines around the world. Based in Vienna, the company was started by two Austrian Airlines pilots who identified a need in the marketplace for PC-based flight planning solutions. The original product was deployed by Austrian Airlines in 1987 and has been in use ever since. Today, f:wz provides solutions to over 20 airlines and partners with key industry players, including Lockheed Martin and Airbus.

In early 2008, f:wz was acquired by DAE Services, the aviation technology division of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. With DAE’s resources and reach, f:wz has strengthened its global footprint and is pursuing a full range of collaboration and integration scenarios with other DAE businesses, industry partners and customers. This strategic move further solidifies f:wz’s position as the market leader in cost optimizing flight management solutions.