Avionics
Iridium Completes Acquisition of Aireon
Aireon will continue as a wholly owned subsidiary
Iridium has finalized its acquisition of Aireon
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Global satellite services provider Iridium Communications today completed its acquisition of space-based ADS-B provider Aireon. The purchase adds the only space-based ADS-B air traffic surveillance system to Iridium’s satellite communications and positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) network.

Aireon will continue operating as a wholly owned Iridium subsidiary. Don Thoma remains Aireon CEO and will report to Iridium CEO Matt Desch.