Iridium completes acquisition of Aireon
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- Iridium completed its acquisition of Aireon, operator of a space-based ADS-B air traffic surveillance system.
- Aireon will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary, keeping its air traffic surveillance and aviation data services focus.
- Don Thoma will remain Aireon CEO, reporting to Iridium CEO Matt Desch.
- Deal adds space-based surveillance to Iridium’s satellite communications network, expanding its aviation services platform.
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