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Iridium to acquire Aireon for aviation safety

PUBLIC · IRDMMay 14, 2026•2 months ago

Acquiring Company

Iridium Communications

Acquired Company

Aireon

McleanHardwareSecurityCommunitiesSatellite CommunicationWireless

Description

Iridium Communications Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Aireon LLC. This acquisition unites the world's only space-based air traffic surveillance system with Iridium's satellite network. It represents a key step in enhancing aviation safety through advanced satellite services. The partnership with Aireon is expected to drive innovation in air traffic management.

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Company

Iridium Communications

Location

Mclean, Virginia, United States

About

Iridium® is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. In 2019, the company completed a generational upgrade of its satellite network and launched its specialty broadband service, Iridium Certus®. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium products, services and partner solutions, visit www.iridium.com.

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