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Aireon

Aireon

Infrastructure · Transportation

Iridium buys full control of Aireon to deepen space-based air traffic surveillance

July 6, 2026$520M

Iridium has completed its acquisition of the remaining 61% of Aireon, consolidating the ADS-B air traffic surveillance provider as a wholly owned subsidiary to expand its aviation services.

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