Aireon Overview
Company Headquarters: McLean, Virginia, US
Founded: 2011
Workforce: ~50
Company Working: Aireon is a joint venture between Iridium Communications Inc., Nav Canada, ENAV SpA, NATS Limited, the Irish Aviation Authority, and Naviair. Aireon provides air traffic surveillance systems using a space-based ADS-B network that complies with stringent aviation regulations. The company’s technology resides on the NEXT constellation of satellites by Iridium Communications Inc., launched between January 2017 and January 2019. Aireon’s ADS-B solutions offer real-time aircraft tracking and air navigation in polar, oceanic, and remote regions. These solutions enable airlines to ease operations and experience enhanced efficiency, safety, and communication. Aireon strengthened its financial position and made significant progress in implementing new services after receiving an investment of USD 69 million from NATS Limited and closing a USD 200 million credit facility in 2018.



