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Intelsat Acquires Gogo's Commercial Aviation Business

August 31, 2020

Telecommunications

Intelsat agreed to acquire the commercial aviation business of Gogo for $400 million in cash, combining Intelsat's global satellite network with Gogo's installed base of more than 3,000 commercial aircraft. The deal (approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia) is intended to expand Intelsat's in-flight broadband capabilities and deliver integrated IFEC solutions to airlines and passengers.

GI Partners Acquires ORBCOMM

September 1, 2021

Telecommunications

GI Partners completed the all-cash acquisition of ORBCOMM Inc., a global industrial IoT provider, valuing the company at approximately $1.1 billion including net debt. The transaction takes ORBCOMM private and is intended to accelerate the company’s innovation, operational improvements, and expansion into new markets.

CX1 Capital Acquires SatCom Marketing

January 8, 2026

Professional Services

CX1 Capital Inc., a Toronto-based private equity sponsor, has completed the acquisition of Fort Myers, Florida-based SatCom Marketing (doing business as SatComCX). CX1 founder Sajan Choksi was named CEO of SatComCX and the deal is described as the first step in a buy-and-build expansion plan to modernize systems, grow the company's footprint, and create new employee opportunities.

Gilat Satellite Networks Acquires Stellar Blu Solutions

June 17, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Gilat Satellite Networks has acquired Stellar Blu Solutions, a U.S.-based provider of next-generation ESA-based SATCOM terminals for in-flight connectivity. Gilat paid $98 million at closing with up to $147 million of additional contingent cash payments tied to post-closing milestones; the deal strengthens Gilat's capabilities and market position in the commercial and business aviation IFC market.

Gilat Satellite Networks Acquires DataPath, Inc.

November 16, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has completed the acquisition of DataPath, Inc., a U.S.-based provider of secure communications and satellite systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and other government customers. The deal, approved by both companies' boards and cleared by CFIUS, is intended to expand Gilat's presence in the defense market and create cross-selling and technology-integration synergies between the companies' satellite communications offerings.

GapSat Acquires QBX Limited

January 16, 2023

Telecommunications

GapSat Development Group Limited acquired Isle of Man–based QBX Limited to obtain a portfolio of satellite radio frequency spectrum filings and related intellectual property. The acquisition positions GapSat to accelerate development of a geostationary satellite constellation and expand capability to serve aero-mobility and marine connectivity markets.