Intelsat Acquires Gogo's Commercial Aviation Business

Gilat Satellite Networks Acquires Most of Comtech’s Satellite & Space Communications Segment for $157.5 Million

June 15, 2026

Telecommunications

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire most of Comtech Telecommunications’ Satellite and Space Communications (S26S) segment for $157.5 million in cash. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026 and is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

SES S.A. Acquires Intelsat S.A. for $3.1 Billion

July 17, 2025

Telecommunications

SES S.A. agreed to buy Intelsat S.A. by purchasing 100% of the equity of Intelsat Holdings S.a.r.l. for $3.1 billion, creating a more robust multi-orbit satellite operator. SES later completed the acquisition, integrating the companies into a strengthened global satellite operator with an expanded GEO/MEO fleet and broader connectivity solutions.

Gogo Inc. to Acquire Satcom Direct

September 30, 2024

Transportation

Gogo Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Satcom Direct to create a multi-orbit, multi-band global in-flight connectivity provider for business aviation and military/government mobility markets. The deal includes $375 million in cash and five million Gogo shares at closing, with potential additional payments of up to $225 million tied to performance thresholds over the next four years.

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.

SMBC Aviation Capital Acquires Goshawk Management Ltd.

December 21, 2022

Transportation

SMBC Aviation Capital completed the acquisition of Dublin-based aircraft lessor Goshawk Management Ltd., creating the second-largest global aircraft lessor by number of aircraft and the largest Japanese-owned lessor. The combined business operates a portfolio of over 700 owned and managed aircraft (with additional new-technology narrowbody orders) and is positioned to benefit from a sector recovery through enhanced scale and funding advantages.

Connect Bidco (Apax, Warburg Pincus, CPP, Ontario Teachers') Acquires Inmarsat

December 1, 2019

Telecommunications

Connect Bidco Limited, an acquisition vehicle owned by a consortium of funds advised by Apax Partners and Warburg Pincus together with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, completed a recommended cash offer to acquire all issued ordinary share capital of Inmarsat. The consortium said the investment will support Inmarsat’s market leadership in maritime, aviation and defence communications and help the company capitalise on in-flight connectivity and Internet of Things opportunities.