Two aviation connectivity providers will become one with Gogo Business Aviation’s acquisition of Satcom Direct. Both US companies provide hardware for internet and other satellite communications to private jet operators.

O n Monday, September 30th, Gogo, one of the leading providers of broadband connectivity services for the private aviation industry, announced that it will acquire Satcom Direct,

Gogo Business Aviation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Satcom Direct. The recent acquisition will accelerate growth and expand Gogo's BizAv market.

Gogo and Satcom Direct announced entry into a definitive agreement under which Gogo will acquire Satcom Direct to create the only in-flight connectivity provider able to satisfy the performance and cost needs of every segment of the global business aviation (BA) and military/government mobility markets.

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Gogo will acquire Satcom Direct, a highly respected player in the world of business aviation that delivers a variety of IFC services.

Gogo Inc. GOGO recently announced a definitive deal to acquire Satcom Direct for $375 million cash and five million GOGO shares at closing. In addition, Satcom Direct is entitled to receive an additional $225 million contingent to certain performance thresholds over the next four years.