Advised NavAero during the process and identified the buyer, Global Eagle Entertainment Inc (Global) in its acquisition of navAero Inc, a Miami-based manufacturer of aviation hardware products.
navAero specializes in avionics integration and EFB solutions that capture, structure and visualize aircraft information. The company's proprietary equipment, installed on more than 3,500 aircrafts worldwide, transforms critical and non-critical aircraft data into vital information that supports pilots and operations managers. By linking navAero's solutions to existing connectivity infrastructure, GEE Operations Solutions will increase the timeliness, depth and relevance of aircraft-specific data and enable powerful new decision support tools.
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. is a worldwide provider of aircraft connectivity systems, operations solutions and media content to the travel industry. Through the industry's most comprehensive product and services platform, Global Eagle Entertainment provides airlines with a wide range of in-flight solutions. These include Wi-Fi, movies, television, music, interactive software, as well as portable IFE solutions, content management services, e-commerce solutions and original content development. Serving more than 200 airlines worldwide, Global Eagle Entertainment delivers exceptional quality and value to its customers to help them achieve their passenger experience objectives. The company's headquarters are located in Los Angeles, California, with offices and teams located in North America, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Oceania and South America.
The acquisitions will form the foundation of GEE's new Operations Solutions business line, leveraging next-generation aircraft connectivity to create a revolutionary new platform that helps airlines improve operations, realize cost efficiencies, and enhance the overall passenger experience.GEE Operations Solutions will offer industry-leading connected aircraft solutions, collecting real-time aircraft data, transmitting information between aircraft and ground, processing and analyzing information through cloud-based systems, and delivering business intelligence solutions to airlines worldwide. The Operations Solutions business line launches with a high-profile base of global aviation customers served by navAero and masFlight, including major airlines, airports, manufacturers, and the aviation supply chain. The business also benefits from GEE's connectivity and media relationships with more than 200 global airlines.
"The combination of navAero, masFlight and our satellite-based connectivity systems provide the foundation for our connected aircraft vision, helping airlines, airports and pilots make better decisions based on real-time information and analytics," explained Dave Davis, CEO of GEE. "Our Operations Solutions platform will start with a strong portfolio of cockpit data collection and cloud-based business intelligence solutions that already serve mission critical roles at global airlines. masFlight and navAero not only offer cutting-edge technologies, but they also bring a stellar customer list and strong reputation in the aviation industry."
