Nav Canada sells its stake in Aireon Holdings for US$166 million

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OTTAWA - Nav Canada says it has signed a deal to sell its stake in Aireon Holdings LLC to a subsidiary of Iridium Communications Inc. for US$166 million.

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OTTAWA – Nav Canada says it has signed a deal to sell its stake in Aireon Holdings LLC to a subsidiary of Iridium Communications Inc. for US$166 million.

Aireon operates a real-time, air traffic surveillance system using space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) technology.

Nav Canada says it was one of the first to make a significant equity investment in Aireon in 2012.

Nav Canada air traffic controllers monitor air traffic at the Nav Canada control centre in Montreal on March 2, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Nav Canada air traffic controllers monitor air traffic at the Nav Canada control centre in Montreal on March 2, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

It says it has worked with Aireon, Iridium and other air navigation service provider investors to launch and grow the business.

The deal, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close this summer.

The purchase price is set to be paid in two tranches, half at closing and half on the one-year anniversary.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 14, 2026.

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