JetNet Acquires ADS-B Exchange

The company said the acquisition will enable it to expand its flight data product offerings.

Friday, January 27, 2023 at 01:27 PM ET

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ADS-B Exchange aggregates approximately 750,000 messages per second worldwide via receivers hosted by aviation enthusiasts around the world. [Screenshot]

Key Takeaways:

JetNet, a prominent provider of business aviation data, has acquired ADS-B Exchange, one of the world's largest networks for real-time and historical flight data.
ADS-B Exchange, founded in 2016, aggregates approximately 750,000 flight messages per second globally through a network of aviation enthusiasts.
The acquisition significantly expands JetNet's flight data solutions by integrating ADS-B Exchange's extensive real-time information.
This enhanced data resource benefits a wide range of users, including aerospace and defense contractors, airport operators, researchers, and financial services.

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JetNet, one of the leading providers of business aviation data, has acquired ADS-B Exchange, one of the world’s largest networks of ADS-B/Mode S/MLAT feeders and providers of real-time and historical flight data.

ADS-B Exchange, which was founded in 2016, aggregates approximately 750,000 messages per second worldwide via receivers hosted by aviation enthusiasts around the world. It has been described as ‘virtual plane-spotting,’ which involves capturing and noting aircraft movements around the world.