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 major provider of business aviation data, has acquired ADS-B Exchange.
ADS-B Exchange is one of the world's largest networks for real-time and historical flight data, founded in 2016 by aviation enthusiasts.
The acquisition will enable JetNet to significantly expand its flight data solutions by incorporating ADS-B Exchange's real-time information.
The combined real-time data is utilized by a wide range of clients, 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.