Satcom Direct agrees to acquire TrueNorth Avionics

Global aeronautical communications provider, Satcom Direct (SD), has agreed to acquire TrueNorth Avionics, a company based in Ottawa, Canada that offers the latest technology in cabin communications solutions. With the purchase of TrueNorth, SD significantly expands its ability to provide advanced communications systems for business aviation aircraft. Founded in 2006, TrueNorth Avionics designs, develops, and manufactures satellite communications solutions for business jets and avionics OEMs. Its latest innovation, the Optelity family of cabin communications systems, delivers high fidelity voice, fax, and WiFi solutions that enable intuitive connectivity for mobile devices. TrueNorth will become a business unit within the SD family of companies focused on advanced avionics development. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.