Global Eagle Entertainment Inc.

Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (CIK 0001512077) emerged from the business combination of blank-check company Global Eagle Acquisition Corp — sponsored by media executives Harry Sloan and Jeff Sagansky — with in-flight connectivity provider Row 44 and content distributor Advanced Inflight Alliance. The SPAC completed its IPO in 2011, targeting the media and in-flight entertainment sector. By November 2012, when this 8-K was filed, the combined entity was operating as a provider of satellite connectivity and content licensing services to commercial airlines and other mobility markets. The company later filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2020. Sign up on SpacDesk for full filing histories, sponsor profiles, and deal analytics across the SPAC market.