Global Eagle Entertainment Inc.

Global Eagle Entertainment Inc., which traded on Nasdaq under the ticker ENT, originated as Global Eagle Acquisition Corp, a blank-check company that went public in 2011 and closed its business combination in January 2013 by merging satellite-connectivity provider Row 44 with in-flight entertainment distributor Advanced Inflight Alliance. The SPAC was sponsored by media executives Harry Sloan and Jeff Sagansky. The resulting company operated in the aviation and maritime in-flight entertainment and satellite connectivity sector, serving commercial airlines and cruise operators globally. The June 2019 8-K filing was submitted during a period of material financial difficulty for the company. For comprehensive SPAC deal history, filing timelines, and sponsor data, sign up for full access at SpacDesk.