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Inmarsat’s first Inmarsat-5 Global Xpress (GX) satellite achieved commercial service introduction beginning with US Government customers

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, July 2014

London, UK, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With the successful completion of extensive satellite and end-user tests, Inmarsat is pleased to announce that its first Inmarsat-5 Global Xpress (GX) satellite has achieved commercial service introduction (CSI), beginning with United States (US) Government customers … Read the full press release

Airbus Defense and Space to provide L-band satellite communication (SATCOM) services to support the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, July 2014

Paris, France, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defense and Space announced today that it has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract to provide L-band satellite communication (SATCOM) services to support the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Awarded through the … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space and Inmarsat signed agreement covering high-throughput airborne Global Xpress (GX) terminals

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, July 2014

New agreement opens up secure satcom options for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations for aircraft, as well as for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) domain Paris, France, 2-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space and Inmarsat, the leading provider of … Read the full press release

Inmarsat plc sold US$1,000,000,000 of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2022 through its wholly-owned subsidiary Inmarsat Finance plc

PRESS RELEASE -- 28, May 2014

London, UK, 28-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat plc announces the completion of an offering of debt securities through Inmarsat Finance plc, a wholly-owned subsidiary company. Inmarsat sold US$1,000,000,000 of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2022. The offering was completed at a price of … Read the full press release

Inmarsat appoints Telespazio as Value Added Reseller for Global Xpress serving the Government and Enterprise markets

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, March 2014

London, UK, 13-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat, (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has signed an agreement with Telespazio SpA, a Finmeccanica/Thales company, appointing the international managed satellite services provider as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) for Global Xpress (GX), … Read the full press release

Inmarsat appoints NSSLGlobal as Value Added Reseller for Global Xpress serving the military and government markets in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, March 2014

London, UK, 13-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has signed an agreement with NSSLGlobal, appointing the service provider for satellite communications solutions as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) for Global Xpress (GX), serving the military and government … Read the full press release

Inmarsat partners with Hughes Network Systems to manufacture Low Profile BGAN terminal for discreet operations

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, March 2014

London, UK, 13-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today announced that it has signed a contract with Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), the global leader in broadband satellite solutions and services, to manufacture … Read the full press release

Inmarsat selects Airbus Defense and Space as Value Added Reseller for Global Xpress military lease services serving the Government market in Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, March 2014

London, UK, 13-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat(LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has signed a further agreement with Airbus Defense and Space, appointing the international defence systems integrator as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) for Global Xpress (GX) military lease services, … Read the full press release

Inmarsat appointed Airbus Defense and Space as Global Xpress Value Added Reseller for Inmarsat’s Enterprise Business Unit

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, March 2014

London, UK, 13-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services has appointed Airbus Defense and Space, the world’s second largest space company, as a Global Xpress (GX) Value Added Reseller (VAR) for Inmarsat’s Enterprise Business Unit.  … Read the full press release

Inmarsat partners with Gilat Satellite Networks for new fixed land VSAT opportunities

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, March 2014

London, UK, 13-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat, (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has today announced a new partnership with Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT), which is designed to address additional market opportunities for the forthcoming Global … Read the full press release

Inmarsat announced it completed Globe Wireless acquisition

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, January 2014

London, UK, 7-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today confirmed that it had completed regulatory and other approvals in relation to its US$45 million purchase of Globe Wireless, the Florida-based leading provider of value-added … Read the full press release

Inmarsat appointed Stream Communications as an Inmarsat M2M Distribution Partner

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, September 2013

19-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has today announced the appointment of Stream Communications as an Inmarsat M2M Distribution Partner. The appointment of Stream, who are recognised for their technical strength in designing and developing end-to-end … Read the full press release

Inmarsat to demonstrate BGAN High Data Rate streaming service live on stand 2.B19 in Hall 2 at IBC 2013

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, September 2013

Live demonstrations of game-changing satellite service for newsgatherers 19-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, is providing the first live demonstrations of BGAN High Data Rate (BGAN HDR), its revolutionary service for broadcasters, at … Read the full press release

Four PPS®1350-G plasma thrusters from Snecma on the Alphasat satellite now in operation

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, August 2013

Courcouronnes, 21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Snecma (Safran) annonce la mise en service de ses quatre propulseurs plasmiques PPS®1350-G sur le satellite lancé par Ariane 5 le 25 juillet dernier pour l’opérateur Inmarsat. Cette mise en route s’est effectuée par étapes successives du 9 … Read the full press release

Global mobile satellite communications company Inmarsat confirmed successful launch of the largest satellite Alphasat on Ariane 5 ECA launcher

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, July 2013

30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has confirmed the successful launch of Alphasat, the largest satellite, designated I-4A F4. Alphasat was launched on an Ariane 5 ECA, the latest version of the … Read the full press release

EIB financed €225m out of the total €598m cost for construction and in-orbit validation of Alphasat, the world’s largest and most sophisticated commercial satellite

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, July 2013

29-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The world’s largest and most sophisticated commercial satellite was launched successfully from the European Space port in Kourou, French Guiana on 25 July. Called Alphasat, it will provide advanced voice and data communications for customers across Europe, … Read the full press release

The European Space Agency (ESA) to present at the 50th Paris Air & Space Show at Le Bourget

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, June 2013

UPDATE 13 JUNE: CALL FOR MEDIA 13-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  ESA will be present at the 50th Paris Air & Space Show at Le Bourget with a pavilion at its traditional and central place, near the full-size Ariane 5 and Ariane … Read the full press release

Astrium Services Government, Inc. added UAE-owned Yahsat Military Ka-Band to its multi-band offering to the US Government

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, May 2013

Washington, D.C., 22-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Astrium Americas announced today that its subsidiary, Astrium Services Government, Inc., will offer UAE-owned Yahsat Military Ka-Band service to the US government. This service allows any US government or Department of Defense end user to utilise … Read the full press release

Inmarsat-2 F1, the first Astrium Eurostar satellite, retired after spending 22.5 years in geostationary orbit

PRESS RELEASE -- 7, May 2013

Inmarsat-2 F1 satellite retired after more than 22.5 years of successful operation in geostationary orbit, far outliving its projected life-span of 10 years First of the Astrium Eurostar satellites – 54 launched into orbit and 12 under construction Astrium’s Eurostar … Read the full press release

BSkyB Appointment of Director

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, December 2012

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (‘BSkyB’ or ‘the Company’) announces that Andy Sukawaty has agreed to join the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 June 2013. As previously advised, Lord Wilson of Dinton … Read the full press release