Tag Archives: Inmarsat

Lufthansa Group Selects EAN by Viasat and Deutsche Telekom for Seamless In-Flight Broadband

(IN BRIEF) Lufthansa Group has partnered with Viasat and Deutsche Telekom to equip over 150 aircraft with the European Aviation Network (EAN), delivering high-speed in-flight internet access for passengers flying with Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines. EAN combines satellite coverage … Read the full press release

Viasat Demonstrates UK Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) to Enhance Navigation Accuracy and Safety

(IN BRIEF) Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has successfully demonstrated a UK satellite-based augmentation system (UK SBAS) for the first time, showcasing how it can significantly improve GPS data accuracy and safety in various transport applications, including aviation. The UK SBAS … Read the full press release

Viasat’s Arctic Satellite Broadband Project Moves Forward with Successful Thermal Vacuum Testing

(IN BRIEF) Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has achieved a significant milestone in its Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission. The second satellite in the project, led by Space Norway subsidiary Heosat, has completed thermal vacuum testing at Northrop Grumman’s … Read the full press release

Maersk Supply Service Implements Fleet Data IoT Platform for Battery Optimization and Emissions Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Maersk Supply Service, the offshore service provider, has adopted Inmarsat Maritime’s Fleet Data IoT platform to optimize the performance of its initial vessel battery installation on the Maersk Minder Offshore Supply Ship. This solution not only enables real-time … Read the full press release

Inmarsat Maritime Wins Prestigious 2023 IMRF Award for Maritime Search and Rescue Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime, a division of Viasat, has been honored with the 2023 International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Award for Innovation and Technology in Maritime Search and Rescue. This recognition comes after a thorough evaluation by a distinguished judging … Read the full press release

Viasat Launches ‘Viasat Beyond: Space’ Competition to Inspire the Next Generation of UK Space Innovators

(IN BRIEF) Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has initiated the ‘Viasat Beyond: Space’ competition aimed at nurturing the future generation of engineers, artists, scientists, and space enthusiasts in the UK. This competition targets students in years 12 and … Read the full press release

High Number of Maritime Distress Calls Highlights Urgent Need for Data Sharing, Says Inmarsat Report

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime’s 2023 “Future of Maritime Safety Report” reveals a concerning trend with a high number of distress calls from ships at sea despite a decline in vessel losses. The report, which analyzed data from the Global Maritime … Read the full press release

Viasat Launches Black ICE SDR Modem Solutions for Secure and Flexible Data Transmission in ISR Operations

(IN BRIEF) Viasat Inc. has launched its Black ICE Software Defined Radio (SDR) family of modem solutions, catering to the increasing demand for uncrewed Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. These SDR modem solutions enable secure data transmission for mission-critical … Read the full press release

Inmarsat Maritime to Provide Connectivity for Wärtsilä ANCS’s Floating Laboratory AHTI

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat business, will provide high-speed and reliable connectivity to support Wärtsilä ANCS’s floating laboratory, AHTI. Inmarsat’s award-winning Fleet Xpress connectivity, combined with unlimited backup from FleetBroadband, will enable seamless data exchange for advanced technology testing … Read the full press release

ESSP Selected as Service Provider for Iris Air Traffic Modernization Program

(IN BRIEF) ESSP (European Satellite Services Provider) has been appointed as the service provider for the groundbreaking Iris air traffic modernization program. Led by the European Space Agency (ESA), Iris utilizes digital satellite communications to enhance collaboration between pilots and … Read the full press release

El memorando de entendimiento de MediaTek e Inmarsat cubre la innovación conjunta y el despliegue de dispositivos habilitados para satélites

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Inmarsat y MediaTek se han asociado para proporcionar servicios satelitales bidireccionales ultra confiables a varias industrias, incluidos teléfonos inteligentes, dispositivos IoT y automotriz, utilizando la tecnología 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) de MediaTek y la red satelital de … Read the full press release

MediaTek and Inmarsat’s MoU covers joint innovation and satellite-enabled device deployment

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat and MediaTek have partnered to provide ultra-reliable, two-way satellite services to various industries, including smartphones, IoT devices, and automotive, using MediaTek’s 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) technology and Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band satellite network. The collaboration will enable mobile … Read the full press release

Inmarsat’s Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch Wins MSUA President’s Award for Contributions to Mobile Satellite Industry

(IN BRIEF) Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch, Senior VP of Government Strategy & Policy at Inmarsat Government, has been awarded the first-ever Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) President’s Award. Inmarsat was one of the founding members of MSUA and Rebecca has actively served … Read the full press release

Inmarsat’s ELERA network to enhance AtomBeam’s IoT data solution for remote asset tracking and management

(IN BRIEF) AtomBeam Technologies has joined Inmarsat’s ELEVATE programme, a development programme, ecosystem and marketplace that supports providers of software, hardware and solutions, and original equipment manufacturers in commercial land markets. As an ELEVATE partner, AtomBeam Technologies will provide customers … Read the full press release

Inmarsat’s I-6 F1 satellite reaches final orbital slot above Indian Ocean after rigorous in-orbit testing

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat, a global mobile satellite communications company, has successfully connected its I-6 F1 satellite to new ground stations in Western Australia, marking a significant milestone as the company upgrades its communications availability in the fast-growing Asia-Pacific region. The … Read the full press release

Inmarsat’s GX LITE Land User Terminal Wins Government Mobile Innovation Award

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Government’s GX LITE land user terminal has been selected as the winner of the Government Mobile Innovation category in the Mobile Satellite User Association’s (MSUA) 2023 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards. The terminal provides reliable broadband connectivity via … Read the full press release

Inmarsat and Heron AirBridge to deploy Velaris technology for commercial drones in Asia Pacific

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Heron AirBridge, a specialist in Uncrewed Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) in the Asia Pacific region, to integrate Inmarsat Velaris, a highly reliable command and control datalink built for … Read the full press release

Le partenariat entre Inmarsat et RBC Signals offre une connectivité IdO abordable aux industries

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Inmarsat s’est associé à RBC Signals, leur permettant de revendre la solution de location de connectivité IoT d’Inmarsat. Cette solution permettra aux fournisseurs de solutions IoT de louer une tranche privée du réseau en bande L ELERA … Read the full press release

Inmarsat and RBC Signals partnership brings affordable IoT connectivity to industries

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat has partnered with RBC Signals, enabling them to resell Inmarsat’s IoT Connectivity Leasing solution. This solution will enable IoT solution providers to lease a private slice of Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band network, optimized for the Internet of Things … Read the full press release

Inmarsat’s GX Aviation to Power Emirates’ Inflight Connectivity on 50 New Airbus A350s

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 11-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has announced that Emirates, one of two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, will be offering its passengers high-speed inflight broadband … Read the full press release