Tag Archives: Viasat

Krey Schiffahrt Selects Inmarsat NexusWave to Support Operations of New Heavy Lift Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime will deploy its NexusWave bonded connectivity service on four newbuild heavy lift vessels operated by Krey Schiffahrt, providing always-on, unlimited data connectivity to support efficient operations and crew welfare. The new vessels, designed to reduce emissions … Read the full press release

Viaplay strengthens local market strategy with return of Jonas Karlén as Sweden CEO

(IN BRIEF) Viaplay Group has appointed Jonas Karlén as Executive Vice President and CEO of Viaplay Group Sweden, with previous Co-CEOs Johan Johansson and Christian Albeck returning full-time to their roles as Group CFO and EVP Content Acquisition respectively. Karlén, … Read the full press release

Viasat boosts maritime networks as NexusWave advances toward expanded global bandwidth availability

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat, has introduced the next major phase of its NexusWave connectivity platform, building on the launch of the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 satellite and ahead of Flight 3 entering service. With both satellites expected to … Read the full press release

Viasat Expands Ground Network to Enhance In-Flight Connectivity with AEGEAN Airlines

(IN BRIEF) Viasat, in partnership with Deutsche Telekom, has expanded its ground network for the European Aviation Network (EAN) to bolster in-flight broadband service in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea region. This expansion, featuring three new ground stations, complements over 300 … Read the full press release

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

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

Bentley launches the world’s first super-fast, reliable and secure in-car WiFi system

Bentley creates luxury automotive office and entertainment space Groundbreaking system provides Bentley customers with the world’s first super-fast in-car WiFi connection Unparalleled high-speed connectivity is future-proof with multiple simultaneous services Bentley partners with global communications company, Viasat, to deliver new … Read the full press release