Iridium stays focused on strategy despite Inmarsat’s SwiftJet plan
Iridium Communications’ plan for delivering Certus speeds ranging from 88 Kbps to 704 Kbps in civil aviation — and eventually 1.4 Mbps depen... Continue Reading
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Press Release: NASA selects Inmarsat as a delivery partner for CSP
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected Inmarsat Government, Inc. as a delivery partner for its Communications... Continue Reading
Press Release: Eclipse Global and SKYTRAC deliver Iridium solutions
Eclipse Global Connectivity (Eclipse) and SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC) are teaming up to deliver Iridium Certus and legacy Iridium hardwar... Continue Reading
Press Release: SpaceX Falcon 9 to launch Inmarsat’s next I-6 satellite
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the second in the Inmarsat-6 series of satellites, I-6 F2, from Cape Canaveral, Florida in Q1 2023. Jap... Continue Reading
One-on-one with Inmarsat Aviation president Philippe Carette
Last fall, Inmarsat named Philippe Carette as president of its Aviation business. Carette joined the London-headquartered satellite operator... Continue Reading
Inmarsat eyes fresh capabilities as I-6 F1 satellite launches
British satellite operator Inmarsat has successfully launched its first dual-payload satellite into orbit. The hybrid L- and Ka-band satelli... Continue Reading
SAUDIA selects Inmarsat GX IFC, Panasonic IFE for A321neo twinjets
SAUDIA has selected Inmarsat’s GX Aviation-branded Ka-band satellite connectivity solution and new OneFi passenger experience platform for i... Continue Reading
![The first of Inmarsat’s I-6 satellites, I-6F1, which carries both L-band and Ka-band payloads, so is also known as GX6A, enters thermal vacuum testing in Toulouse, France. Manufactured in the UK and assembled in France, I-6F1 undergoes this test to simulate the harsh space environment prior to launch in H2 2021. [Credit: Inmarsat/Airbus Defence and Space] H-IIA](https://runwaygirlnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/corp-i6f1-thermalvaccumtest-Custom-300x185.jpg)
Press Release: Schedule announced for launch of first I-6 satellite
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announce that the launch ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inmarsat and ESSP partner to manage IRIS programme
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, today announced a cooperation agreement with ESSP (European Satellite... Continue Reading
Iridium confident in safety position despite march of new LEOs
Operators of new and planned Low Earth Orbit satellite networks in the Ku- and Ka-band are keen to support inflight connectivity for airline... Continue Reading
Press Release: SpiceJet ready as GX is available in India
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, today confirmed that its strategic partner BSNL has received the nece... Continue Reading
Bombardier names Collins as connectivity service provider of choice
LAS VEGAS — Bombardier has named Collins Aerospace as its Preferred Service Provider (PSP) to power cockpit and cabin connectivity. The arra... Continue Reading
Iridium eyes FANS flight trials for Certus in 2022/23
Iridium’s work to ensure its new Certus global satcom service is validated for aircraft safety communications is progressing, though t... Continue Reading
SITA apps that reduce aviation enviro impact gain BizAv traction
Aircraft operators face increasing pressure to lessen their environmental impact by reducing unnecessary fuel consumption. At the same time,... Continue Reading
Press Release: Inmarsat takes another leap forward with ELERA
In its second major announcement in two weeks, Inmarsat is today unveiling Inmarsat ELERA; a global narrowband network that is ideally suite... Continue Reading