http://www.satellitetoday.com Satellite Today en-us 2012 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 7:16:07 EST Businesses throughout the satellite industry performed admirably in the tough economic conditions of 2011. Many executives worked to push their company higher, and the following six stood out to be nominees for one of the industry’s most prestigious individual awards. Jean–Yves Le Gall, Chairman... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadband/video/38204.html Wed, 1 Feb 2012 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 12-01-11] One of the in-flight connectivity market’s biggest success stories this year was Panasonic Avionics, as the company dramatically expanded its X-series service contract network. The global communication suite, which includes the Digital MPES overhead video system, eX2, eX3 and... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadband/video/37947.html Thu, 1 Dec 2011 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 11-28-11] Turkish Airlines (TA) is looking to ramp-up its in-flight connectivity options to passengers. The airline is working with Panasonic Avionics on developing new solutions and options for passengers. The original deal between the two companies was signed back in 2010, and TA is now... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadband/video/37931.html Mon, 28 Nov 2011 0:00:00 EST Airlines operate in an increasingly competitive market and in-flight connectivity could become a key method of gaining passenger loyalty. A number of airlines are now looking to strike deals to bring state-of-the-art connectivity systems on planes. The good news for the satellite industry is that these... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadband/video/37309.html Thu, 1 Sep 2011 0:00:00 EDT Measat Satellite Systems is one of the leading satellite operators in Asia, with a strong position in the region’s video markets. It provides capacity for many growing DTH platforms across the region. In addition, the company is also looking to strengthen its presence in Africa, another potential... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadband/video/36939.html Fri, 1 Jul 2011 0:00:00 EDT [Satellite News 04-06-11] Navigant Analyst Jeffrey Eisenach sharply criticized a research estimate submitted Feb. 15 by the CTIA Wireless Association (CTIA) and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that claimed incentive auctions for 120 MHz of... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadband/video/36498.html Tue, 5 Apr 2011 0:00:00 EDT Once again a North American satellite broadband provider has a new owner. Following WildBlue’s acquisition by ViaSat, Hughes Network Systems is being purchased by EchoStar. Is it possible that broadband companies just can’t make it on their own? Actually, the two cases are totally different... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadband/video/36363.html Fri, 1 Apr 2011 0:00:00 EDT [Satellite News 02-14-11] EchoStar entered into an agreement to acquire Hughes Communications and its subsidiaries, including its main operating subsidiary Hughes Network Systems, for about $2 billion, EchoStar announced Feb. 14.     The transaction, which has been approved by the boards of... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadband/video/36153.html Mon, 14 Feb 2011 0:00:00 EST [Satellite News 12-08-10] Two members of the U.K. Parliament’s space committee who witnessed the Nov. 26 launch of the Hylas 1 and Intelsat 17 satellites aboard an Ariane 5 are confident that satellite services can have a more impact in the United Kingdom.     Pamela Nash, MP, Airdrie... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadband/video/35723.html Wed, 8 Dec 2010 0:00:00 EST As I write this, the biggest news in the mobile satellite world is TerreStar’s bankruptcy. On the long road to the deployment of TerreStar’s ATC network, TerreStar has hit another bump. Only time will tell what will happen when TerreStar emerges from bankruptcy, but what has really interested me... http://www.satellitetoday.com/broadband/video/35606.html Wed, 1 Dec 2010 0:00:00 EST