More Connexion By Boeing Modems Ordered
If the orders are an indication of how the Connexion By Boeing service is growing, expect to see more planes next year with the service on board. ViaSat Inc. [VSAT]...
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AIA Names New Assistant VP Of Technical Operations
The Aerospace Industry Association (AIA) promoted Bruce Mahone to the position of assistant vice president of technical operations, responsible for coordinating the activities of AIA’s Technical Operations Council. Mahone has...
At Press Time: A Tale Of 2 Sales
Affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., The Carlyle Group and Providence Equity Partners Inc. (KKR) appear to be looking to make a serious bid for Intelsat. The KKR...
Top Execs Aim For Kistler Re-Vamp
Kistler Aerospace’s board of directors boosted the bankrupt company’s efforts to raise $500 million to complete the development of a reusable launch vehicle by naming two prominent industry executives to...
EchoStar Grows At Rival Cable's Expense
Englewood, Colo.-based EchoStar Communications [DISH] briskly grew its subscribers and revenues during second-quarter 2004, compared to the same quarter last year. According to CEO Charlie Ergen, his performance left it...
CapRock Shows Vertical Markets Can Pay Off
By Paul Dykewicz, senior editor and senior analyst One of the most important parts of decision-making for business executives is to know the competitive advantages of one’s own company, and...
Spotlight: ASU To Deploy GPS For Campus Tours
Arizona State University (ASU) is collaborating with Chandler, Ariz.-based OnPoint Systems to develop Global Positioning System-enabled, self-guided walking tours of the school’s campus. The new technology is slated for debut...
New Electronic Era Undeniably Includes Satellites
By Joseph Pelton A new kind of electronic reality has been created by satellite communications, fiber optics, cybernetics and computer networks. One way of viewing this electronic transformation has been...
Medlock Faces New Challenge As Inmarsat CFO
Rick Medlock is excited about the challenge facing him upon his arrival at Inmarsat, the London-based mobile satellite giant. Medlock, who currently is CFO of NDS [NDS], will move to...
Galaxy CEO Resignation Fuels Concerns
Jim Blomfield, CEO of Hong Kong-based Galaxy Satellite Broadcasting, resigned last week, citing personal reasons. There now, apparently, are concerns about the future of Galaxy, a joint venture between Intelsat...