SES has signed a number of new deals in the maritime/cruise sector worth around 220 million euros ($267 million). Four major cruise companies have now entered into long-term strategic framework agreements with SES for services delivered over the O3b mPOWER communications system, SES announced Tuesday. The majority of the deals extend through 2026 and beyond.…

When it comes to future growth markets, In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) is seen as a vital market for satellite, despite the issues aviation has had over the last year. There are high hopes that once the COVID-19 pandemic eases, the aviation market will see an upsurge, accompanied by strong demand for satellite bandwidth to fuel airline…

Viasat has started 2021 strong in the In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) sector, and after a recent deal with Delta Airlines, has followed with a deal to bring IFC services to Russia. Viasat on Thursday announced an MoU with Gazprom Space Systems (GSS) and Russian telecoms operator TMC LLC (TMC) to bring better IFC services across Russia.…

While aviation maybe a tough market, there is strong hope the In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) market will be bounce back further into the decade. It is also critical for the satellite sector, as many companies are betting on a strong IFC market over the next few years. Valour Consultancy, one of the top research firms looking…