Mobility
July 29, 2021
Inmarsat has unveiled plans to build a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network called Orchestra, which will include close to 200 satellites built and launched between 2025 and 2030. Orchestra will complement Inmarsat's other assets in GEO as it looks to better serve the mobility sector. The company plans to invest $100 million into Orchestra in…
July 27, 2021
Anuvu, formerly Global Eagle, plans to launch a constellation of small satellites in Geostationary Orbit (GEO), called MicroGEO, in partnership with Astranis. Anuvu announced Tuesday that the companies are targeting launch for two MicroGEO satellites in early 2023, with six more to follow. These first two satellites will provide connectivity for Anuvu’s aviation and maritime…
July 26, 2021
Satellite operator Intelsat has delivered Intelsat 2Ku in-flight antenna systems designed for the A321neo aircraft to Airbus, the manufacturer of the A321neo model. Airbus installed the 2Ku systems at its factory in Hamburg, Germany and is now delivering the equipped aircraft to Hong Kong's flagship airline Cathay Pacific for use on commercial flights. Cathay Pacific’s…
July 20, 2021
AsiaSat has made a play in the maritime sector by launching a brand new connectivity service targeting maritime customers in in the Asia Pacific region. Its new managed connectivity service, SAILAS will be a key component of the AsiaSat’s complete, end-to-end solution to support digital transformation of the Asia-Pacific maritime sector. Powered by AsiaSat’s satellites,…