KVH Exec: Demand for Maritime Connectivity is Strong

Bandwidth demands for seafaring vessels is growing thanks to the increase in available capacity. Driven by the accessibility of Ku-band, KVH Industries has noticed a shift away from L-band as vessels upgrade their equipment. According to Jim Dodez, SVP of…
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Boeing Selects ETL RF Equipment to Support Inmarsat GX Fleet

Boeing has chosen ETL Systems to support Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) services for high speed maritime communications. ETL’s RF systems will support the first of three GX satellites in the constellation: the Inmarsat5 F1, which has successfully completed its orbital deployment stages. The satellite’s first teleport…
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CPI SuperLinear® TWTAs are the most power-efficient HPAs in the industry. They are twice as efficient as comparable SSPAs, including GaN-based products, resulting in lower operational costs and better MTBF. SuperLinear TWTAs are available in C-, X- and Ku-bands, and cause less carbon emissions than any alternative.

ISRO Announces April 4 Launch for New Navigation Satellite

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced the launch of its second satellite, Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System 1B (IRNSS 1B) to take place on April 4. The satellite will be launched aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from Satish Dhawan Space… READ MORE »

Gogo Receives Certification for In-Flight Connectivity in Europe

Aircell, the business innovation group of Gogo, has received Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for installation of in-flight connectivity and entertainment systems aboard Bombardier Challenger 300 business jets. The certifications cover both the Aviator 300 and UCS 5000…
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The March issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month we bring you an exclusive interview with the 2013 Satellite Executive of the Year award winner, Khalid Balkheyour. As a strong, vibrant regional FSS operator, Balkheyour has created a powerhouse in the Middle East. Additionally, we talk to key visionaries from Kymeta, O3b, Viasat, Thuraya, Norsat, and ABS, about the future of the industry, and the world’s growing dependence on satellite. We also go over the satellite industry's effort for the disaster relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan, get a one-on-one with CNES President, Jean-Yves Le Gall, and more! Read it now!

Panasonic to Expand Internet Connectivity on JAL International Fleet

Japan Airline (JAL) has selected Panasonic Avionics for an expansion of in-flight Wi-Fi for its international fleet, which includes Boeing 787s, 777-200ERs and 767-300ERs. Panasonic has been providing broadband Wi-Fi service on 13 of the airline’s 777’s international traveling routes since 2012, making JAL one of… READ MORE »

SWaPping Comms for Ammo - Partner Content

by Dave Davis, Sr. Systems Engineer, iDirect Europe At the recent Mobile Deployable Communications Conference in Amsterdam, the main themes were no surprise. The requirements of the defence and security community continue to be very much focused on contingency operations. As a result, adaptability, agility and scalability are the key requirements. In addition, ever tightening budgets… READ MORE »

Evolve Broadband Deploys Globecomm Solution, Provides Commercial 4G LTE Services

Globecomm has announced that Texas-based Evolve Broadband has deployed its LTE solutions, delivering a cost-effective and efficient path to 4G/LTE. After successfully completing LTE trials with Globecomm, the regional carrier has finished its initial 35 percent of coverage area LTE build-out… READ MORE »