MTN Communications has released a new maritime solution aimed at the yachting industry. The solution, called Maestro, improves bandwidth efficiency by approximately 40 percent, according to a case study conducted by MTN, and pools together Very-Small-Aperture Terminal (VSAT) connectivity with 4G, Wi-Fi, Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) and others. “The yachting… READ MORE »
Via Sat Brasil Acquires Full Capacity of Eutelsat 3B HTS Satellite
Via Sat Brasil entered into a multi-year contract with Eutelsat do Brasil, the Brazilian subsidiary of Eutelsat, for the complete high throughput payload on the Eutelsat 3B satellite, scheduled for launch on May 26 by Sea Launch. Eutelsat will configure… READ MORE »
The May issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! We dedicate this edition to the women in the satellite industry. Usually outnumbered by men, we bring you their stories and their take on the satellite business. Additionally, we talk with industry leaders on the role of High Throughput Satellites (HTS), the tactics and strategies of U.S. defense companies and we take a look at FIFA’s plan to broadcast their World Cup to millions of viewers across the globe – with satellite playing a key role. Read it now!
Gogo Gains Approval from FAA and JCAB for Second Japan Airlines Installation
Gogo received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and certification from the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to install its Ku-band satellite connectivity service on Japan Airlines’ (JAL) 777-300 aircraft. This… READ MORE »
KVH to Offer New Service for Mariners at Sea
KVH Industries’ new Internet Protocol (IP) MobileCast content delivery service for its mini-Very-Small-Aperture Terminal (VSAT) broadband satellite network is now live. This solution will allow maritime customers to have access to daily digital newspapers, television news, sports updates, music, new-release blockbuster movies and TV programs through a… READ MORE »
Dauria Aerospace and Elecnor Deimos to Partner on New Earth Imaging Constellation
Dauria Aerospace and Elecnor Deimos have entered a partnership to develop Deimos Perseus, a new Earth observation constellation comprised of satellites from both companies. The satellites will have multispectral sensors to provide automated identification of features such as crop types, their robustness… READ MORE »
CPI Announces Strong Financials for Second Quarter 2014
CPI International announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2014, ending on April 4. The company reported increased net income, higher sales and backlog and a greater adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) in the second quarter compared to the same quarter of 2013. “On the… READ MORE »
