Pullmantur Exec Explains Cruise Ship Operator’s Need for Satellite
Pullmantur Cruises recently signed a new deal with MTN Communications to enhance onboard suite of connectivity options for passengers and crew along with an expansion of its broadband satellite services. The company, a Royal Caribbean International brand, has been working with MTN for around 11 years. Juan Manuel Caballero… READ MORE »
Astrium and IHS Partner to Support GEOINT Community
Astrium has entered into a partnership agreement with IHS to deliver satellite imagery and services for intelligence analysis and reporting. The partnership will enable IHS to meet demand for fused intelligence sources to tap easily accessed information. Invariably, geospatial data plays a critical… READ MORE »
Via Satellite magazine's Satellite Executive of the Year Award honors the most outstanding industry executive of the year. The honoree is chosen for durable contributions made to the global satellite market including innovative technologies, best practices, important services, or any combination of the above mentioned. Likewise, it recognizes lasting contributions of these achievements. Nominations for the 2013 Satellite Executive of the Year Award are now open at www.ViaSatellite.com/nominations. All nominations must be received by December 3, 2013.
RD Amross Delivers 2013 Engine Shipment to United Launch Alliance
United Launch Alliance (ULA) recently received its 2013 delivery of Atlas 5 RD-180 engines from RD Amross. The four engines arrived on an Antonov aircraft at Huntsville International Airport in Alabama where they were transported to ULA’s facility in Decatur, Ala. The RD-180 engine delivers more than… READ MORE »
Intelsat Reports $651 M Revenues for Q3 2013
Intelsat reported revenue of $651.8 million and net income attributable to Intelsat S.A. of $87.8 million, or $0.75 per share on a diluted basis, for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2013. The… READ MORE »
The November edition of Via Satellite magazine is here! In this issue, we learn the inside story behind Eutelsat's strategy for Latin America, examine how the oil and gas industry looks to the HTS market, but only at the right price, and see how the government approaches business with satcoms under the thumb of sequestration. Read it now!
MTN Communications Experiences Surge in Demand
MTN Communications (MTN) continues to grow its market share in maritime communications services. The company claims customers increased demand for additional bandwidth on the MTN network by 61 percent since 2012. This increase is a result of planned activity in highly trafficked regions, particularly in… READ MORE »
SimbaNET Uses iDirect’s Evolution Platform to Advance Nigeria-Based Satellite Network
SimbaNET Nigeria has upgraded its satellite network to iDirect’s Evolution platform. SimbaNET’s Evolution upgrade includes a Universal hub, iDX 3.1 software and X1 and X3 remotes. The upgrade will increase the network’s satellite capacity to support broadband applications such as VoIP, data and video as well… READ MORE »
