Telesat Sees Increased Revenues, yet a Decrease in Net Income for Q3 2013
Telesat, the Canadian satellite operator, has seen increased revenues in the three months to the end of September, but an overall profit decline. These were two of the highlights of its results, issued October 31. The company reported consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2013 … READ MORE »
Eutelsat 5 West A Satellite Chosen for NGO Communications
UltiSat has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat for capacity on the satellite Eutelsat 5 West A. Taking advantage of the satellite's C-band coverage of Africa, it will be used to provide nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with managed satellite network solutions. "Few organizations find themselves in more remote or hostile environments… 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.
GCI Chooses Intelsat’s Horizons 1 and Galaxy 18 for Service to Alaska
General Communication (GCI) has signed a long-term agreement for extended C- and Ku-band capacity on Intelsat's Horizons 1 and Galaxy 18 satellites. GCI uses Intelsat's capacity for infrastructure to provide telephony, high speed Internet and video services to customers across Alaska. In particular… READ MORE »
RigNet Chooses Mattia Caprioli of KKR for Investment Board
Mattia Caprioli has been elected to RigNet‘s board of directors, increasing the board membership from nine to 10 directors. "[Caprioli] has a diverse international background with a deep expertise across many business services that will be of great value to our board and company… READ MORE » {C}{C}
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!
Spacecom Provides Update on Amos 5 Engines
Spacecom updated the company’s previous reports regarding an anomaly preventing operation of some of Amos 5 satellite's engines via power supply two. The company has received a report from the satellite's manufacturer, according to which it is possible to operate the engines in alternative activation methods,… READ MORE »
Exelis Reports Decrease in Revenue for Q3 2013
Exelis reported Q3 2013 revenue of $1.1 billion, compared to $1.4 billion in the third quarter of 2012. Operating income was $133 million and net income was $0.41 per diluted share, compared to $143 million and $0.47 per diluted share during the same period in… READ MORE »
