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Kudelski Sells Abilis Business to Taiwanese STB Developer Taiwanese digital set-top box (STB) developer ALi Corp. has entered into an agreement with content protection and value-added service technology company Kudelski […]

Cisco Delivers HD Video Service to Middle East via Yahsat Cisco plans to work with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) to deliver Cisco TelePresence VX Tactical (VX Tactical) HD […]

Astrium Services Hires Dudok as New CEO Evert Dudok will serve as Astrium Services CEO effective immediately, as former CEO Eric Béranger switches to CEO of Astrium Satellites in an […]

MCCS is a key provider of news channels in India, one of the biggest broadcast markets in the world, and broadcasters such as MCCS are eager to tap into the […]

Arianespace Wins Multi-Launch Deal with ISRO The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has selected Arianespace to launch its GSAT 7 and INSAT 3D satellites in the second quarter of 2013 […]

Intelsat General is a thriving part of Intelsat’s business that has made many key deals in the government and military sector. However, 2013 could be a key year for the […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-09-12] Via Satellite magazine is hosting two very informative Web conference events during the next month that industry insiders will not want to miss. iDirect – Solving the […]

Hispasat Chooses Arianespace to Launch Two Satellites Spanish operator Hispasat has selected Arianespace to launch two satellites – Amazonas-4A and Hispasat AG1. Amazonas 4A will be launched by an Ariane […]

Gilat Satellite Networks Subsidiary Reaches VSAT Installation Milestone on Dollar General Contract Gilat Satellite Networks’ wholly owned subsidiary Spacenet has equipped its 10,000th Dollar General store with its SkyEdge VSAT […]

Dish TV Boosts Content Offering in India Dish TV, India’s largest DTH operator, has signed a key sports content collaboration deal as it seeks to improve its content offering. Dish […]

Advantech Introduces New C-band SSPA/BUC Product Line Canadian satellite broadcast technology manufacturer Advantech Wireless has released a new series of indoor GaN technology-based solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) and BUCs featuring […]

Thales Alenia Space announces new ceo Thales Alenia Space has appointed Jean-Loïc Galle as its new president and CEO. Galle also becomes a senior vice president of the Thales group. […]

Arianespace Sends Eumetsat Metop-B into Orbit on Soyuz Arianespace and its Starsem affiliate have successfully launched the Metop-B European weather satellite into orbit from on a Soyuz rocket from the […]

The M6 Group is one of France’s largest commercial broadcasters. The media company is planning on launching a number of new channels this year, as well continuing to modernize its […]

Danish broadcaster DR hopes to play a key role in shaping the media landscape in Scandinavia. Jonas Iversen, DR vice president of policy and strategy, explains how the broadcaster will […]

Gilat Inks SkyEdge 2 Contract with Servicio Satelital Gilat Satellite Networks has been contracted by Argentina’s Servicio Satelital to provide its SkyEdge 2 Hub and broadband satellite platform that Servicio […]

Ateme Contracted by 2 SAT to Upgrade SNG Trucks Satellite connectivity provider 2 SAT Europe has chosen compression products developer Ateme to upgrade its digital satellite newsgathering (SNG) fleet. Ateme […]

ITC Global Purchases Remaining Stake in African VSAT Maritime enterprise satellite communications provider ITC Global has acquired the remaining 10 percent interest in VSAT specialist ITC Guinea to obtain complete […]

Satmex Hires new Director of North American Sales Satélites Mexicanos (Satmex) has hired Erik Hansen as its director of North American sales. Hansen has more than 12 years of experience […]

Advantech Wireless Rolls Out New X-, C-band Manpack BUCs Canadian satellite broadcast equipment manufacturer Advantech Wireless has released a 20-Watt GaN X-band and C-band block up-converter (BUC) suited for harsh […]

Comtech Receives DoubleTalk Order in Asia-Pacific Comtech EF Data has received a $1.5 million DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier bandwidth compression order from an unnamed telecommunications service provider in the Asia-Pacific region. Comtech […]

Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has been in the headlines a lot in recent years, as it has aggressively expanded its fleet of satellites as it looks to build a strong […]

I would like to start off by reflecting on the passing of U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong, who was not only a true icon of the space industry but of life […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-25-12] The second annual Hosted Payload Summit will kick off on Thursday, Sept. 27 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C., focusing on the opportunities and challenges […]

Thales will partner with Honeywell to bring the global broadband aircraft connectivity to the world aviation industry. The companies are working to integrate the Honeywell-developed GX Aviation Ka-band satcom avionics […]

Panasonic Avionics has a new 10-year contract to provide technical support services for AeroMexico’s fleet of 737-800 BSI aircraft.

 The Lake Forest, Calif.-based avionics supplier said the contract requires it […]

Malaysia and Air India Airlines each recently launched revenue service of passenger aircraft equipped with the Thales in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. Malaysia Airlines has entered into service its first of […]

China Southern Airlines has a new agreement with Thales to install the TopSeries AVANT in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems on its fleet of Boeing 777-300ERs. Thales said China Southern […]

In-flight connectivity provider Gogo recently raised its in-flight Wi-Fi service pricing options on Virgin America and Delta flights. Gogo is now charging $10 per hour and no longer allows passenger […]

Panasonic Avionics announced new agreements formed with Airbus and Guestlogix on Tuesday. The Lake Forest, Calif.-based manufacturer has an agreement with Airbus for line-fit installation of its global communications suite […]