Boeing to Help Develop Emergency Satcom System in Japan
Boeing announced an equity stake in Softbank Satellite Planning Corp. to help create concepts for a national satellite-based disaster response communications system.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Launch KhalifaSat for EIAST
The Emirati Institution for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) has selected the H2A rocket from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to launch its third large satellite, KhalifaSat.
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SpeedCast to Acquire Hermes Datacomms
SpeedCast International has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Hermes Datacommunications International to provide communications and IT services to the energy sector.
SES, Digicel Provide Emergency Satcom in Vanuatu After Cyclone Pam
Digicel Pacific Limited and SES have donated satellite capacity and equipment to the relief effort in Vanuatu, which was severely impacted by Cyclone Pam.
Eutelsat Announces Government EMEA Division
Eutelsat announced the creation of a new division in the United Kingdom that will drive its strategy for serving providers of end-to-end government services, NGOs and institutional agencies in the EMEA region.
GEE, SES Team Up to Deliver Global In-Flight Connectivity
SES and Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) have signed capacity deals for services on three SES satellites to deliver In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) to airline passengers around the world.
Gilat Wins $285 Million Telecom Infrastructure Bid in Peru
Peru’s telecommunications investment fund Fitel has awarded a $285 million regional telecommunications infrastructure project to Gilat Satellite Networks.
Panasonic to Acquire ITC Global
Panasonic Corporation has announced its acquisition of ITC Global, which will operate as an independent unit of Panasonic Avionics.
