Inmarsat will provide its advanced new GX for Aviation in-flight broadband solution to Austrian Airlines’ continental aircraft fleet under a landmark new contract announced. More than 30 Airbus A320 family aircraft from Austrian Airlines’ fleet will be equipped with GX for Aviation, the world’s first in-flight connectivity solution with reliable, seamless high-speed global coverage provided through a single operator. The advanced new service will allow the airline’s passengers to … [Read more...] about Inmarsat provides in-flight broadband services
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Cobham and Inmarsat solutions enable in-air connectivity
Lyngy, Denmark and London, UK – Cobham SATCOM and Inmarsat (ISAT.L) announced that Cobham’s AVIATOR 300D and Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) have enabled in-air connected Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) for the first time. The live EFB capability was achieved as part of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supervised technology evaluation with Hawaiian Airlines (HAL) to monitor the transmission of communications data over SB-S on the first-ever commercial flights to utilise … [Read more...] about Cobham and Inmarsat solutions enable in-air connectivity
Inmarsat signs pre-agreement deal
Inmarsat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to appoint Satcom Direct (SD) as a global distribution partner for its next generation SwiftBroadband-Safety aviation service. A pre-agreement between the two companies has outlined the intention for Satcom Direct to supply aviation operators worldwide with SwiftBroadband-Safety, an advanced new service from Inmarsat that will transform cockpit and aircraft operations. SwiftBroadband-Safety represents a paradigm shift in the advancement … [Read more...] about Inmarsat signs pre-agreement deal
Singtel first installations of Fleet Xpress
Inmarsat, announced that its partner Singtel has completed one of Asia’s first commercial installations of Fleet Xpress, its maritime-focused, secure high-speed broadband service. The installation was recently completed on “K” Line Ship Management Singapore’s 9,600-twenty foot equivalent unit capacity container ship Houston Bridge. Mr Lim Kian Soon, Head of Singtel Satellite said, “As the leading satellite communications services provider in the Asia-Pacific region, we are pleased … [Read more...] about Singtel first installations of Fleet Xpress
Inmarsat, Global Satellite Operator of the Year
Inmarsat is proud to announce that it has been awarded the ‘Global Satellite Operator of the Year’ title at Euroconsult’s 13th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Communications. Euroconsult, the leading global consulting firm specialising in space markets, announced the winning recipients during World Satellite Business Week in Paris on 14 September. The annual awards recognise companies and their management for outstanding accomplishments in the satellite sector. Winners are chosen … [Read more...] about Inmarsat, Global Satellite Operator of the Year
SpeedCast supports Global Xpress
The two companies have signed an agreement, which sees SpeedCast as a value added reseller for GX in the global government market. This follows SpeedCast’s strategic partnership with Inmarsat in June, which saw the company committing to roll-out Inmarsat’s Maritime GX solution (Fleet Xpress). SpeedCast works with commercial and government sector customers across the world to deliver reliable, cost-effective, best-in-class communication solutions. With its global presence and extensive service … [Read more...] about SpeedCast supports Global Xpress
