Satcom1 shows off satellite communications capabilities for Chinese market

Denmark-based satellite communications service provider Satcom1 is currently putting on a show of its satcom capabilities in China, one of its fastest growing markets.

The large intermediate-gain and high-gain satellite antennas offered by Satcom1 enable high-speed communication between aircraft and satellites aboard government, military, and VVIP aircraft and large-cabin business jets

Satcom1 configures and supports satellite communications equipment, sets up airtime services and billing, and taps its very own in-flight services and software to offer value-added capabilities to its customers. The Company offers the capability to aggregate extreme/high-gain satellite channels on Inmarsat SwiftBroadband satellite broadband systems. This delivers nearly double the peak speeds to VVIP customers and those who can afford the $35 per minute cost. A similar but cheaper service that bonds standard SwiftBroadband channels is also in the works for cost-conscious business jet operators.

Satcom1 and its business partner MCN can activate satellite communications services for Chinese aircraft thanks to a legal agreement with the Chinese government.

Singapore hosts first ever NSSLGlobal office in Asia Pacific

As part of its ongoing expansion and commitment to support important regional clients, satellite communications provider NSSLGlobal Ltd. will open its newest office in Singapore.

The global satcom service provider has been riding the wave of steadily-growing business in the Asian market during the last few years. NSSLGlobal has already secured important clients and inroads in Asia, leading the Company to create a local facility that will directly deliver sales and technical resources to its consumers.

The Singapore office will be the first one established by NSSLGlobal in the Far East. The island nation possesses excellent infrastructure and enables easy access to neighboring countries. These qualities make Singapore the perfect base for satellite communications companies like NSSLGlobal, which can provide account management services to the increasing numbers of customers in the Asia Pacific market within the local time zone. 

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Panasonic Avionics expands satellite services in Australia with new ASC capacity

Having completed its commercial agreement with Australian Satellite Communications (ASC) to lease an entire transponder's worth of additional capacity on the Eutelsat 172A satellite, Panasonic Avionics Corporation is merely awaiting imminent approval from the appropriate regulatory body before offering expanded satellite services to Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania.

The South Pacific Beam of the Eutelsat 172A satellite will provide new capacity for Panasonic's satellite services. The ASC will handle uplinking and downlinking from its Adelaide satellite Teleport.

Panasonic's in-flight Global Communications Service includes eXConnect satellite broadband, eXPhone mobile phone, and eXTV satellite TV.

eXConnect supports a broad range of passenger and crew applications. Its two-way high broadband connectivity can achieve up to 50 Mbps, and enables web access, voice, data, and real-time monitoring and transmission of airline operational data.

eXPhone is offered alongside in-flight mobile phone technology from AeroMobile. Passengers can keep in contact with loved ones and stay on top of work during flights through calls, texts, emails, browsing and use of applications. They can easily access eXPhone mobile data through mobile, Smartphone, and BlackBerry, as well as GSM-enabled tablets and laptops

Finally, the eXTV television network offers in-flight television programming to aircraft plying the world's airspace. The high-quality satellite TV content comes live and uninterrupted, and offers both global channels and regional channels. 

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SkyTrac shows off satellite communications, flight following solutions for NATA

Starting this Monday, SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting its flight-following and satellite communications solutions at booth #6 of the AGM and Trade Show of the Northern Air Transport Association (NATA.) The trade show will take place from April 8 to April 10, 2013.

The NATA association takes part in the decision-making process that covers transportation throughout Northern Canada. It has two goals: To create and maintain partnerships with interested parties in the industry and governments; and to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the air transportation system in the North.

Numerous companies in Northern Canadian leverage SkyTrac's flight-following and satcom solutions. The Company's industry-leading products enable reliable satellite communications and improved safety measures in the unforgiving sub-Arctic environment of the North.

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Intelsat secures two future launch missions with International Launch Services

Communications satellite services provider Intelsat S.A. has contracted International Launch Services (ILS) for two definite ILS Proton launch missions in the near future.

According to Thierry Guillemin, EVP and Chief Technology Officer of Intelsat, the Company considered 2012 to be a steady year. Intelsat enjoyed a quintet of successful communications satellite launches. It also completed the first global satellite broadband mobility platform in the world, which will provide increased bandwidth to its customers.

The new satellite launches with ILS will let Intelsat reach further into developing regions, allowing the Company to sate the demands of the ever-expanding market of consumers with highly-efficient and reliable connectivity.

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Hughes presents new Inmarsat BGAN satcom terminal for hazardous locations

Hughes Network Systems, LLC and Inmarsat recently presented the Hughes 9502 global-use terminal, the first BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) M2M (machine-to-machine) satellite communications terminal in the world to feature Hazardous Locations Accreditation.

The new Hughes BGAN terminal has successfully finished tests with accredited laboratory Met Laboratories, Inc., which cleared the Hughes 9502 for operation in hazardous locations that may have explosive gaseous atmospheres.

Hughes designed and produced its 9502 terminal for global use over the Inmarsat BGAN L-band satellite service. The new satellite communications terminal enables highly affordable and reliable end-to-end IP data connectivity for a wide variety of customers, including global energy customers who deploy SCADA networks in hazardous environments.

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C-COM shows off iNetVu Ka-band, Ku-band satellite antenna systems at NAB 2013

C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. is proudly putting its new iNetVu line of Ka-band and Ku-band auto-pointing antenna systems on display at NAB 2013. The iNetVu FLY-75V Flyaway Antenna, iNetVu Ka-75V Drive-Away Antenna, and iNetVu 981 Drive-Away Antenna will be basking in the spotlight for the perusal of interested consumers.

The SNG market considers the iNetVu mobile antenna series to be one of the most advanced, cost-effective, and reliable solutions in the market. The proven iNetVu solution transmits video in real time, providing instant communication to press and media groups worldwide leverage. Broadcasters have deployed the C-COM satellite antenna systems in various locations across the world.

The acclaimed antenna designers at C-COM recently rolled out the iNetVu FLY-75V Flyaway Antenna. Measuring 75 centimeters, the Flyaway product is highly portable, motorized, self-pointing, and capable of full auto-acquisition. It can be configured with the iNetVu 7710 Controller and was designed with the new Ka-band in mind. The C-COM satellite antenna system only takes minutes to deploy and acquire satellites once deployed. In addition, it is priced very effectively, making it highly attractive for cost-conscious users.

Next in line is the iNetVu Ka-75V Drive-Away Antenna. Also measuring 75 centimeters, this auto-acquire satellite antenna system can be mounted on the roof of a vehicle. It is perfect for providing direct broadband access over any configured satellite to smaller vehicles and broadcast applications. Ka-75V uses the iNetVu 7024C Controller and takes advantage of the recently-emergent VIASAT / KA-SAT satellite Surfbeam II/PRO Nomadic modems. It is robust, extremely accurate, and economically attractive to broadcasters.

Last but not least is the 98 centimeter iNetVu 981 Drive-Away Antenna. This Ku-band auto-acquire satellite antenna system is ideal for bigger vehicles and SNG applications. It is paired with the iNetVu 7024C Controller and is compatible with the most popular commercial Ku modems and services in the world. It can be upgraded to Ka-band while in the field and comes an optional, aerodynamic and aesthetically-pleasing pod.

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Thuraya SatSleeve turns Apple iPhone into satellite phone

Apple iPhone users in the enterprise, government, and consumer markets can now enjoy satellite telephony services thanks to the recently launched Thuraya SatSleeve adaptor.

SatSleeve is the first consumer-friendly mobile satellite phone in the industry. It leverages Thuraya’s extensive satellite network to provide iPhone users with easy and affordable access to mobile satellite communications.

The compact adaptor is a little bigger than the iPhone itself and is capable of giving the capabilities of a satellite phone to the Apple product. With SatSleeve, iPhone users can enjoy reliable connectivity even when they are outside the reach of traditional terrestrial networks.

iPhones usually access connectivity from terrestrial networks that have limited coverage areas. In comparison, Thuraya SatSleeve allows users to access connectivity anywhere in the world. It also works as an important mobile communications tool for users who take long expeditions into remote regions that cannot be reached by terrestrial mobile networks. This includes corporate users, especially enterprises that operate in remote regions of the world, as well as explorers, mountaineers, and other outdoor enthusiasts.

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Kratos Cybersecurity Assessment enhances satellite communications cybersecurity

In response to the growing threats and unique needs of the satellite industry, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has introduced a new service for satellite communications companies: the SATCOM Cybersecurity Assessment.

Cybersecurity legislation will soon require all U.S. critical infrastructure -including satellite communications- to conform with NIST Information Assurance (IA) standards. SATCOM Cybersecurity Assessment will help ensure that satcom companies will be ready to

The Kratos service tackles the unique security challenges confronted by the satellite industry. SATCOM Cybersecurity Assessment will assist satellite organizations in identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating security threats. Kratos will perform a rigorous gap analysis that will present a detailed view of the satellite network's readiness. The Company will then provide detailed recommendations and a roadmap of corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure the customer's network complies with NIST IA regulations, standards, and guidelines.

Kratos possesses 30 years of experience with the satellite communications industry. Its products and services see service with more than 75% percent of the satellite operators in the world as well as 85% of the space missions based in the United States. It has thousands of successfully completed IA assessments and validations to its name, and is an Air Force Agent of the Certifying Authority (ACA) for Space Systems.

The Company is uniquely suited to assist SATCOM companies in the mitigation of risk and demonstration of compliance. With its SATCOM Cybersecurity Assessment, commercial satellite operators and service providers will be able to proactively reduce their risk and to evaluate their readiness for new regulations and enforcement in the near-future. 

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AST becomes Distribution Partner for Inmarsat FleetBroadband services

Applied Satellite Technology (AST) recently announced its newly-attained status as a Distribution Partner for Inmarsat. AST will deliver and grow FleetBroadband services in vital maritime sectors.

For more than 20 years, AST has plied its wares and services in the global maritime market, serving companies like Globalstar, Iridium, and Thuraya in addition to Inmarsat. The Company is known for its AST Live! Suite product, which features traffic management and control capacity for the delivery of Inmarsat FleetBroadband.

AST has offices and partners across the globe and in important maritime regions. Its core customer base can be found in the Fishing, Leisure, and Workboat markets. AST will focus on promoting growth of FleetBroadband revenue in these sectors on behalf of Inmarsat. 

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Orbcomm satcom network powers global OEM telematics solution for Sumitomo

Orbcomm has been tapped to deliver the wireless data connectivity that Sumitomo Construction Machinery needs for its global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) telematics solution.

Sumitomo is a Japanese manufacturer of construction machinery. It will use Orbcomm's global satellite communications network to track and monitor the location, status, and performance of its construction equipment on a global scale.

In addition to ensuring the visibility of its products, the Orbcomm-powered solution allows Sumitomo to improve its operational efficiency and cut back on unecessary costs.

Starting this year, Sumitomo will begin deploying its OEM installation on a global scale.

TSF restores communications in Timbuktu, Mali with Astrium satcom equipment

Satellite communications equipment and airtim from Astrium Services have been seeing good work in the Sahel region of Mali. Non-government organization Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) can maintain contact with local authorities and their headquarters thanks to Astrium's reliable satellite Internet and voice capabilities. The NGO has also been able to restore contact between more than 4,200 refugees and their loved ones.

Northern Mali is suffering from severe disruptions of its communications links. Several towns, including Timbuktu, have been completely cut off from land lines and mobile networks. The increasingly dangerous conditions have also forced NGOs to limit their activities in the region.

TSF responded by delivering Astrium satellite communications technology to Timbuktu, allowing locals to make both domestic and international calls. The Mayor of Timbuktu himself was able to contact Bamako and inform the authorities about the difficulties his town was experiencing.

Many of the Sahel people depend on humanitarian support as their primary means of survival. Humanitarian workers in the region stay on top of the critical situation by sharing vital information using fixed and mobile satellite communications equipment and airtime provided by TSF and Astrium. 

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Thuraya, Pivotel of Australia now Service Partners for satphone services

Thuraya Telecommunications and Pivotel Group Pty Limited of Australia are teaming up to deliver Thuraya’s satellite services and products across Australia and Southern Asia via a Service Partner agreement.

Pivotel delivers voice, data, M2M, and other satellite services to the biggest installed base of mobile satellite users in Australia. It is the premier provider of mobile satellite services across multiple vertical markets in Australia such as consumers, construction, emergency services, maritime, mining, professional trades, and transport.

Thuraya’s suite of products will complement Pivotel’s current product range. Thuraya services will use standard Australia mobile numbers, allowing them to be ported from their current service provider to Pivotel.

Thuraya users will enjoy excellent value on their GSM mobile services. In addition, by paying for a small premium, they can access Thuraya's satellite network wherever they may be in Australia.

The Pivotel-Thuraya services will not charge customers for receiving incoming calls. Callers to a dual mode phone will be pleased to hear that they will only need to pay normal call-to-mobile rates.

Pivotel plans to create a new range of call plans tailored for the Thuraya XT DUAL handsets. The new call plans and DUAL handsets promise easy-to-use and unmatched mobile satellite services at low cost. 

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Satcom Direct aviation router makes its debut

Satcom Direct proudly introduces Satcom Direct Router (SDR,) its very first certified aviation hardware product. The new router will be able to manage cabin communications, support software apps, and provide 3G/4G connectivity using any satellite communications system.

The SDR can be integrated with any satellite communications system. Of note amongst the softapps it supports are the moving map app by Satcom Direct, the Flight Tracker iPhone/iPad by FlightAware, and apps that enables command and control of satellite links and real-time reports on connection.

Users can use different constellations at the same time. They can also smoothly switch between different satcom networks such as L-, Ku-, Ka-, and X-band. Flight departments can use the latter capability to split Wi-Fi traffic on the router. This lets them provide the connection with the highest speed to the aircraft owner. It also ensures that the passengers can access the network with the mnost bandwidth for the best performance.

SDR is compatible with DO-160G and DO-178B Level E (soon D) standards. Furthermore, Satcom Direct is securing supplemental type certificate approvals so that the SDR can be installed on business jets.

The SDR is compatible with Inmarsat Swift 64 and SwiftBroadband satcoms by Cobham, EMS, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, and Thrane & Thrane. It can also be integrated with ViaSat’s Yonder and Gulfstream’s BBML. Finally, it is compatible with Global Xpress, the upcoming satellite broadband service from Inmarsat.

The SDR will enter commercial availability in May. It will be available through a dealer network. Satcom Direct will support the dealers by ensuring the proper installation of the SDR.

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ViaSat VR-12 Ka band antenna qualifies for FAA, global standards

ViaSat Inc. announced that its VR-12 Ka-band satellite antenna system has qualified for FAA and international regulations covering electrical and electronic equipment installed on commercial aircraft. The ViaSat product has recently completed industry standard DO-160G testing; the first batch of the newly-certified production units will be available for shipping in a few weeks.

The DO-160G standard applies to every aircraft ever built. This includes general aviation and business jets, helicopters, commercial jets, and modified civilian aircraft operated by the government. The standard test covers altitude, dust and sand, lightning and electrostatic discharge, power input, RF susceptibility, temperature, vibration, requirements, and other relevant criteria.

When partnered up with a ViaSat mobile satellite modem, the VR-12 Ka antenna system can deliver Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) airborne satellite communications. Its very high data rate is suited for military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) applications that use both commercial and military Ka-band frequencies and require intensive bandwidth.

On previous flight tests, VR-12 Ka successfully tested satellite Internet (achieving upwards of 10 Mbps of aircraft-to-satellite transmission rates,) simultaneous transmission of HD video, video teleconferencing, and VoIP applications.

The VR-12 Ka succeeds the VR-12 Ku band satellite antenna. The older ViaSat system serves aboard more than 300 government aircraft and has accumulated more than half a million mission hours.

ViaSat has learned from its customers that a simple flight line maintenance action can quickly swap antennas in order to adapt the aircraft BLOS communications capabilities. To this end, the Company ensured that the VR-12 Ka system is a form and fit interchange with the older Ku-band system.

The VR-12 Ka-band satellite antenna can be installed aboard Gulfstream, King Air, Pilatus, C-130, and other aircraft. The ViaSat systems will be able to operate in Ka-band overlay regions covered by the Company's growing worldwide mobile satellite communications network.

Thuraya, Chunghwa win historic licensing agreement with Taiwan

Thuraya Telecommunications recently achieved a new historic first in the Taiwanese market. Together with partner Chunghwa Telecom, it has secured licensing approval from the country's national telecoms regulator. The two telecom companies can now deliver Thuraya's mobile satellite services to customers in Taiwan.

Licensing approval for Mobile Satellite Services had originally been limited to enterprise users. Thuraya's recently-acquired licensing agreement will allow Taiwanese consumers to access mobile satellite services without applying for individual licensing approval at the NCC

Thanks to the new licensing agreement, Thuraya can now deliver voice, data, and maritime services to subscribers of Chunghwa Telecom. Its Taiwanese customers will be able to access its services in 140 countries in Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and the surrounding regions.

Thuraya considers Taiwan to be an important market for growth. The Taiwanese fisheries sector drives a significant demand for voice and data services that are both cost-effective and reliable.

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Beam prepares delivery of Inmarsat marine satellite terminals to MSN

Beam Communications Pty Ltd will be supplying Inmarsat marine satellite communications terminals to Beijing Marine Communications & Navigation Company (MCN.)

The initial order was for $1 million worth of Beam SATCOM terminals. Delivery is set to begin during the first quarter of 2013 and is scheduled to be completed by May 31, 2013. Following that order, MCN will must make further commitments to Beam if it wants to keep its exclusive right to distribute the Beam product in China.x

MCN had tested the Beam terminals back in July 2012. Two hundred Beam Oceana 400 and Oceana 800 marine communications terminals were installed aboard Chinese fishing vessels and integrated into the fleet's Inmarsat FleetPhone Service. Beam passed the test and its terminals were accepted by MCN.

Beam designed and built its satellite communications terminals to support voice, data, and tracking communications over the Inmarsat network through its ‘Fleetphone’ maritime service. These terminals are aimed at emerging satellite markets and are meant to be deployed in high volumes.

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Newtec signs deal with NCIA for SATCOM equipment, services

Satellite equipment company Newtec and the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) have entered a Basic Ordering Agreement for the swift and cost effective acquisition of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) satellite communications hardware, software, and services.

The Basic Ordering Agreement streamlines the process of acquisition of Newtec's COTS SATCOM products, a boon given the Company's status as a long term partner to NATO-affiliated government and defense organizations.

Newtec's portfolio of COTS products and solutions serve as the building blocks and turnkey systems of satellite networks used by government and defense customers. The large install base of the Company's satellite communications equipment enable government and defense operations to perform a broad range of applications.

The increasing number of airborne ISR missions and complex, bandwidth-intensive data collection equipment have contributed to the rapid growth of transmission rates, making optimization of data and video links optimizers even more important than before.

Newtec responded by designing its solutions to keep on adapting to changing transmission conditions. This ensures the successful delivery of mission critical data despite the degradation of signal quality due to signal fade. 

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New Inmarsat M2M solution uses Galaxy1 satellite communications technology

Inmarsat recently announced the launch of Remote Terminal Manager, a new M2M solution that manages and controls unmanned M2M satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals.

Users of Inmarsat’s M2M portfolio services (including the BGAN M2M product) will be able to remotely control their devices through Remote Terminal Manager without needing to send teams to troubleshoot or manually reboot terminals.

The Remote Terminal Manager uses a map interface to display the location and status of Inmarsat M2M terminals worldwide. With this tool, users can remotely control the terminals.

Galaxy1 -an independent provider of satellite communications services and part of the Inmarsat partner community- provided licensed technology for the new Inmarsat M2M management solution.

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Inmarsat Global Xpress using Metaswitch solutions for VoIP services

Inmarsat will be upgrading the voice services of its Global Xpress (GX) Ka-band satellite broadband using IP communications solutions from Metaswitch.

Metaswitch Universal Media gateways, MetaSphere Multimedia Telephony Applications Server, the MetaView Network management System, and Perimeta Session Border Controllers will all be used to enhance Global Xpress' voice services.

GX is an all-IP satellite broadband network comparable to terrestrial LTE networks. It implements voice as a service on top of the satellite broadband network, but requires VoIP services to deliver voice communications.

Metaswitch and Inmarsat have been working together since 2012. Last February, Metaswitch was tapped to support Inmarsat's FleetBroadband maritime communications service. Inmarsat network hubs in Western Europe and the Pacific Rim were equipped with Metaswitch Universal Media Gateways and the MetaSphere Multimedia Telephone Applications Service. 

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SES, Pactel expand business partnership with new multi-year capacity deal

Satellite Services recently inked a multi-year, multi-transponder deal with global communications provider Pactel to provide capacity on the NSS-9 at 183 degrees East. This is to help enhance the company’s voice and data service offerings within the Pacific region.

With this new development, Pactel will be able to provide improved satellite communications services to distant locations in the Pacific region, allowing several businesses to access high-speed and reliable internet connectivity and voice calls at a very competitive price.

“In the Pacific region, where satellite is the ideal infrastructure, we see how vital connectivity is for businesses. With Pactel as our trusted partner in the region, we are proud to be able to continue supporting their objectives in offering connectivity solutions across the islands,” SES Senior Vice President of Commercial for Asia-Pacific and Middle East Deepak Mathur said in a company statement.

Echoing the statement of Deepak Mathur, Pactel International CEO Andrew Taylor said, “Demand for connectivity in the Pacific region is growing rapidly, and we are pleased that we can rely on the global expertise of SES to provide reliable satellite capacity and offer flexible solutions.

Blue Sky gets EASA certification for Iridium SATCOM service aboard military aircraft

Blue Sky Network announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has given a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to Blue Sky and its reseller partner, S4A. The certification clears Blue Sky's voice system for service aboard C-212-200 Airbus Military aircraft.

The EASA certification specifically certifies the deployment of Kit 2, a value-added aviation satellite phone system. The Kit 2 solution leverages the Iridium satellite network for airborne voice communication and tracking services. The integrated single channel antenna and cable of the Kit 2 is certified by the FAA for use aboard aircraft. The satellite antenna and cable can accept either the Iridium 9555 or Iridium Extreme satellite phone, which plug into the antenna outlet.

According to S4A, customers can rely upon the fleet management solutions of Blue Sky Network to provide them with advanced global voice and data communication services. The STC awarded by EASA officially confirmed S4A's confidence in its partner. S4A looked forward to offering the EASA-certified satellite communications products of Blue Sky Networks on the C-212-200 military aircraft developed by Airbus.