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Viasat launches next-gen in-flight connectivity solution

The solution will include smart network enhancements and application-level data linking to satellites in multiple orbits.

Riyadh Air partners with Viasat to deliver in-flight wi-fi

by Staff Reporter

April 4, 2025

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Viasats most advanced connectivity solution will complement Riyadh Air's digitally native onboard strategy.

Viasat joins ESA’s Moonlight project alongside Telespazio

by Staff Reporter

March 26, 2025

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Viasat to lead the lunar orbiting satellite communications portion of ESA's Moonlight Programme, alongside Telespazio and a host of other European and UK companies.

ATLAS Space Operations partners with Viasat to support NASA missions

by Staff Reporter

March 21, 2025

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The collaboration aims to increase NSNs capacity and resilience for various missions, including climate studies, celestial object research and the Artemis campaign.

Space42 and Viasat partner for global 5G non-terrestrial network initiative

by Staff Reporter

March 12, 2025

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The companies to explore ecosystem partnership options for shared multi-orbit 5G NTN infrastructure with standards-based open architecture to create significant D2D and next-generation MSS opportunities globally.

Viasat restructures senior executive team

by Staff Reporter

January 27, 2025

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As part of the reorganisation, Guru Gowrappan, currently President, will be leaving the company, after serving in an advisory role through April to ensure a smooth transition.

Viasat secures $568m IDIQ contract from US General Services Administration

by Staff Reporter

December 13, 2024

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Viasat will support the modernisation of the US Department of Defence technology with tactical networking, ground system, satellite communication and cybersecurity solutions.

Viasat hosts first demonstration of direct-to-device connectivity in the UAE

by Staff Reporter

December 12, 2024

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The tests used a commercial Android smartphone enabled for non-terrestrial network (NTN) connectivity with an over-the-top messaging application.

Viasat conducts first ever demo of direct-to-device satellite messaging in Saudi Arabia

by Staff Reporter

November 27, 2024

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The messages were sent over the companys L-band spacecraft and were enabled by 3GPP standards-based NTN service infrastructure installed in Viasats gateways by Skylo.

Viasat trials direct-to-device connectivity in India

by Staff Reporter

October 16, 2024

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The trial was carried out in partnership with Indian telecom provider BSNL and is the first of its kind in India.

Global satellite IoT subscriber base to reach 26.7 million by 2028: Report

by Staff Reporter

October 14, 2024

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Only around 10% of the Earths surface has access to terrestrial connectivity services, leading to an opportunity for satellite IoT communications.

Viasat partners with CYSEC for satellite encryption services

by Staff Reporter

September 29, 2024

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Viasat will be working under its Elevate programme to provide cybersecurity tools for satellite communications.

Pulsar International joins Viasat’s Elevate programme

by Staff Reporter

September 13, 2024

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Pulsar joins other leading connectivity firms' part of the Elevate programme including Telespazio, Grupo Tesacom, Global Beam, IEC Telecom and more.

Viasat appoints Gary Chase as Chief Financial Officer

by Staff Reporter

August 29, 2024

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Viasats current CFO Shawn Duffy will remain with the company as its chief accounting officer.

ViaSat-3 F1 satellite enters commercial service

by Staff Reporter

August 6, 2024

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The satellite antenna had an anomaly with its antenna deployment that caused the satellite to deliver around 10% of its expected capacity.

Orbit and Viasat to develop advanced airborne SATCOM terminals

by Staff Reporter

August 3, 2024

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The terminals will be designed for a range of mission aircraft, rotary wing and uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Viasat introduces hybrid network service for energy industry

by Staff Reporter

June 13, 2024

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The enhanced service in the Energy Services division is expected to be available early in Q3 2024.

Viasat and Azercosmos to expand satellite services across EMEA and Asia

by Staff Reporter

May 25, 2024

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The collaboration aims to expand satellite-enabled services to support energy, utilities, and transport industries in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Central and South Asia.

Viasat teams up with Loft Orbital for Real-Time Space Relay service

by Staff Reporter

May 12, 2024

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Under this deal, Viasats Ka-band space terminal will be integrated on a Loft spacecraft along with multiple commercial payloads.

Viasat opens International Business Headquarters in London

by Staff Reporter

April 14, 2024

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The office will also be the home to Viasats UK Network Operations Center and Satellite Control Center, which will provide satellite, network, and cybersecurity capabilities to customers in the UK ...

Global Beam Telecom joins Viasat’s Elevate programme

by Staff Reporter

March 28, 2024

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Through partnerships with the world's leading network providers, Global Beam Telecom delivers remote and mobile connectivity solutions to clients across the MENA region.

Royal Jordanian Airlines selects Viasat to bring Wi-Fi to fleet

by Staff Reporter

March 15, 2024

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The company plans to roll-out the Wi-Fi on board its E2 Embraer Jets by the end of this month.

IEC Telecom joins Viasat’s Elevate programme

by Staff Reporter

March 11, 2024

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As an Elevate partner, IEC Telecom will provide satellite voice and data solutions, managed network solutions, and value-added communication services.

Viasat selects Rocket Lab to support NASA CSP programme

by Staff Reporter

March 8, 2024

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The Rocket Lab spacecraft will provide the power, communications, propulsion, and attitude control for the mission demonstration.

Viasat secures contract from Northrop Grumman for DEUSCI programme

by Staff Reporter

March 3, 2024

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The company's high-capacity geostationary satellites will support the programme, which is connecting commercial space internet services for military users.

AST joins Viasat’s Elevate programme to provide remote connectivity

by Staff Reporter

February 2, 2024

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Elevate's marketplace will help the company attract new customers in locations without reliable connectivity, or those which have mission-critical connectivity needs.?

EasyJet becomes first airline partner of Iris Programme

by Staff Reporter

January 31, 2024

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The programme, spearheaded by the European Space Agency and Viasat, will play a crucial role in facilitating the modernization of airspace across the industry.

Lufthansa Group expands in-flight connectivity with Viasat

by Staff Reporter

January 25, 2024

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Inmarsat, now a Viasat company, has provided Ka-band IFC service to Lufthansa Group since 2015.

Es’hailSat ties with Viasat to boost VSAT connectivity across MENA

by Staff Reporter

January 9, 2024

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Viasat will avail itself of teleport services from Es'hailSat's 50,000 sqm facility in Doha to provide VSAT services across the MENA region.

Viasat launches Business Choice internet service plans

by Staff Reporter

December 21, 2023

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These plans come with built in Wi-Fi, professional installation, and business-class support with live agents.

Viasat and Skylo Technologies launch global direct-to-device network

by Staff Reporter

November 23, 2023

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This official rollout means that Skylo has access to Viasats global L-band capabilities, including Viasats local and global partners, like Ligado.

Skyrora, Viasat and CGI join hands for InRange telemetry system

by Staff Reporter

October 13, 2023

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The scope of the project includes Viasat's ground testing of the InRange solution with Skyroras launch vehicle system, while CGI will undertake a market study and commercial analysis.

Viasat to provide Wi-Fi for new ferry service on Hullo

by Staff Reporter

August 29, 2023

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The Wi-Fi service, which will be available for a limited time, aims to improve the passenger experience during the 70-minute ferry ride

Malaysia Airlines selects Viasat to enhance in-flight experience

by Staff Reporter

August 18, 2023

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Malaysia Airlines will leverage Viasats Ka-band satellite network in the region, including the third ViaSat-3 satellite covering Asia and Pacific region, once it is launched.

Viasat receives $80m to develop Active Electronically Scanned Array

by Staff Reporter

August 9, 2023

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The AESA is commonly used when multiple beams, low probability of intercepting (LPI) and jamming resistance are required.

Utilities leaders bank on satellite IoT to secure national power grids: Viasat

by Staff Reporter

July 27, 2023

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New global research reveals three-quarters of electrical utilities leaders believe satellite connectivity and technology partnerships will help mitigate emerging industry threats over the next five years.

Orbit to integrate airborne terminals across Viasat’s Ka-band network

by Staff Reporter

July 18, 2023

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The integrated terminals will operate over Viasat's Ka-band networks, as well as the current and future Global Xpress (GX) satellites.

Atlas Space Operations appoints new Chief Executive Officer

by Staff Reporter

July 7, 2023

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Williams has joined Atlas Space Operations from Viasat where he served as vice president of Real-Time Earth.

Viasat announces retirement of Vice Chairman Rick Baldridge

by Staff Reporter

June 15, 2023

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Baldridge is a longtime executive at Viasat and served as CEO for about a year and half while founder Mark Dankberg stepped away from the role.

Rajeev Suri to step down as CEO of Inmarsat

by Staff Reporter

May 29, 2023

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Suri has been nominated to serve on Viasats Board of Directors.

Viasat receives approval from FCC for Inmarsat merger

by Staff Reporter

May 24, 2023

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The FCC denied a petition from SpaceX to block the deal.

SpaceX launches ViaSat-3 broadband satellite

by Staff Reporter

May 2, 2023

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It will take close to three weeks for ViaSat-3 Americas to reach its final GEO position at 88.9 degrees West.

Viasat to provide in-flight connectivity to Delta aircraft

by Staff Reporter

March 16, 2023

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This is an expansion of the deal that Viasat and Delta reached in January 2021 for Viasat IFC service on 300 of Deltas narrowbody aircraft.

Atlas Space Operations partners with Viasat RTE

by Staff Reporter

March 10, 2023

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Atlas is gaining new antenna sites in Africa, Argentina, Dubai, Hawaii, New Mexico, Rwanda and South Africa.

CMA provisionally clears Viasat-Inmarsat deal

by Staff Reporter

March 2, 2023

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Viasat still needs regulatory approval in the United States to complete the deal.

US Marine Corps awards SATCOM contract to Viasat

by Staff Reporter

January 26, 2023

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The contract, which follows a pilot programme, is to deliver satellite communications as a service (SaaMS) to the Marines.

Viasat secures $325m contract by US Special Operations Command

by Staff Reporter

December 30, 2022

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The current IDIQ is an extension of a $350m contract awarded to Viasat in 2017.

L3Harris Link 16 acquisition obtains regulatory approvals

by Staff Reporter

December 29, 2022

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L3Harris plans to modernise the technology, adding advanced tactical data links to the existing Link 16 network.

Microsoft partners with Viasat to bridge digital divide

by Staff Reporter

December 15, 2022

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Viasat is collaborating with Microsoft to help enable telehealth, distance learning and education, precision agriculture, clean power, and other services across targeted regions.

ViaSat-3 completes final integrated satellite test

by Staff Reporter

November 30, 2022

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The satellite has now progressed to the flight final phase of integration, where it is undergoing the final build-up to its flight configuration.

Intellian to design user terminals for Viasat Maritime

by Staff Reporter

November 16, 2022

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These terminals will support broadband for a superyacht, energy, and commercial customers.

Viasat collaborates with Cobham Satcom for maritime antennas

by Staff Reporter

November 14, 2022

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A Cobham Satcom antenna system will enable high-speed connectivity via the ViaSat-3 constellation.

Viasat sells TDL business to L3Harris for $1.96bn

by Staff Reporter

October 4, 2022

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The sale of Link 16 will allow Viasat to invest in its satellite business and increase its focus on space-based networks.

Satellite Vu collaborates with Viasat

by Staff Reporter

September 29, 2022

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The partnership will allow Satellite Vu to regularly contact its constellation throughout the day and night to ensure rapid responsiveness.

UK Government approves Viasat and Inmarsat proposed combination

by Staff Reporter

September 20, 2022

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The final order has been put in place to mitigate national security risks in terms of protecting information and maintaining strategic capabilities.

Airshare opts for Viasat in-flight connectivity

by Staff Reporter

August 17, 2022

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The first installation on an Airshare Challenger 350 has been completed in July 2022.

Comtech Telecommunications appoints new CEO

by Staff Reporter

August 12, 2022

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Peterman joined Comtechs board in May after a board-led search for an independent director.

Virgin Atlantic selects Viasat for in-flight connectivity

by Staff Reporter

July 14, 2022

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Virgin will put the equipped jets into service covering intercontinental flights between the Americas and the United Kingdom in the second half of this year.

Mark Dankberg to resume role of chairman and CEO of Viasat

by Staff Reporter

June 30, 2022

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Dankberg will be supported in overseeing Viasats day-to-day operations by Kevin Harkenrider, who was promoted to COO in 2021.

Viasat shareholders approve Inmarsat merger

by Staff Reporter

June 23, 2022

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The acquisition will bring together two major satellite operators with businesses in broadband, mobility, and defence, with a spectrum license portfolio across the Ka-, L-, and S-bands.

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