News Analysis

Petaluma, Calif., July 16, 2018--Satellite network operator X2nSat has reached a definitive agreement to purchase On Call Communications, a leading provider of mobile satellite solutions.

Madrid, Spain, July 10, 2018--LeoSat Enterprises, which is launching a constellation of low-earth-orbit communications satellites providing the fastest, most secure and widest coverage data network in the world, has entered into an agreement with Hispasat, the Spanish national satellite operator, to invest in LeoSat, both companies announced today. With this agreement, Hispasat joins Asia’s largest satellite operator SKY Perfect JSAT, in the growing trend for satellite operators to future-proof their communications solutions through the development of low earth orbit (LEO) capabilities.

Toronto, Canada, July 2, 2018 -- Baylin Technologies Inc. (TSX: BYL) announced today that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Alga Microwave Inc. for total consideration of CDN$ 27 million, consisting of up-front cash consideration of CDN$ 21 million, CDN$ 4 million in Baylin shares, and CDN$ 2 million in deferred consideration. It also agreed to purchase Alga’s operational facilities in Kirkland, Quebec.

New York, July 2, 2018 -- L3 Technologies announced today that it has acquired Applied Defense Solutions (ADS), an aerospace engineering, software development and space situational awareness company.

Paris, France,  June 19, 2018 - According to Euroconsult's newly release report, Prospects for In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity, over 23,000 commercial aircraft will offer connectivity to their passengers by 2027, up from 7,400 aircraft in 2017. "In January 2018, around 90 airlines had either installed or committed to install in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions," said Pacôme Revillon, CEO of Euroconsult. "Offering connectivity was first seen as a differentiating factor, however as more and more airlines provide connectivity, offering in-flight wifi starts to become a must-have in order to keep a competitive positioning in the extremely challenging airline market." 

Addison, Tex., June 15, 2018--A new industry report from international research firm Parks Associates shows that the number of households worldwide with an OTT video service subscription will exceed 265 million by 2022. The popularity of over-the-top (OTT) video services, such as Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu, has driven a steady increase in adoption of smart TVs and streaming media players since 2010, according to Global Connected Living Outlook: Expanding IoT Momentum.

The June 2018 issue of  the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine focusing on the Asia-Pacific satellite market sponsored by Comtech EF Data  is now available. Featuring:

Asia's Rising Space Ambitions by Blaine Curcio

Japan Ultra HD 4K8K Update by Naoakira Kamiya

Executive Roundtable Discussion on the Connected Aircraft Market by Bernardo Schneiderman

Executive Spotlight Interview with Dr. Thomas Fröhlich​

Imagine That?  by Lou Zacharilla

From Cellular...to Aerospace..to New Space  by Martin Jarrold

Moving, But Always Connected  by Alvaro Sanchez

Featured Event:  CommunicAsia 2018

Plus   Mergers and Aquisitions, Executive Moves, Market Briefs, Vital Statistics and many more.  Click here to read or download the file

McLean, Va., May 16, 2018 – The UK air traffic management service provider, NATS, has announced it has invested in Aireon, the company pioneering a space-based air traffic surveillance service set to revolutionise the aviation industry. 

Petah Tikva, Israel, May 15, 2018 – Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. Revenues for Q1 2018 totaled $67.4 million, up 5.4% from Q1 2017.