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Wi-Fi in planes set to land in Europe after Inmarsat reveals in-flight plans June 5, 2014 Mobile satellite services operator Inmarsat, has announced plans for an integrated telecommunications network to raise air passenger connectivity services across the EU. European passengers, in the near future, will be able to enjoy an unbroken onboard Wi-Fi service, such as those that have gained popularity in the US. The London-based company confirmed that it was in advanced discussion with British [...]
Inmarsat offers free plane tracker May 12, 2014 THE BRITISH firm whose satellites helped to narrow the search for the missing flight MH370 yesterday offered free satellite tracking for almost all of the world’s long-haul passenger planes. Inmarsat executive chairman Andy Sukawaty said “it’s the right thing to do” as the aviation industry tightens up rules on plane tracking, two months after the [...]
MH370 search prompts Inmarsat to offer free long-haul flight tracking May 12, 2014 The British company whose satellites helped to narrow the search for the missing flight MH370 has today offered free satellite tracking for every one of the world’s 11,000 long-haul passenger planes. Inmarsat’s announcement comes after the disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines flight on 8 March. The industry is toughening up on aircraft tracking following the [...]
Inmarsat gears up for space test March 6, 2014 INMARSAT hopes to start testing its new broadband service beamed from space later this year, following a solid 2014 for the satellite group that “ended with a flourish”, said boss Rupert Pearce. The firm, which launched its first Global Xpress satellite into orbit in December, has already signed up Air China to test the service [...]