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Press releases
Catch up here on the latest news and announcements from Inmarsat.
If you have an urgent press enquiry, please contact us at press@inmarsat.com, or follow us on Twitter for further information.
Inmarsat signs agreement to start commercial flight trials of Iris air traffic modernisation programme
02 October 2019
Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, today signed a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) for phase two of the ground-breaking Iris air traffic modernisation programme, which will include important flight trials across Europe to assess the service in a real operational environment.
Maritime IoT platform Fleet Data secures decisive approval from Bureau Veritas
01 October 2019
Fleet Data from Inmarsat has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from leading classification society Bureau Veritas. This is a major milestone for the maritime industry’s leading secure sensor data and Internet of Things (IoT) platform. Conditions of approval by Bureau Veritas verify that Fleet Data can be installed safely on board, without its operation affecting existing navigation, safety and radio communication systems.
Inmarsat’s 2019 Superyacht Connectivity Report Forecasts Surge in VSAT Usage
25 September 2019
New research has revealed that 80 per cent of superyacht professionals surveyed expect to use VSAT for more than half the time on-board within the next five years.
Inmarsat demonstrates advanced satellite technology and innovation with UK space industry in Wales
23 September 2019
Inmarsat will showcase its leading role in the UK space sector at the UK Space Conference from the 24 to the 26 September in Newport, Wales.
Inmarsat’s GX Aviation inflight broadband now available with leading low-cost airline AirAsia
20 September 2019
Inmarsat today announced that its award-winning GX Aviation inflight broadband solution has entered commercial service with leading low-cost airline AirAsia.
Fleet Secure Endpoint wins Best Security Product Award at Safety at Sea Awards
19 September 2019
Inmarsat has won the Safety at Sea Award 2019 for Best Security Product of the Year, after recognition by a panel of judges from ship owner, marine insurance, maritime education, classification, crewing and training organisations.
Inmarsat’s GX Aviation inflight broadband now available on Virgin Atlantic’s Airbus A350 aircraft
10 September 2019
Inmarsat today announced that its award-winning GX Aviation inflight broadband solution is now available to customers onboard the first of Virgin Atlantic’s brand new Airbus A350 aircraft.
Inmarsat landmark study identifies critical role for maritime startups
10 September 2019
New and original research into maritime startups conducted for Inmarsat by UK GovTech venture firm and research house, PUBLIC, concludes that more bandwidth connecting ships to shore at lower cost than ever before is empowering a new breed of single-minded innovators to bring the true benefits of digitalisation to the shipping and offshore sectors.
Inmarsat joins the Mining Hub to support drive for innovation in Brazilian mining sector
10 September 2019
Inmarsat today announced that it has joined the Mining Hub, an initiative that aims to generate opportunities and connections in the Brazilian mining industry. The move follows Inmarsat’s launch of the world’s first truly global real-time monitoring solution for tailings dams, and reflects its ongoing commitment to driving innovation in the mining sector.
Immediate $33 billion market share shift ‘on the table’ for airlines adapting to changing passenger behaviour
09 September 2019
Airlines that have successfully installed connected cabins have an immediate opportunity to win $33 billion in market share from competitors. That is the conclusion of new economic modelling from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in association with Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications.
Satellite technology saves lives, supports sustainable fishing in Indonesia
03 September 2019
Inmarsat, working with the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, its Department of Fisheries, the UK Space Agency and other partners today marked the successful closure of a three-year fisheries innovation project. Using low-cost, solar-powered satellite technology on smaller fishing vessels, the project aimed to enhance safety, efficiency, ship to shore contact and offer potential fish stock sustainability improvements.
France’s air navigation services provider to support Inmarsat air traffic modernisation programme
14 August 2019
DSNA is the latest partner to join the ground-breaking Iris programme to improve the speed and accuracy of air traffic management across Europe’s congested airspace.
Inmarsat joins forces with RESOLVE to revolutionise fight to protect African wildlife
31 July 2019
Inmarsat has joined forces with RESOLVE, the Washington DC based non-profit environmental and health organisation, to develop a revolutionary, satellite-enabled solution to safeguard endangered wildlife across the African continent.
Fleet Xpress leads the line as KOTUG International commits APAC services to high-speed connectivity
30 July 2019
Successful trials of Inmarsat Fleet Xpress off Western Australia have persuaded global tug operator KOTUG International to select the high-speed broadband solution for this area of the Asia Pacific region.
STATEMENT: Inmarsat hails US Federal Aviation Administration commitment to use ADS-C technology for improved aircraft surveillance
24 July 2019
The United States Government and Accountability Office (GAO) recently published a report confirming that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has committed to use enhanced Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract (ADS-C) technology to achieve reduced distances between aircraft, called minimum separation standards, in U.S. oceanic airspace as part of its commitment to implement new international standards by 2022.
European Aviation Network (EAN) inflight broadband now available to thousands of airline passengers
18 July 2019
The European Aviation Network (EAN), the fastest inflight broadband service in Europe, is now being offered by airlines to more than 30,000 passengers across the continent each day, allowing them to seamlessly browse the internet, stream videos, check social media, enjoy real-time interactive gaming, and more during flights.
World’s first and only global mobile broadband service enhanced with new Arctic capabilities
03 July 2019
Inmarsat is to introduce two new satellite payloads dedicated to the Arctic region in a partnership with Space Norway and its subsidiary Space Norway HEOSAT.
Maersk Supply Service becomes first company to offer clients unique high-speed internet access with Fleet Xpress
02 July 2019
Maersk Supply Service has reconfirmed its commitment to Fleet Xpress in a three-year contract extension which also sees the leading offshore support vessel operator sign up to Inmarsat’s new dedicated bandwidth service for charterers.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) selects Inmarsat’s GX Aviation inflight broadband for new Airbus A350 fleet
01 July 2019
Inmarsat today announced that its award-winning GX Aviation inflight broadband service has been selected by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) for its brand new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft.
New technology trialled to better monitor human-gorilla conflict in Uganda
26 June 2019
WWF, IGCP and satellite communications leader Inmarsat collaborate to pilot cutting-edge data gathering solution to benefit conservation
Avionica to offer cost-effective aircraft terminal for Inmarsat’s operational and safety services
17 June 2019
Inmarsat today announced that Avionica, part of GE Aviation, will develop a new cost-effective, lightweight terminal for Inmarsat’s award-winning SB-S aircraft operations and safety platform.
Inmarsat and Hyundai Global Service sign agreement to fast-track maritime digitalisation
05 June 2019
Inmarsat has signed a business cooperation agreement that allows Hyundai Global Service (HGS) to offer ship owners and managers a digital total care solution route to maritime digitalisation. HGS was established in 2016 by parent group Hyundai Heavy Industries as a digital transformation solutions provider to optimise ship operation and performance.
Inmarsat to reshape global aviation connectivity with groundbreaking next-generation GX satellites
30 May 2019
Inmarsat today announced a contract with Airbus Defence & Space (Airbus) to develop a pioneering new generation of satellites for its Global Xpress (GX) network, which will mark a transformative step-change in inflight broadband capabilities for airlines across the world.
Inmarsat partners with Airbus to deliver ground-breaking transformation of Global Xpress network
30 May 2019
Inmarsat announces that Airbus Defence & Space (Airbus) has been selected as its satellite manufacturing partner as part of a ground-breaking development of its Global Xpress (GX) network. The partnership will provide a step-change in GX’s capabilities, capacity and agility for the benefit of existing and future Inmarsat customers, partners and investors.
Inmarsat signs Memorandum of Understanding with Minas Gerais State Government to offer smart tailings dam monitoring to mines within the state
29 May 2019
Inmarsat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Minas Gerais State Government in Brazil to explore the potential of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for monitoring the integrity of mine tailings dams in the region.
Inmarsat announces digital and crew welfare events at London International Shipping Week
23 May 2019
Inmarsat has confirmed that it is renewing its support for London International Shipping Week (LISW) when the event returns for its fourth edition from 9th to 13th September 2019. Inmarsat will be holding two industry-shaping events at its City Road headquarters during LISW, focusing on the crucial industry topics of crew welfare and digitalisation.
Inmarsat launches fastest-ever Jet ConneX inflight broadband package for business aviation customers
22 May 2019
Inmarsat has announced a brand new top-end package for its Jet ConneX business aviation inflight broadband solution, with unlimited data usage and 33% higher speeds compared to the service’s previous fastest plan.
Inmarsat partners with ApisProtect to save bees and increase global crop production
20 May 2019
Inmarsat has announced a new partnership with ApisProtect, an Irish agritech innovator, which deploys the Internet of Things (IoT) technology to monitor the health of honey bees. This collaboration aims to develop a globally scalable IoT solution for connected apiaries, to help stem the significant decline of bee populations and increase crop production worldwide.
Inmarsat SB-S approved by U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for operations and safety communications
07 May 2019
Inmarsat today announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) for its SB-S digital airline operations and safety platform.
GetSAT and Inmarsat Introduce Market’s Smallest Ruggedized Terminal for Global Xpress
02 May 2019
GetSAT and Inmarsat have today announced that Inmarsat has type approved GetSAT’s MilliSAT-H-GX and MilliSAT-W-GX for use on its Global Xpress service.