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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.
Smart4Aviation’s Electronic Flight Bag application certified for Inmarsat’s SB-S platform
24 April 2019
Inmarsat has certified Smart4Aviation’s Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) application, Smart MOBILE, for use on its award-winning SB-S digital aircraft operations platform.
NAPA signs up to become first certified application provider for Inmarsat’s IoT service
24 April 2019
Inmarsat and NAPA, the leading provider of maritime software, services and data analysis, have signed an agreement to enable ship owners and ship managers to access and analyse real-time onboard data more efficiently through a dedicated application hosted on Inmarsat’s new Fleet Data IoT service.
Virgin Atlantic to enhance passenger experience with Inmarsat’s GX Aviation inflight broadband
11 April 2019
Inmarsat today announced that its award-winning GX Aviation inflight broadband solution will be available to passengers onboard Virgin Atlantic’s brand new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
BSNL granted authorisation to provide Inmarsat’s in-flight and maritime GX services in India
03 April 2019
Inmarsat today announced that its Indian telecommunications partner, BSNL, has received an In-Flight and Maritime Connectivity (IFMC) license from the Government of India’s Department of Telecommunications.
Inmarsat celebrates 1,000th installation of next-generation inflight broadband solutions
02 April 2019
Inmarsat today announced that more than 1,000 terminals have now been installed for its next-generation inflight broadband solutions by customers in the global airline and business aviation markets.
Orbit Communication Systems and Inmarsat Government announce airborne satcom terminal agreement
20 March 2019
Orbit Communication Systems and Inmarsat Government have today announced a long-term agreement to offer end-users a new modular, multi-role aviation terminal, optimized for use over Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) network.
Iris programme to modernise European air traffic management enters implementation phase
13 March 2019
Inmarsat today announced that the research phase of its Iris air traffic management programme has successfully concluded and work on commercial implementation has now commenced.
Inmarsat brings Crew Xpress to market with unique ‘Fleet Hotspot’ for seafarers
04 March 2019
Inmarsat is staying ahead of fast-changing dynamics in ship connectivity by launching Crew Xpress, a new service for crew available as part of an ever increasing number of services on Fleet Xpress.
Inmarsat and Knight Piésold collaborate to deliver remote tailings dam monitoring with real-time analysis
28 February 2019
Inmarsat today announced it will be joining forces with Knight Piésold UK to deliver highly accurate tailings dam monitoring, analysis and real-time management capabilities for the mining industry.
Inmarsat and Microsoft Azure IoT join forces to deliver cloud services via satellite
25 February 2019
Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications services, today announced that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Microsoft, which will enable Inmarsat’s customers to transfer data collected through their Industrial IoT solutions to the Microsoft Azure IoT Central platform.
Fleet Xpress powers new Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic ship
21 February 2019
Inmarsat is providing connectivity through Fleet Xpress for Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic’s new adventure cruiseship, National Geographic Venture.
Inmarsat announces new initiatives to support maritime, ports and logistics start-ups with Rainmaking and Bluetech
14 February 2019
Inmarsat has joined forces with two leading start-up programmes, Rainmaking’s Trade and Transport Impact (T&TI) and Bluetech Accelerator, to create initiatives that directly support start-ups focused on IoT and big data innovation in the maritime, ports and logistics supply chain.
Inmarsat crowned winner at Inflight Middle East Awards for second consecutive year
13 February 2019
Inmarsat has been named winner of Inflight Middle East’s Connectivity Enablement Award for the second consecutive year. The prestigious accolade was announced in Dubai yesterday, after an independent panel of industry experts voted for Inmarsat’s GX Aviation as the inflight broadband solution of choice for airline passengers in the Middle East and beyond.
Global supply chain vulnerable to cybersecurity risks by failing to secure their Industrial IoT deployments
31 January 2019
Enterprises across the global supply chain recognise their approaches to cybersecurity must be strengthened, but are not yet taking the practical steps to safeguard their Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) deployments, according to a study undertaken on behalf of Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications.
Inmarsat signs contract to provide Indonesian national carrier Garuda with GX Aviation inflight broadband
30 January 2019
Inmarsat today announced a contract to provide its award-winning GX Aviation inflight broadband solution to Indonesian national carrier Garuda, in partnership with wireless technology provider Mahata Aero Teknologi, Lufthansa Technik and Lufthansa Systems.
Vistair airline document management application certified for Inmarsat’s SB-S broadband platform
24 January 2019
Inmarsat has certified Vistair’s Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) application, DocuNet™, for use on its SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) digital aircraft operations platform. The application offers airlines a ‘live’ set of manuals that improve compliance, proficiency and safety.
Fleet Xpress momentum continues as MOL introduces world’s fastest growing maritime VSAT service on new vessel types
17 January 2019
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), one of Japan’s largest shipping companies, is to increase the roll-out of Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress Service, across the remainder of its owned and managed fleet. This underlines the confidence placed in the high-speed satellite service by major shipping lines and reinforces the scope of the digital transformation sweeping the industry.
Inmarsat’s GX Aviation inflight broadband now live on Indonesian low-cost carrier Citilink’s first aircraft
17 January 2019
Inmarsat announced today that its award-winning GX Aviation inflight broadband solution is now available to passengers onboard Indonesian low-cost airline Citilink’s first aircraft.
Competition Appeal Tribunal rules comprehensively in favour of Ofcom’s EAN authorisation decision
07 December 2018
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) in London today handed down its judgment dealing with ViaSat’s challenge to Ofcom’s January 2018 authorisation of Inmarsat’s UK complementary ground component (CGC) forming part of Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network (EAN).
Inmarsat to be first commercial customer for the new H3 launch vehicle provided by MHI
06 December 2018
Inmarsat has today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) to be the first commercial customer to place an order for the new H3 launch vehicle. The maiden flight of H3 is scheduled for 2020 with Inmarsat planning to deploy the new launch vehicle after 2022.
Inmarsat crowned ‘World’s Leading Inflight Internet Service Provider’ for second consecutive year
05 December 2018
Inmarsat has been named ‘World’s Leading Inflight Internet Service Provider’ for the second year in a row at the World Travel Awards. The prestigious accolade was announced at a gala ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal last weekend, following a vote by travel and tourism executives across the world, who were impressed by Inmarsat’s continued success in transforming the airline passenger experience with game-changing inflight broadband solutions.
Inmarsat to provide connectivity for IMDEX drilling intelligence solution
29 November 2018
Inmarsat and IMDEX, a leading mining equipment, technology and services (METS) provider to the global minerals industry, are working together to enhance IMDEX’s drilling intelligence solution, IMDEXHUB-IQ, with satellite connectivity. The solution now combines IMDEXHUB-IQ and Inmarsat’s reliable L-band satellite connectivity as standard, removing the need for mining and drilling companies to provide their own connectivity.
Avianca commences free passenger trial of Inmarsat’s GX Aviation inflight broadband on selected aircraft
29 November 2018
Inmarsat today announced that its GX Aviation inflight broadband service is now being offered by leading Latin American airline Avianca as part of a free trial period on selected aircraft.
Inmarsat signs agreements with Europe’s leading Air Navigation Services Providers for Iris programme
21 November 2018
Inmarsat has signed agreements with five major Air Navigation Services Providers (ANSPs) in support of the Iris programme to modernise air traffic management (ATM) across Europe.
Inmarsat enhances cyber security offering for Maritime industry
15 November 2018
Inmarsat has introduced two new components to its maritime cyber security service, Fleet Secure, as it continues to develop solutions that combat ever-increasing cyber threats faced by ship owners and ship managers.
Inmarsat signs Honeywell Aerospace as global reseller of GX Aviation inflight broadband solution
14 November 2018
Inmarsat has expanded its global network of Value Added Resellers (VARs) for its GX Aviation inflight broadband solution with the addition of Honeywell Aerospace.
Industrial IoT a key force in reducing the environmental impact of global supply chain, finds Inmarsat
01 November 2018
Improving the environmental sustainability of their operations through the adoption of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies is a crucial priority for organisations engaged in the global supply chain, according to a new a study undertaken on behalf of Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications.
Inmarsat wins Best Safety Service of the Year Award 2018
25 October 2018
Inmarsat's new Fleet Safety service has been named Best Safety Service of the Year in the prestigious IHS Safety at Sea Awards 2018 by a judging panel of recognised authorities in ship ownership, insurance, crewing and training.
Inmarsat celebrates 400th installation of Jet ConneX business aviation global inflight Wi-Fi solution
17 October 2018
Inmarsat announced today that its market-leading Jet ConneX (JX) business aviation inflight Wi-Fi solution has now been installed and activated on 400 business jets worldwide.
Inmarsat appoints new Senior Vice President of Business and General Aviation
16 October 2018
Inmarsat today announced the appointment of Kai Tang as Senior Vice President of Business and General Aviation (BGA). Kai joins the Inmarsat Aviation business from Inmarsat Government, where he held the role of Chief Commercial Officer.