The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) will continue to use SES’ satellite connectivity services for remotely piloted aircraft systems’ (RPAS) operations.

Satcom Global has announced the addition of new satellites and spot beams, including many HTS assets, to its Ku-band network behind its AuraNow VSAT solution.

XipLink has announced a successful collaboration with Telenor Satellite to further enhance its Anker Managed Service offering.

Al Yah Satellite Communications’ (Yahsat) government division, Yahsat Government Solutions (YGS), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with maritime company Al Seer Marine to test line-fitting unmanned vessels with advanced Comms-on-the-Move (COTM) satellite communications solutions.

KVH Industries has announced the launch of satellite connectivity services that will allow vessels to use KVH connectivity while operating in Indian territorial waters.

SnakeWays and Lars Thrane have announced the successful integration of their respective ship to shore connectivity products utilising the recently announced Iridium Certus 100 satellite service.

Intelsat has announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division, has approved its plan of reorganisation, marking the final court milestone in the company’s financial restructuring process.

Blue Sky Network has announced the availability of its SkyLink dual-mode data management solution for sea, land, air, and IoT applications in Brazil.

US-based telecommunications company Viasat has announced plans to acquire Inmarsat for $7.3 billion.

Thuraya has launched its web-based SatTrack maritime tracking and monitoring service in partnership with FrontM, a developer of software applications.