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ViaSat Inc. recognized as 2022 Best Places to Work in the U.S.
For the second year in a row, Viasat was named to Glassdoor’s list of 2022 Best Places to Work in the U.S. for large employers.
Dec 27, 2022 | viasat.comVirgin Atlantic partners with ViaSat Inc.
While any passenger who wishes to purchase a Wi-Fi session can do so while flying on Virgin Atlantic’s A330neo planes, Virgin Atlantic partnered with Viasat to also offer passengers certain free, ad-supported, time-based Wi-Fi sessions.
Dec 20, 2022 | viasat.comViaSat Inc. launches Supplemental Type Certification for installation of Global Aero Terminal 5510
Viasat announced receipt of a Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for installation of its Global Aero Terminal 5510 on the type.
Dec 20, 2022 | paxex.aeroInflight Online partners with ViaSat Inc.
China Satcom and ASL jointly stated: “Inflight Online is very pleased to partner with Viasat.
Dec 18, 2022 | inflight-online.comViaSat Inc. signs new client Sichuanair
Chinese operator Sichuan Airlines has selected Viasat’s high-speed inflight connectivity solution for installation on 15 Airbus A320 family aircraft.
Dec 15, 2022 | runwaygirlnetwork.comViaSat Inc. had issues with parallel attack on Feb 24th 22'.
When Russian tanks rolled across the Ukrainian border on 24 February and reports surfaced of a parallel attack against the satellite provider Viasat, an ominous signal was given that the war had also escalated in cyberspace.
Dec 13, 2022 | icds.eeSouthwest Airlines partners with ViaSat Inc.
At the same time, Southwest has partnered with Viasat for its newly delivered planes to have very high-speed WiFi.
Dec 11, 2022 | beatofhawaii.comO’Reilly leaves ViaSat Inc.
Mr O’Reilly joins WBA Board representatives from AirTies, AT&T, Boingo Wireless, Broadcom, BT, Cisco Systems, Comcast, Telekom Deutschland, Intel, Reliance Jio, Turk Telekom and Viasat.
Nov 28, 2022 | wballiance.comViaSat Inc. is developing antennas for the Viasat-3 satellite network
Cobham Satcom is also working with ViaSat to develop antennas for the Viasat-3 satellite network when it is launched.
Nov 28, 2022 | rivieramm.comCobhamsatcom partners with ViaSat Inc.
Cobham Satcom is also working with ViaSat to develop antennas for the Viasat-3 satellite network when it is launched.
Nov 10, 2022 | rivieramm.comViaSat Inc. partners with Dish TV
Besides internet solutions, Viasat also offers home phone service and collaborates with DISH TV to provide internet and TV bundles.
Oct 25, 2022 | bestcabletv.comVanillaplus partners with ViaSat Inc.
Vanillaplus is looking forward to partnering with Viasat and will support their operations with its full expertise.”
Oct 13, 2022 | vanillaplus.comAxessnet partners with ViaSat Inc.
Axessnet is looking forward to partnering with Viasat and will support their operations with its full expertise.”
Oct 5, 2022 | axessnet.comL3Harris Technologies, Inc. partners with ViaSat Inc.
L3Harris Technologies looks to expand its communication and networking capabilities through a potential $1.96 billion deal with Viasat for the acquisition of the satellite communication company’s Tactical Data Links business.
Oct 3, 2022 | executivebiz.comL3Harris Technologies, Inc. partners with ViaSat Inc.
L3Harris Technologies looks to expand its communication and networking capabilities through a potential $1.96 billion deal with Viasat for the acquisition of the satellite communication company’s Tactical Data Links business.
Oct 3, 2022 | executivebiz.comViaSat Inc. sells assets to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $2B
L3Harris Technologies ( NYSE: LHX ) is near a deal to buy the Link 16 military communications unit from Viasat ( NASDAQ: VSAT ) for nearly $2B, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday night.
Oct 2, 2022 | seekingalpha.comParabolicarc partners with ViaSat Inc.
“Parabolicarc is delighted to partner with Viasat with whom Parabolicarc share a mission to bring information into peoples’ hands across the globe.
Sep 29, 2022 | parabolicarc.comSurrey Research Park partners with ViaSat Inc.
“Surrey Research Park is delighted to partner with Viasat with whom Surrey Research Park share a mission to bring information into peoples’ hands across the globe.
Sep 28, 2022 | surrey-research-park.comViaSat Inc. partnered with Satellite Vu on Sep 28th 22'.
Viasat’s Real-Time Earth network, which helps all kinds of satellite operators get their data back from space more quickly, is now partnering with British Earth observation company Satellite Vu.
Sep 27, 2022 | viasat.comViaSat Inc. launched ESG report on Jan 1st 21'.
Viasat released its inaugural ESG report in 2021.
Sep 21, 2022 | marketscreener.comViaSat Inc. receives award Strategic Transaction of the Year
Inmarsat, together with Viasat, has been awarded the Strategic Transaction of the Year at Euroconsult’s Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Business.
Sep 13, 2022 | inmarsat.comViaSat Inc. recognized as Top 100 Ireland companies invested on Jan 1st 22'.
This commitment and other steps the Dublin team takes earned Viasat a spot on the 2022 list of Top 100 Ireland companies invested in their employee’s wellbeing.
Sep 7, 2022 | viasat.comViaSat Inc. partners with Satcom Direct, Inc
In a partnership with Satcom Direct, satellite network and airborne connectivity company Viasat has strengthened its services to the business jet market in Brazil.
Aug 29, 2022 | ainonline.comViaSat Inc. partners with Transocean Ltd.
Satellite operator Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) announced that it is partnering with offshore drilling contractor Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) and Intelilift AS, a subsidiary of Oslo, Norway-based technology solutions provider Nekkar ASA (LON: 0MQC, in a joint venture called “Inteliwell” to reduce well-drilling times using rig automation and artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Aug 23, 2022 | connectivitybusiness.comViaSat Inc. launched high-speed internet service for residential customers in Brazil on Jan 1st 20'.
Viasat launched high-speed internet service for residential customers in Brazil in 2020.
Jul 27, 2022 | satellitetoday.comViaSat Inc. launches detailed report (Opens
US-based Viasat today published a detailed report (Opens in a new window) on the Feb. 24 cyberattack that shut down internet access for “several thousand customers” in Ukraine and tens of thousands more in Europe.
Mar 30, 2022 | pcmag.comViaSat Inc. launches high-latitude Real-Time Earth antenna in Sweden
Viasat is adding its first high-latitude Real-Time Earth antenna in Sweden, providing a unique advantage for customers whose satellites need more frequent contact with an RTE facility.
Jan 1, 2022 | viasat.comViaSat Inc. signs new client Flybreeze
Breeze Airways has selected Viasat as the in-flight connectivity service provider for its fleet of A220-300 aircraft, pictured here with a Viasat radome.
Jan 1, 2022 | aviationtoday.comViaSat Inc. partners with EFFECT Photonics Ltd
By investing in this Netherlands-headquartered company, ViaSat Inc. will also further expand its presence in Europe and be able to partner with EFFECT to bring state-of-the-art integrated photonics to Viasat’s own customers.”
Jan 1, 2022 | viasat.comViaSat Inc. had issues with cyber attack on Feb 24th 22'.
On 24 February 2022, at the same time of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Viasat's Ka-Sat communications satellite was targeted by a cyber attack.
Jan 1, 2022 | pveurope.euViaSat Inc. sells assets to EFFECT Photonics Ltd
EFFECT Photonics, the Eindhoven University spin-out, is buying coherent optical DSP and forward error correction (FEC) technology from Viasat.
Jan 1, 2022 | electronicsweekly.comViaSat Inc. acquired EuroBroadband on Apr 1st 21'.
In April 2021, Viasat Inc. completed its purchase of Euro Broadband Infrastructure Sarl, the wholesale broadband . . . Peter de Selding is a Co-Founder and editor for SpaceIntelReport.com.
Jan 1, 2022 | spaceintelreport.comViaSat Inc. partners with Flybreeze
Carlsbad-based Viasat has struck a deal with low-fare airline Breeze Airways to outfit the airline’s Airbus A220-300 fleet with its most advanced in-flight connectivity system.
Jan 1, 2022 | sandiegometro.comViaSat Inc. partners with DirecTV
Viasat uses existing in-flight communications technology to deliver live TV programming, in partnership with DIRECTV.
Jan 1, 2022 | marketscreener.comAmazon.com, Inc. identified as competitor of ViaSat Inc. on Apr 6th 22'.
Amazon's Project Kuiper is now competing with Starlink and Viasat for its satellite internet, and the company revealed its plans in the next five years to bring it to orbit.
Jan 1, 2022 | techtimes.comAmazon.com, Inc. identified as competitor of ViaSat Inc. on Apr 6th 22'.
Amazon's Project Kuiper is now competing with Starlink and Viasat for its satellite internet, and the company revealed its plans in the next five years to bring it to orbit.
Jan 1, 2022 | techtimes.comInmarsat PLC merges with ViaSat Inc.
Inmarsat, which is to merge with Viasat later this year, said: “Inmarsat and Viasat will remain separate companies until completion of the agreement, which is expected to take place at the end of this year, pending approval of shareholders and regulatory authorities.
Jan 1, 2022 | devine-pearson.comViaSat Inc. partners with Aptitude Software Group
Sector-specific features including “month-month” ratable basis and “suspend plus resume” were key in helping Viasat make the decision to partner with Aptitude.
Jan 1, 2022 | aptitudesoftware.comAmerican Airlines partnered with ViaSat Inc. on Apr 1st 22'.
As part of a trial beginning April 13, American is partnering with Viasat to give customers a sample of its industry-leading high-speed WiFi on most Viasat-equipped flights.
Jan 1, 2022 | simpleflying.comViaSat Inc. launches Workday Learning
Viasat also launched Workday Learning, with a library of course offerings for all employees, offered new leadership training programs, and revamped their mentorship program.
Jan 1, 2022 | prnewswire.comInmarsat PLC acquires ViaSat Inc. for $7.3B
Inmarsat, which is being acquired by U.S. rival Viasat in a $7.3 billion deal, has 14 satellites in higher level geostationary orbit – providing services for shipping, aviation and governments – but is also planning its own small and targeted low-orbit constellation.
Jan 1, 2022 | wolfdaily.comInmarsat PLC acquires ViaSat Inc. for $7.3B
Inmarsat, which is being acquired by U.S. rival Viasat in a $7.3 billion deal, has 14 satellites in higher level geostationary orbit – providing services for shipping, aviation and governments – but is also planning its own small and targeted low-orbit constellation.
Jan 1, 2022 | wolfdaily.comViaSat Inc. launches trio of new ultra high capacity satellites
Viasat are launching a trio of new ultra high capacity satellites that will deliver industry-leading residential broadband services, video streaming for commercial airlines, business jets and high-value government transport across the globe.
Jan 1, 2022 | worldteleport.orgViaSat Inc. has issues with invasion of Ukraine a destructive cyberattack
During the initial faces of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a destructive cyberattack was carried out against US-owned satellite company Viasat.
Jan 1, 2022 | fmn.dkSwamedia partnered with ViaSat Inc. on May 11th 22'.
On top of that, Southwest will be working with Viasat to provide high-speed Wi-Fi and live entertainment on newly delivered aircraft starting in the fall of 2022.
Jan 1, 2022 | onemileatatime.comViaSat Inc. increases headcount by 114
Viasat India hired 114 people during the pandemic, and all were onboarded remotely.
Jan 1, 2022 | viasat.comViaSat Inc. signs new client NASA
Viasat Inc., a global communications company, announced it was selected by NASA to support its Communications Services Project (CSP), which seeks to accelerate the development of near-Earth communications by partnering with commercial satellite communications (SATCOM) providers.
Jan 1, 2022 | pipelinepub.comViaSat Inc. expanded offices to Aberdeen, Maryland, United States on Jun 1st 22'.
Viasat Inc., (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced the opening of a new office in Aberdeen, Maryland, located in Harford County, on the U.S. Army's Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) installation.
Jan 1, 2022 | stockhouse.comMLB Network partners with ViaSat Inc.
The Padres, regarded as Major League Baseball's "Team of the Military,” partnered with Viasat to design an area that pays tribute to former Padres and other league players who served, along with all veterans and those currently serving.
Jan 1, 2022 | viasat.comViaSat Inc. signs new client Swamedia
Southwest Airlines has selected Viasat’s high-speed Ka-band inflight connectivity service to be factory-installed on all new aircraft deliveries starting this fall, in a major blow to the carrier’s long-time provider, Anuvu, which has been working to improve its service.
Jan 1, 2022 | runwaygirlnetwork.comAvanti Communications partners with ViaSat Inc.
Avanti Communications, a provider of high throughput satellite capacity across EMEA, has signed a long-term capacity lease agreement with global communications company Viasat Inc. to help support the connectivity needs of its customers in the energy sector.
Jan 1, 2022 | worldoil.comViaSat Inc. launched Viasat Select service packages, connectivity plans on May 20th 22'.
Complementing the terminals and the robust satellite network, Viasat recently introduced Viasat Select service packages, connectivity plans that are tailored to match a business aircraft's specific operational profile.
Jan 1, 2022 | prnewswire.comRigNet, Inc. merged with ViaSat Inc. on Jan 1st 21'.
In 2021, RigNet merged its capabilities with Viasat to become Viasat Energy Services, offering a global managed services network infrastructure.
Jan 1, 2022 | marketscreener.comViaSat Inc. hired Baldridge on Apr 1st 99'.
Baldridge joined Viasat in April 1999, serving as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer from 2000 and as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from 2002.
Jan 1, 2022 | exechange.comViaSat Inc. hires James Butler as senior director of space strategy and development
James Butler, formerly chief of staff at the National Reconnaissance Office’s Mission Integration Directorate, has joined Viasat to serve as senior director of space strategy and development.
Jan 1, 2022 | executivebiz.comViaSat Inc. launches three new ViaSat-3 satellites
Viasat plans to launch three new ViaSat-3 satellites this summer, delivering more bit rate capacity among other benefits.
Jan 1, 2022 | ainonline.comViaSat Inc. signs new client Europeanspaceflight
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Viasat to produce the Satellite Multilayer Communication (SATCOM) report that focuses on evaluating the use cases, market segments and technical aspects of these future systems.
Jan 1, 2022 | nationworldnews.comViaSat Inc. expanded facilities to India on Aug 11th 22'.
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced the opening of its new office in Hyderabad, India.
Jan 1, 2022 | prnewswire.comViaSat Inc. signs new client FlyAirshare
Fractional and jet card provider Airshare has selected Viasat for in-flight connectivity.
Jan 1, 2022 | privatejetcardcomparisons.comViasat Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Events
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced Mark Dankberg, Viasat's co-founder and executive chairman will participate at the following events for the financial community:
Dec 2, 2021 | PRNewswireSatellite of love: Space broadband outfit Viasat acquires rival Inmarsat
Viasat is the acquiror and will send Inmarsat's stockholders $850 million of cash and $3.1 billion in scrip. Viasat will also take on $3.4 billion of Inmarsat's debt.
Nov 10, 2021 | The RegisterViasat Concerned Over Space Debris
SpaceX is one of the prominent players, with its Starlink satellites. The business launched 51 of them on Sept. 13 from Vandenberg Air Force Base near Santa Barbara. According to published reports, a second generation of Starlink is expected to have almost 30,000 satellites. Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) is also building a Low Earth Orbit constellation, as is a Chinese player and others. Viasat has some projects in Low Earth Orbit.
Sep 21, 2021 | San Diego Business JournalMobito partners with ViaSat Inc.
Mobito is collaborating with VIASAT to take the hustle away from accessing and unlocking the value of this data.
Jan 1, 2021 | mobito.ioViaSat Inc. signs new client Porter Airlines
Per the deal, Porter Airlines will use Viasat’s Ka-band IFC solutions for 30 new E195-E2 aircraft from Embraer S.A. ERJ.
Jan 1, 2021 | yahoo.comViaSat Inc. partnered with TMC Compressors on Feb 11th 21'.
Viasat on Thursday announced an MoU with Gazprom Space Systems (GSS) and Russian telecoms operator TMC LLC (TMC) to bring better IFC services across Russia.
Jan 1, 2021 | satellitetoday.comFubo partnered with ViaSat Inc. on Feb 6th 20'.
FuboTV has formed a distribution and technology partnership with global communications company Viasat Inc. to make the streaming service available free to airline passengers.
Feb 6, 2020 | mediapost.comThe Miami Herald invests into ViaSat Inc.
The United Kingdom-based Herald Limited has invested 1.64% in Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT).
Jan 1, 2019 | whatsonthorold.comInnoMedia, Inc signs new client ViaSat Inc.
ViaSat Inc. has selected InnoMedia, Inc. to provide voice adapters for it Exede® Voice home telephone service.
Jan 1, 2019 | innomedia.comViaSat Inc. launches high-capacity broadband service
Nell points to ViaSat-2, which launched in 2017 to provide high-capacity broadband service, which has integrated the modulator and all the networking functions in the antenna.
Jan 1, 2019 | satellitetoday.comViaSat Inc. partners with Appropriate Technology Ltd.
Viasat has partnered with the Centre for Appropriate Technology Ltd (CfAT), an Aboriginal not-for-profit science and technology company based in Alice Springs, which will build and own the facility through its wholly-owned commercial subsidiary CfAT Satellite Enterprises Pty Ltd, and Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), an Australian Commonwealth commercially-focused government authority, which will help finance the project and provide related commercial advice and support.
Jan 1, 2019 | prnewswire.comMorgan Stanley invests into ViaSat Inc.
Morgan Stanley invested 0.01% in Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT).
Jan 1, 2018 | finnewsdaily.comFinnair Plc partners with ViaSat Inc.
In partnership with Viasat Inc., Finnair has already installed the high-speed inflight Wi-Fi service on six of its narrow-body Airbus aircraft.
Jan 1, 2018 | futuretravelexperience.comViaSat Inc. partners with Installation Services Group
In advance of its commercial internet service launch on the ViaSat -2 satellite, Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced it has extended its nationwide fulfillment services agreement with Perfect 10.
Jan 1, 2018 | viasat.comViaSat Inc. partnered with Bentley Motors Ltd. on Oct 30th 19'.
Viasat has inked a deal with Bentley Motors to supply secure, fast in-vehicle Internet to Bentley cars beginning next year.
Jan 1, 2018 | sandiegouniontribune.comQantas Group partnered with ViaSat Inc. on Dec 31st 16'.
Qantas, working with global broadband services and technology company, ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), and nbn, Australia's broadband network service provider, turned on fast, free, gate-to-gate in-flight Wi-Fi on its ViaSat-equipped Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Jan 1, 2017 | prnewswire.comEutelsat SA integrated with ViaSat Inc. on Feb 14th 16'.
In Feb 2016, the decade-long partners had announced a joint-venture deal to integrate Eutelsat's European broadband business with ViaSat's broadband technology and Internet Service Provider (ISP) expertise.
Jan 1, 2017 | nasdaq.comViaSat Inc. signs new client Qantas Group
That’s important, because in choosing a Wi-Fi system (and there are several to choose from), Qantas selected ViaSat’s Ka-band satellite system so we could tap into the wide coverage and high speeds of the nbn.
Jan 1, 2017 | qantasnewsroom.com.auEutelsat SA sold assets to ViaSat Inc. in the amount of $141M on Mar 7th 17'.
ViaSat (Nasdaq: VSAT) acquired 49 percent of Eutelsat’s wholesale business for 132.5 million Euros, or about $140.5 million at current exchange rates.
Jan 1, 2017 | sdbj.comViaSat Inc. launches Viasat Select
Viasat Inc. has launched Viasat Select, a first-of-its-kind direct service model for business aviation Ka-band In-flight Connectivity (IFC).
May 12, 2016 | tumblr.comFinnair Plc signed new client ViaSat Inc. on Sep 1st 16'.
Finnair announced today it has signed an agreement with ViaSat to install a high-speed wireless Internet network across the airline’s entire Airbus A320 series short-haul fleet flying in Europe.
Jan 1, 2016 | eutelsat.comViaSat Inc. signs new client Finnair Plc
Finnair has signed an agreement with ViaSat Inc., a global broadband services and technology company, to install a high-speed wireless Internet network on its entire Airbus A320 series short-haul fleet flying in Europe
Jan 1, 2016 | travelagentcentral.com