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People Unaware and Concerned When it Comes to Space, Finds Landmark Report by Inmarsat

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
Science, Other Science, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Science, CEO, Research, Climate change, Industry, Billionaire, Moon, Atmosphere, Ageing, Orbit, Exploration, Human, Fear, Government, Star Wars, Knowledge, Thought, Renewable energy, Propane, Mars, Inmarsat

Only a quarter of the public (23 per cent) said they feel space exploration is important.

Key Points: 
  • Only a quarter of the public (23 per cent) said they feel space exploration is important.
  • This focus on Hollywood rather than Halleys Comet fuels how respondents feel about space.
  • Rajeev Suri, CEO of Inmarsat, said: This report should be a wake-up call for our industry.
  • The study was conducted by Yonder Consulting in April 2022 on behalf of Inmarsat.

People Unaware and Concerned When It Comes to Space, Finds Landmark Report by Inmarsat

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Thursday, June 30, 2022
Technology, Teens, Satellite, Millennials, Other Education, Generation Z, Baby Boomers, Consumer, Generation X, Education, Science, CEO, Research, Climate change, Industry, Billionaire, Moon, Atmosphere, Ageing, Orbit, Exploration, Human, Fear, Government, Star Wars, Knowledge, Thought, Renewable energy, Propane, Mars, Inmarsat

Only a quarter of the public (23 per cent) said they feel space exploration is important.

Key Points: 
  • Only a quarter of the public (23 per cent) said they feel space exploration is important.
  • This focus on Hollywood rather than Halleys Comet fuels how respondents feel about space.
  • Rajeev Suri, CEO of Inmarsat, said: This report should be a wake-up call for our industry.
  • The study was conducted by Yonder Consulting in April 2022 on behalf of Inmarsat.

Viasat's Mark Dankberg to Resume Chairman & CEO Roles

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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CARLSBAD, Calif., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced that, effective July 1, 2022, Mark Dankberg, Viasat's co-founder and executive chairman, will resume the roles of chairman and CEO, while current President and CEO Rick Baldridge will assume a newly created vice chairman position. Baldridge will focus on the remaining steps to closing the Inmarsat acquisition, and the organizational integration planning and execution strategy to position the combined companies to achieve the financial and operational objectives underpinning the transaction – including cost, capital, and revenue synergies already identified. The organization change follows Viasat's recent overwhelming shareholder approval for the acquisition of Inmarsat. Baldridge will also continue to lead Viasat's evaluations of strategic initiatives and certain ongoing organizational initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced that, effective July 1, 2022, Mark Dankberg, Viasat's co-founder and executive chairman, will resume the roles of chairman and CEO, while current President and CEO Rick Baldridge will assume a newly created vice chairman position.
  • The organization change follows Viasat's recent overwhelming shareholder approval for the acquisition of Inmarsat.
  • Baldridge will also continue to lead Viasat's evaluations of strategic initiatives and certain ongoing organizational initiatives.
  • Through their close and selfless partnership Mark and Rick have created and led an exceptional management team that is delivering outstanding growth in the satellite industry.

Viasat's Mark Dankberg to Resume Chairman & CEO Roles

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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CARLSBAD, Calif., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced that, effective July 1, 2022, Mark Dankberg, Viasat's co-founder and executive chairman, will resume the roles of chairman and CEO, while current President and CEO Rick Baldridge will assume a newly created vice chairman position. Baldridge will focus on the remaining steps to closing the Inmarsat acquisition, and the organizational integration planning and execution strategy to position the combined companies to achieve the financial and operational objectives underpinning the transaction – including cost, capital, and revenue synergies already identified. The organization change follows Viasat's recent overwhelming shareholder approval for the acquisition of Inmarsat. Baldridge will also continue to lead Viasat's evaluations of strategic initiatives and certain ongoing organizational initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced that, effective July 1, 2022, Mark Dankberg, Viasat's co-founder and executive chairman, will resume the roles of chairman and CEO, while current President and CEO Rick Baldridge will assume a newly created vice chairman position.
  • The organization change follows Viasat's recent overwhelming shareholder approval for the acquisition of Inmarsat.
  • Baldridge will also continue to lead Viasat's evaluations of strategic initiatives and certain ongoing organizational initiatives.
  • Through their close and selfless partnership Mark and Rick have created and led an exceptional management team that is delivering outstanding growth in the satellite industry.

KVH Industries Names Brent Bruun President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Cathy-Ann Martine-Dolecki, Chair of the Board, commented, We would like to congratulate Brent on his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Cathy-Ann Martine-Dolecki, Chair of the Board, commented, We would like to congratulate Brent on his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Bruun commented, I am very excited to take on the permanent Chief Executive Officer role and appreciate the confidence the Board has placed in me.
  • Brent C. Bruun has served as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of KVH since March 2022.
  • KVH is a registered trademark of KVH Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

Dominic Walters Joins Highview Power as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Highview Power, a global leader in long duration energy storage and essential grid services, has added Dominic Walters to the companys leadership team as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO).

Key Points: 
  • Highview Power, a global leader in long duration energy storage and essential grid services, has added Dominic Walters to the companys leadership team as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220622005309/en/
    Dominic Walters Joins Highview Power as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Addressing climate change is one of the worlds most urgent issues, and Highview Power is poised to be a leader in the UK and global energy transition journey, said Walters.
  • Were incredibly fortunate that Dominic will be joining Highview Power at this critical juncture as we scale our renewable energy platforms around the world, commented Rupert Pearce, CEO of Highview Power.
  • Walters joins Highview Power after spending five years leading satellite giant Inmarsat Aviations integrated marketing and communications strategy.

Viasat Receives Stockholder Approval for Proposed Acquisition of Inmarsat

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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CARLSBAD, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today that, at its Special Meeting of Stockholders, it received the necessary stockholder approvals for the proposed acquisition of Inmarsat.

Key Points: 
  • CARLSBAD, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today that, at its Special Meeting of Stockholders, it received the necessary stockholder approvals for the proposed acquisition of Inmarsat.
  • Richard Baldridge, President & Chief Executive Officer, commented: "This approval is an important milestone as we move closer to completing our acquisition of Inmarsat.
  • For more than 36 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate.
  • Viasat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Viasat Receives Stockholder Approval for Proposed Acquisition of Inmarsat

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Industry, Annual report, Environment, Special, Inmarsat, Company, Viasat (American company), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Forward-looking statement, LinkedIn, EBITDA, Growth, Securities Act of 1933, Shareholder, VSAT, YouTube, SECURE Act of 2019, NASDAQ, Calendar, Acquisition, SEC, Social media, Twitter, Atmosphere, Facebook, Certification, Instagram, Risk, Viasat

CARLSBAD, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today that, at its Special Meeting of Stockholders, it received the necessary stockholder approvals for the proposed acquisition of Inmarsat.

Key Points: 
  • CARLSBAD, Calif., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, announced today that, at its Special Meeting of Stockholders, it received the necessary stockholder approvals for the proposed acquisition of Inmarsat.
  • Richard Baldridge, President & Chief Executive Officer, commented: "This approval is an important milestone as we move closer to completing our acquisition of Inmarsat.
  • For more than 36 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate.
  • Viasat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

easyJet to Unlock Environmental, Operational Benefits as First Airline Partner for Iris Programme From Inmarsat, ESA

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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This partnership is the culmination of years of work and over 50 million investment by ESA, Inmarsat and more than 30 partners to develop the Iris programme.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership is the culmination of years of work and over 50 million investment by ESA, Inmarsat and more than 30 partners to develop the Iris programme.
  • Philippe Carette, President of Inmarsat Aviation, said, The Iris programme from Inmarsat and ESA is a game-changer and we are delighted to have easyJet as our first airline partner.
  • Iris will enter commercial and operational service fully in Europe next year, supporting the Single European Skys ATM Research (SESAR) masterplan.
  • Iris Global will focus on the technologies and certification required to share the fuel, CO2 and congestion-saving benefits of Iris with regions beyond Europe.

Airbus Launches Airspace Link HBCplus – The Flexible High Bandwidth Connectivity Solution for Airlines

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Airbus has launched Airspace Link HBCplus, its new flexible satellite connectivity solution that will be offered as an SFE* line-fit catalogue option and also for retrofit on all Airbus programmes.

Key Points: 
  • Airbus has launched Airspace Link HBCplus, its new flexible satellite connectivity solution that will be offered as an SFE* line-fit catalogue option and also for retrofit on all Airbus programmes.
  • Andre Schneider, Airbus VP Cabin & Cargo Programme said: We are excited to offer airlines a new connectivity service solution that will provide improved speed and reliability for passenger experience and more flexibility.
  • Matt Smith, CEO, Safran Passenger Innovations, said: Safran Passenger Innovations is delighted to be selected as the equipment supplier for Airbus Airspace Link connectivity solution.
  • Airspace Link HBCplus thus provides satcom based off-board connectivity for the Airspace Link open ecosystem representing an end-to-end Airbus offer.