Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the roll out of Starlink high-speed internet across its entire fleet starting mid-2026, offering complimentary Wi-Fi to passengers onboard its aircraft, from boarding through to arrival. The move is set to transform the airline’s travel experience, allowing all customers to stream, game, work, and […]
The German army is preparing to go ahead with plans to place a constellation of 200 low Earth orbiting satellites according to a report in the Handelsblatt newspaper. While the details in the report are new, the German army’s wish for an independent source for satellite-based communications is not. German specialist armaments group Rheinmetall wants […]
Canada-based satellite operator Telesat has confirmed that certain creditors holding portions of the company’s legacy GEO (Geostationary Earth Orbit) debt have filed lawsuits in both New York and Ontario, Canada regarding the equity distribution in September 2025 of the Telesat Lightspeed business. The lawsuits, filed at the direction of a group of distressed debt hedge […]
A report from analysts at Bank of America looks at the Blue Origin/TeraWave mega-constellation scheme. TeraWave’s constellation will consist of 5,280 LEO satellites and 128 MEO satellites. Deployment is scheduled to begin in Q4 2027. The bank said that TeraWave adds to the long list of planned satellite constellations but is not a direct competitive […]
The FTTH Conference 2026 is Europe’s leading fibre optic event, taking place on April 14th-16th 2026 at Excel London. This premier gathering will bring together over 3.500 professionals from across the FTTH ecosystem, including telecom operators, technology providers, policy-makers, investors and innovators. Attendees can discover the latest advancements in fibre-optic technology, explore groundbreaking solutions, and […]
Rocket company Orbex (Orbital Express Launch) is going through a financial restructuring. Its Danish subsidiary is moving into bankruptcy. However, a potential buyer is looking at the company with a take-over of its assets. The Exploration Company (TEC) said last week that it was working with Orbex and the UK government to combine their businesses […]
Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabian commercial space services provider, has announced a partnership with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, to equip its Airbus A321 fleet with NSG Skywaves – the Group’s advanced in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution. “This partnership underscores NSG’s commitment to innovation and to delivering best-in-class connectivity across Saudi […]
Lenders (bondholders) to Canada-based satellite operator Telesat are suing the company alleging that Telesat has illegally moved the firm’s “crown jewel asset” out of their reach ahead of critical debt-repayment deadlines. Telesat has $1.7 billion (€1.4bn) of debt maturing in December 2026, with nearly $450 million more coming due in 2027, according to a lawsuit […]
The FTTH Council Europe has issued a statement welcoming the Digital Networks Act as put forward by the European Commission. “The mission of the FTTH Council Europe is to see the widespread availability and use of FTTH in Europe as quickly as possible. It is therefore important to ensure that the regulatory framework incentivises investment […]
Orbex’s Danish subsidiary, Orbital Express Launch ApS, is set to file for bankruptcy, with its facilities officially having closed on January 20th and some 90 employees losing their jobs. The UK parent is also financially stretched and has signed a ‘letter of Intent’ to sell its assets to space logistics business The Exploration Company. Orbex […]