Avanti Communications has been appointed to deliver a satellite-based air navigation system for Africa
Satellite
Aireon secures deal to provide aircraft tracking services to ASECNA
Aircraft tracking firm Aireon has signed an agreement with the Agency for the Security of Aviation Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) to provide the company with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) capabilities
Milano Teleport boosts C-band coverage in Africa
Italian-based satellite communication services provider Milano Teleport has improved its C-band VSAT coverage with an increase of 35 per cent in available capacity for the company’s customers in Africa, Europe, Middle East and Asia
Inmarsat launches second Global Xpress broadband satellite
UK-based satellite telecom company Inmarsat has launched the second Global Xpress (GX) satellite (Inmarsat-5 F2) from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
Spacecom to provide satellite service for Africa Cup of Nations
Satellite operator Spacecom has been selected to provide broadcast services on Amos-5 at 17°E for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which is scheduled to be held from 17 January to 8 February 2015