Eutelsat is a leading satellite operator and the world's first integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator, formed in 2023 through the combination of Eutelsat and OneWeb. With a fleet of 34 geostationary satellites and a LEO constellation of over 600 satellites, the company provides global services for video broadcasting, broadband, data connectivity, and government communications. Eutelsat also delivers services for maritime and in-flight mobility, offering solutions like the Eutelsat Advance platform for high-end connectivity and digital platforms for broadcasters. Associated keywords include satellite communications, GEO-LEO infrastructure, and broadcast services.
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The loan to Eutelsat is subject to several conditions, including a bond issuance at Eutelsat Communications.
Eutelsat will receive a €975 million loan in French export credit financing to fund the Low-Earth Orbit satellites it ordered from Airbus Defence and Space.
The €975 million financing will cover manufacturing of 340 satellites Eutelsat contracted Airbus to build for the OneWeb constellation plus an additional 100 already ordered.
Eutelsat has aggressively automated its fleet operations and planned reductions from more than 50 operators down to five operators to scale mega-constellation management.
Ian Canning is the CEO of Eutelsat Network Solutions.
France increased its stake in Eutelsat last year to 29.65%, becoming the company's largest single shareholder.
Airbus Defence and Space will manufacture the satellites for Eutelsat at its facility in Toulouse, France.
Eutelsat intends the new satellites to ensure operational continuity for OneWeb customers as older satellites reach the end of their operational lifetime.
MTN’s multi-network portfolio already includes Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb.
MTN’s multi-network architecture combining Amazon Leo, Starlink, and Eutelsat OneWeb is designed to offer redundancy for mission-critical vessel operations and crew welfare.
In January, Eutelsat planned to evaluate new business cases for the new satellites, including hosted payloads.
The financing for Eutelsat will be provided by a pool of commercial banks obtained through French export credit agency Bpifrance Assurance Export and backed by the French state.
The multi-year agreement between CMA CGM, Marlink, and Eutelsat is intended to strengthen European digital sovereignty in maritime connectivity.
The deployment uses a high-availability, multi-orbit architecture that combines Eutelsat OneWeb’s LEO constellation with existing geostationary (GEO) and LEO networks.
On February 9, 2026, CMA CGM Group, Marlink, and Eutelsat signed a multi-year industrial partnership to deploy maritime connectivity services.
The partnership between CMA CGM, Eutelsat, and Marlink creates a European industrial ecosystem focused on secure and reliable maritime communications.
CMA CGM has been an anchor shareholder of Eutelsat since 2022.
New Glenn's manifest includes 27 launches planned for Amazon Leo and 5 launches planned for Eutelsat.
Eutelsat OneWeb and Viasat each hold less than 3% of the Canadian satellite broadband market.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation plans to develop a next-generation antenna and terminal ecosystem capable of communicating with satellites including Eutelsat’s OneWeb.