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Intelsat acquired PanAmSat in 2006 to become the largest satellite operator at that time.
Intelsat acquired Gogo’s commercial aviation business in 2020 to strengthen its position in the inflight connectivity market.
Intelsat acquired PanAmSat in 2006 to become the largest satellite operator at that time.
Intelsat signed a contract with Box Brazil to distribute six channels on Intelsat 14 (IS-14) at 45°WL.
Intelsat and SES ordered 13 satellites in 2020 from Boeing, Maxar, Northrop Grumman, and Thales Alenia Space as part of C-band clearing efforts.
Intelsat emerged from bankruptcy in February 2022 after a restructuring that reduced its debt from $16,000,000,000 to $7,000,000,000.
Jeff Sare was named president of Intelsat’s commercial aviation division on 2024-05-05.
Intelsat reduced its debt from $16,000,000,000 to $7,000,000,000 following a restructuring process that began in May 2020.
Toby O’Brien will oversee $7,000,000,000 of debt remaining on Intelsat’s books after emerging from bankruptcy on 2024-02-23.
Intelsat announced financial, commercial, and aviation leadership changes on 2024-05-05.
Intelsat achieved MEF 3.0 certification for GEO satellite-based Carrier Ethernet services.
Intelsat is the first satellite operator to achieve MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet (CE) Certification for services delivered through its integrated space and global terrestrial network.
Intelsat is the first satellite operator to achieve MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet (CE) Certification for services delivered through its integrated space and global terrestrial network.
Stephen Spengler announced plans to retire in October after more than 18 years at Intelsat.
Intelsat’s restructuring deal reduced the company’s debt from about $16,000,000,000 to $7,000,000,000.
Intelsat’s restructuring reduced the company’s debt from approximately $16,000,000,000 to $7,000,000,000.
Intelsat has partnered with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation for many years, dating back to their first joint venture satellite, Horizons-1.
Intelsat and OneWeb previously announced a merger in 2017 that did not complete and both companies later filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The 2021-12-16 restructuring approval put Intelsat on track to exit Chapter 11 in early 2022 once the company completes formalities that include fully securing nearly $8,000,000,000 in committed financing.
The 10 software-defined geostationary satellites are part of a post-restructuring growth strategy that could include Intelsat’s own low Earth orbit constellation.