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Intelsat

US
commercialFounded 1962
McLean, Virginia, United States
www.intelsat.com/
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Intelsat acquired PanAmSat in 2006 to become the largest satellite operator at that time.

ORG RELATIONSHIP9/12/2022Major operator consolidation is a long time coming

Intelsat acquired Gogo’s commercial aviation business in 2020 to strengthen its position in the inflight connectivity market.

ORG RELATIONSHIP9/12/2022Riding the consolidation wave

Intelsat acquired PanAmSat in 2006 to become the largest satellite operator at that time.

NARRATIVE GENERAL9/12/2022Major operator consolidation is a long time coming

Intelsat signed a contract with Box Brazil to distribute six channels on Intelsat 14 (IS-14) at 45°WL.

ORG RELATIONSHIP8/28/2022Intelsat Expands Channel Selection in Brazil

Intelsat and SES ordered 13 satellites in 2020 from Boeing, Maxar, Northrop Grumman, and Thales Alenia Space as part of C-band clearing efforts.

ORG RELATIONSHIP8/10/2022Maxar’s satellite business looks to gain foothold in defense market

Intelsat emerged from bankruptcy in February 2022 after a restructuring that reduced its debt from $16,000,000,000 to $7,000,000,000.

NARRATIVE GOVERNANCE8/4/2022Consolidation wave pushes rivals SES and Intelsat into merger talks

Jeff Sare was named president of Intelsat’s commercial aviation division on 2024-05-05.

NARRATIVE GOVERNANCE5/6/2022New Intelsat CEO builds out leadership team

Intelsat reduced its debt from $16,000,000,000 to $7,000,000,000 following a restructuring process that began in May 2020.

NARRATIVE GOVERNANCE5/6/2022New Intelsat CEO builds out leadership team

Toby O’Brien will oversee $7,000,000,000 of debt remaining on Intelsat’s books after emerging from bankruptcy on 2024-02-23.

NARRATIVE GOVERNANCE5/6/2022New Intelsat CEO builds out leadership team

Intelsat announced financial, commercial, and aviation leadership changes on 2024-05-05.

NARRATIVE GOVERNANCE5/6/2022New Intelsat CEO builds out leadership team

Intelsat achieved MEF 3.0 certification for GEO satellite-based Carrier Ethernet services.

NARRATIVE GENERAL3/29/2022Intelsat’s Global Network is First to Achieve MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet Certification for New Performance Tier

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.

NARRATIVE GENERAL3/29/2022Intelsat’s Global Network is First to Achieve MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet Certification for New Performance Tier

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.

NARRATIVE GENERAL3/29/2022Intelsat’s Global Network is First to Achieve MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet Certification for New Performance Tier

Stephen Spengler announced plans to retire in October after more than 18 years at Intelsat.

NARRATIVE PLAN3/7/2022Intelsat picks David Wajsgras as next CEO

Intelsat’s restructuring deal reduced the company’s debt from about $16,000,000,000 to $7,000,000,000.

NARRATIVE GOVERNANCE3/7/2022Intelsat picks David Wajsgras as next CEO

Intelsat’s restructuring reduced the company’s debt from approximately $16,000,000,000 to $7,000,000,000.

NARRATIVE GOVERNANCE2/24/2022Forrester’s Digest: Blue Origin / Eclipse Global Connectivity + OneWeb / Intelsat /

Intelsat has partnered with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation for many years, dating back to their first joint venture satellite, Horizons-1.

ORG RELATIONSHIP2/7/2022Intelsat + SKY Perfect JSAT Now Colleagues For Asian In-Flight Connectivity Solutions

Intelsat and OneWeb previously announced a merger in 2017 that did not complete and both companies later filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

NARRATIVE GOVERNANCE1/26/2022GEO satellite operators seek multi-orbit strategies

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.

NARRATIVE GOVERNANCE1/12/2022Intelsat orders two flexible GEO satellites for post-bankruptcy growth plan

The 10 software-defined geostationary satellites are part of a post-restructuring growth strategy that could include Intelsat’s own low Earth orbit constellation.

NARRATIVE GOVERNANCE1/12/2022Intelsat orders two flexible GEO satellites for post-bankruptcy growth plan
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