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Novaspace: connected aircraft to surpass 70,000 by 2035 (72% penetration in commercial aviation)

Novaspace projects the global connected aircraft fleet will exceed 70,000 by 2035, with penetration reaching 72% across commercial aviation. The finding frames satellite-based aircraft connectivity as a rapidly scaling differentiator for airlines, with implications for onboard equipment, network partnerships and service offerings.

2026-06-27T06:27:49.642238-07:00

Ars Technica

SpaceX targets U.S. consumers with planned Starlink mobile service, aiming to compete with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile

2026-06-26T06:47:59.615267-07:00

Via Satellite

Calian Group to buy Galaxy Broadband for up to C$51.5M to expand Canadian satellite connectivity

2026-06-26T12:07:49.506655-07:00

Via Satellite

Tototheo Global expands SES FlexMaritime maritime connectivity rollout

2026-06-26T10:41:28.272276-07:00

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Novaspace: connected aircraft to surpass 70,000 by 2035 (72% penetration in commercial aviation) Novaspace projects the global connected aircraft fleet will exceed 70,000 by 2035, with penetration reaching 72% across commercial aviation. The finding frames satellite-based aircraft connectivity as a rapidly scaling differentiator for airlines, with implications for onboard equipment, network partnerships and service offerings.

2026-06-27T06:27:49.642238-07:00

Novaspace: connected aircraft to surpass 70,000 by 2035 (72% penetration in commercial aviation)

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Calian Group to buy Galaxy Broadband for up to C$51.5M to expand Canadian satellite connectivity Calian Group is set to acquire Galaxy Broadband Communications in a transaction valued at C$24 million upfront, plus earnouts, with deal value reported at up to C$51.5 million (about $36.6 million). The purchase targets growth in satellite communications and remote connectivity services in Canada.

2026-06-26T12:07:49.506655-07:00

Calian Group to buy Galaxy Broadband for up to C$51.5M to expand Canadian satellite connectivity

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Tototheo Global expands SES FlexMaritime maritime connectivity rollout Tototheo Global has extended its agreement with SES to deploy SES FlexMaritime to the maritime sector. FlexMaritime bundles SES satellite capacity with integrated terrestrial infrastructure—an offering that traces its origins to Intelsat’s connectivity model.

2026-06-26T10:41:28.272276-07:00

Tototheo Global expands SES FlexMaritime maritime connectivity rollout

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ReOrbit wins €4.6M (Business Finland) to build “OrbitCloud” private satellite network with in-orbit AI inference Finnish space tech ReOrbit secured €4.6M from Business Finland to launch OrbitCloud, a private satellite network that performs AI inference directly in orbit for direct-to-device connectivity to drones and mobile users. The program is projected to exceed €40M total value, per the company’s description of the R&D effort.

2026-06-26T10:41:28.062438-07:00

ReOrbit wins €4.6M (Business Finland) to build “OrbitCloud” private satellite network with in-orbit AI inference

Space Intel Report

EU Digital Networks Act faces pushback from European organizations—including satellite industry stakeholders The EU Commission’s proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA) is meeting resistance across Europe, with negative reactions reported even from satellite-sector companies that stand to benefit. The controversy underscores how the draft’s regulatory approach is being challenged on practical and industry-impact grounds before implementation details are finalized.

2026-06-26T07:40:39.114128-07:00

EU Digital Networks Act faces pushback from European organizations—including satellite industry stakeholders

Ars Technica

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SpaceX targets U.S. consumers with planned Starlink mobile service, aiming to compete with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile Bloomberg and the Financial Times report SpaceX is planning a Starlink mobile service for U.S. consumers, potentially positioning the company to compete directly with terrestrial carriers. The move follows broader “Star”-branded expansion and comes as Starlink pushes deeper into mobile connectivity use cases.

2026-06-26T06:47:59.615267-07:00

SpaceX targets U.S. consumers with planned Starlink mobile service, aiming to compete with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile

SpaceNews.com

Starlink veterans launch startup to broaden megaconstellation ownership

2026-06-26T05:13:33.314171-07:00

Starlink veterans launch start

SpaceNews.com

Europe’s escalating “security in orbit” risk: satellite navigation underpins >10% of GDP A growing share of Europe’s economy depends on satellite navigation and other space services, making in-orbit security a macroeconomic and operational risk—not just a defense issue. The cluster frames Europe’s next security challenge as protecting space-enabled infrastructure that supports critical national capabilities.

2026-06-26T04:25:55.705287-07:00

Europe’s escalating “security in orbit” risk: satellite navigation underpins >10% of GDP

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Novaspace: connected aircraft to surpass 70,000 by 2035 (72% penetration in commercial aviation)

SpaceX targets U.S. consumers with planned Starlink mobile service, aiming to compete with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile

Calian Group to buy Galaxy Broadband for up to C$51.5M to expand Canadian satellite connectivity

Tototheo Global expands SES FlexMaritime maritime connectivity rollout

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