Inmarsat and MCN to create JV for aircraft cabin and cockpit connectivity solutions in China

Inmarsat, a provider of global mobile satellite communications, has signed a Heads of Terms (HoT) agreement with Beijing Marine Communication & Navigation Company (MCN), which will lead to the creation of a joint venture (JV) to provide aircraft cabin and cockpit connectivity solutions in China’s commercial aviation market. The Inmarsat services that would be provided through the JV include Global Xpress (GX) Aviation and Swift Broadband-Safety (SB-S). The final agreement is expected to be signed later this year. GX Aviation will launch this year as the world’s first broadband in-flight connectivity solution with seamless, end-to-end global coverage. Passengers will be