Inmarsat Asks To Add Latest Satellite to Ka-band Blanket Earth Station License

Inmarsat wants to add the Inmarsat-5 F3 satellite to its Global Xpress Ka-band aeronautical mobile blanket earth station license. The modification would let Inmarsat broaden its Ka-band aeronautical service to add coverage to aircraft travel in the Pacific Ocean region, Inmarsat said in an application filed Wednesday. Inmarsat-5 F3 went into orbit in August (see 1508280018).