“We are excited to be Iridium’s lead supplier in the design and build-out of the Iridium NEXT constellation,” said Reynald Seznec, CEO of Thales Alenia Space. “With our satellite design, Iridium will have a flexible platform for the delivery of existing and new services. As the prime contractor for Iridium NEXT, Thales Alenia Space is the undisputed leader in the design and manufacture of commercial low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellite communications systems. We will be supported by a broad consortium of world-class technical partners with extensive expertise in supporting critical missions of this scale and nature, and we expect 40 percent of the work for Iridium NEXT to be subcontracted to North America companies.” ... read full story
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June 02, 2010
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Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena’s Final Four Days on Live Internet Stream
June 02, 2010
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The final four days of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena will be televised around the globe, live, beginning on 3rd June. In territories without live television, fans can pick up the programme on a live internet stream. With 10 of the best sailing teams in the world duelling on the sparkling waters of the... ... read full story
Benetti Yachts Launched and to be Launched in 2010
June 02, 2010
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Benetti Yachts is on of the World’s leading Italian shipyard, that has been delivering World Class Yachts from 85 feet up since 1873. The company is renown for their excellence in combining the skill and experience of a traditional shipyard with innovation and state of the art technology. Benetti creates Italian private custom yachts evoking... ... read full story
New Navionics apps optimized in HD for your next yacht adventure
June 02, 2010
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Enjoy the clearest and most detail marine and lake charts on your iPad*! Apps now optimized in HD – with sensational hi-resolution graphics for the ultimate user experience! Imagine planning your day on the water or showing your friends the tracks of your last cruise on the iPad’s dynamic multi-touch glossy display, comfortably sitting in... ... read full story
Superyachts launched in May 2010
June 01, 2010
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There have been a number of superyachts launched during May 2010. Here are the biggest and best yachts CharterWorld have featured throughout the month. ... read full story
Artemis climbs to the lead of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena
June 01, 2010
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Sweden’s Artemis climbed to the lead of the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today with a victory over Emirates Team New Zealand. After six races in winds ranging from 15 to 20 knots the scoreboard now shows Artemis first with six points, and Emirates Team New Zealand and SYNERGY Russian Sailing Team equal second with... ... read full story
Fairline to launch the new 50ft SQUADRON
June 01, 2010
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Luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Fairline Boats is adding to the latest generation Squadron yacht range with the introduction of a 50ft model, scheduled for launch during summer 2011. With its cleverly designed interior layout arrangement, the three cabin, three en-suite Squadron 50 yacht provides an unsurpassed amount of living space in its class. The master... ... read full story
Two Neptunes for HEESEN YACHTS at the 2010 World Superyacht Awards
June 01, 2010
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Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that on May 22nd in London’s Guildhall their yachts Celestial Hope and the yacht Blind Date were each awarded with a Neptune trophy, the highest recognition a yacht builder could hope to receive. The 47-metre Heesen, Celestial Hope Yacht wins the ‘Semi-displacement or Planing Motor Yacht of over 40-metre... ... read full story
ICON Yachts launch YACHT FLORIDA and are scheduled to launch YACHT MIDLANDIA in 2010
June 01, 2010
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Following a a launch and delivery of the 62.50 m superyacht ICON 62 custom built in 2009, the company is currently working on two new projects, yacht FLORIDA and yacht MIDLANDIA. ICON Yachts is a relatively new name amongst luxury yacht builders. The company is based in Holland and offers customised superyachts built on a... ... read full story
Managing Director of ICON Yachts B.V. Wim Koersvelt steps down from his post
June 01, 2010
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Following the recent launch of the second ICON superyacht Florida the company has released a statement in regards to changes in the management: “With the completion of Project Florida coming nearer, ICON Yachts BV is ending the pioneer phase and will now consolidate the internal organisation and build further on the platform philosophy. For this... ... read full story
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