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Washington DC, April 29, 2019 — The Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) has announced the appointment of Thomas Van den Driessche, CEO of Newtec, as president of its board of directors through March 2020.

London, UK, April 24, 2019 — Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA), a provider of remote communication and IT solutions, has appointed Barrie Woolston as senior vice president of the company's Media and Broadcast team. In his new role at Speedcast, Woolston will help broadcasters and media companies navigate the complexities of global content distribution and the emerging trend toward IP and cloud-based services using the company's scalable global infrastructure that consists of satellite, fiber and cellular networks.

Bodmin, Cornwall, UK, April 17, 2019--Flann Microwave has announced the appointment of Ian Crane as its new Chief Operating Officer. Crane takes over the leadership of the company from Professor James Watts who will be stepping down from his role after nine years as Chief Executive.

Munich, Germany, April 12, 2019 — Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has appointed Jean-Marc Nasr, 57, Executive Vice President Space Systems within the Airbus Defence and Space division. Nasr will assume his new duties on 1 June 2019 and succeeds Nicolas Chamussy, 51, whose next assignment is subject to further notice according to the company.

Dallas, Tex.,  April 11, 2019 — Forsway, a provider of hybrid satellite routers and innovative solutions to enable cost-efficient satellite broadband, is expanding its operations to include a sales office in Dallas, Texas. To accelerate new business and growth opportunities in North America, Forsway has engaged Faith Wright to spearhead its new operations.

Rochelle Park, NJ, April 9, 2019 — Orbcomm has announced the promotion of Constantine (Dean) Milcos to executive vice president and chief financial officer effective April 1, 2019, upon the resignation of Mike Ford, who previously held that position.

Kawasaki, Japan, April 4, 2019 — Media Links, manufacturer and pioneer in Media over IP transport technology strengthens its global sales team with the appointment of Al Nuñez as senior vice president of sales, Americas & EMEA, effective immediately.

New York City, March 28, 2019 – Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) announced today that, on May 7, it will induct three new members into the prestigious Space & Satellite Hall of Fame. The 2019 honorees are Greg Wyler, Founder and Executive Chairman of OneWeb; Matt Desch, CEO of Iridium; and Henry Goldberg, Partner at Goldberg, Godles, Wiener & Wright.

Paris, France, March 14, 2019 — Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announced today the appointment of Julie Burguburu as Company Secretary of the Group and a member of the Executive Committee, effective March 15.

Chantilly, VA,  March 10, 2019 — Space systems technology solutions company LinQuest Corporation has announced Timothy Dills as its new Chief Executive Officer and President.