US-based satellite manufacturer Space Systems Loral (SSL) has received a satellite order from Brazilian satellite operator Embratel Star One.

“The Star One D2 spacecraft is intended to provide quality entertainment and information services for regions throughout Latin America.”

SSL will build the Star One D2 multimission communications satellite, which is scheduled to be launched aboard Ariane 5 rocket from French Guiana in 2019.

The Star One D2 spacecraft is intended to provide quality entertainment and information services for regions throughout Latin America.

US-based aluminium rolled product maker Aleris Corporation has been contracted to provide aluminium flat-rolled products for various Bombardier aircraft programmes.

The materials to be supplied under the contract will be produced at Aleris’ facilities in Koblenz, Germany; and Zhenjiang, China.