[SatNews] Inmarsat has been appointed as a technical adviser to the UK Air Accident Investigation Branch on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in order to fully support the Malaysia investigation.

Since being advised that Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was missing, Inmarsat has responded quickly and afforded urgent priority to the provision of data and assistance to those participating in the search and rescue activities. In accordance with international protocols, requests for additional information should be directed to the Malaysian investigation authority.

Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organisations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,600 staff in more than 60 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and centres of commerce on every continent. Inmarsat is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:ISAT.L).