[Satellite Today 02-04-09] AsiaSat signed a capacity deal with France 24 to distribute the international news channel throughout the Asia-Pacific region using AsiaSat 2’s C-band platform at SatLink Communications, AsiaSat announced Feb. 2.
    France 24 broadcasts in three languages — English, French and Arabic — in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and parts of the United States. With the launch of its free-to-air English-language service on AsiaSat 2, France 24 is able to access all leading cable and satellite television networks, terrestrial television stations and hotel networks throughout Asia, Australasia and the Middle East.
    “We see a high demand for up-to-date news, as well as in-depth reporting and analysis from Asian audience and in particular decision makers and opinion leaders who travel extensively to and within Asia,” Philippe Rouxel, vice president of worldwide distribution for France 24, said in a statement.
    Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.