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This document pretains to ITC-T/C-20150804-00192 for Transfer of Control on a International Telecommunications filing.

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Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application ATTACHMENT 1 I. INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY OF THE TRANSACTION Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. (“Licensee”) is the holder of the authorizations identified in Exhibit 1, which authorize the provision of international facilities-based and global resale telecommunications services. Licensee is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus DS Systems Holdings, Inc. (“ADS”). ADS and Satcom Direct Communications, Inc. (“SDC” and, together with ADS, the “Parties”) hereby request Federal Communications Commission (“Commission”) consent to the transfer of control of the Licensee from ADS to SDC. On July 29, 2015, the Parties and other shareholders entered into a stock purchase agreement pursuant to which ADS is selling 100% of the outstanding shares in the Licensee to SDC, which will result in the transfer of control of the Licensee from ADS to SDC. Upon closing, the transaction would result in a transfer of control of the Commission licenses and authorizations held by the Licensee, which are identified in Exhibit 1.1 The acquisition of the shares in the Licensee will enhance competition in the satellite services marketplace by giving Licensee the benefits of the robust operational expertise and strong financial position of SDC. The Licensee also requests Commission consent nunc pro tunc for a pro forma transfer of control of the Licensee that occurred during prior internal corporate restructurings. On April 25, 2014, a new, intermediate subsidiary, Airbus Group Inc., was inserted into the Licensee’s ownership structure between ADS’s immediate parent, Airbus Defense and Space, Inc., and Airbus Group SE, the ultimate parent of the Licensee.2 Because this notice is being filed more than 30 days after the transaction’s consummation date, the Parties request a waiver of the 30- day notification deadline contained in Section 63.24(f)(2) of the Commission’s rules. The Licensee takes its FCC compliance obligations seriously, and the delay in filing a notice with the Commission is purely the result of an administrative oversight that was identified in the context of the instant transaction. Licensee has also implemented additional procedures to prevent a similar error in the future and to comply fully with its license obligations. 1 Licensee is also a party to a request for Commission consent to the assignment of Earth Station On- Board Vessels authorization WB36 from Licensee to Astrium Services Business Communications Inc. See IBFS File No. SES-ASG-INTR2015-01418 (filed Jul. 29, 2015). ASBCI is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus Group SE (as is the Licensee). 2 On June 4, 2015, Airbus Group N.V., formerly known as European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS N.V., became Airbus Group SE. 1

Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application II. INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SECTION 63.24(e) OF THE COMMISSION’S RULES The Parties submit the following information pursuant to Section 63.24(e) of the Commission’s rules, including the information requested in Section 63.18:3 In response to Section 63.18(a): Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. (Licensee) 2550 Wasser Terrace Suite 6000 Herndon, VA 20173 Phone: 571-306-7223 FRN: 0008760456 Airbus DS Systems Holdings, Inc. (Transferor) 2550 Wasser Terrace Herndon, VA 20173 Phone: 571-306-7223 FRN: 0022218887 Satcom Direct Communications, Inc. (Transferee) 1901 Hwy A1A Satellite Beach, FL 32937 Phone: 321-777-3000 FRN: 0010339182 In response to Section 63.18(b): Licensee and Transferor are Delaware corporations. Transferee is a Florida corporation. 3 47 C.F.R. §§ 63.18, 63.24(e). 2

Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application Answer to Question 10 In response to Section 63.18(c): Please direct correspondence concerning this application to the following: For the Licensee and Transferor: Mark Brennan Partner Hogan Lovells US LLP 555 13th Street NW Washington, DC 20004 Phone: 202-637-6409 Mark.Brennan@hoganlovells.com Robert Swanson Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. 2550 Wasser Terrace Suite 6000 Herndon, VA 20171 Phone: 571-306-7223 Rob.Swanson@airbus.com For the Transferee: Mark A. Whitson Satcom Direct Communications, Inc. 1901 Hwy A1A Satellite Beach, FL 32937 Phone: 321-777-3000 legal@satcomdirect.com In response to Section 63.18(d): SDC holds authority under Section 214 of the Communications Act, as amended, to provide global or limited global facilities-based and resold telecommunications services. See IBFS File No. ITC-214-19990628-00364. 3

Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application Answer to Question 11 In response to Section 63.18(h): The transferee is: Satcom Direct Communications, Inc. 1901 Hwy A1A Satellite Beach, FL 32937 Phone: 321-777-3000 Jurisdiction of Formation – Florida Principal Business – Satellite Communications Services The name, address, citizenship and principal business of any person or entity currently holding, either directly or indirectly, at least a ten percent equity or voting interest in the Transferee are listed below: Name – James W. Jensen, Trustee, James W. Jensen Living Trust Address – 1901 Hwy A1A, Satellite Beach, FL 32937 Phone – 321-777-3000 Citizenship – U.S. Principal Business – Satellite Communications Services Interest – 70% (direct) Name – David E. Greenhill Address – 1907 Highway A1A, Unit 102, Satellite Beach, FL 32937 Phone – 321-777-3000 Citizenship – U.S. Principal Business – Satellite Communications Services Interest – 30% (direct) There are no other individuals or entities that hold a 10% or greater direct or indirect equity or voting interest in the Transferee. Answer to Question 12 Interlocking directorates of the Transferee: The Transferee has no interlocking directorates. 4

Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application Answer to Question 13 As discussed above, pursuant to the Agreement, ADS is selling 100% of the outstanding shares in the Licensee to SDC, which will result in a transfer of control of the Licensee from ADS to SDC. See Exhibit 2 for charts depicting the Licensee’s current and proposed ownership structure. Upon closing, SDC would directly control the Licensee (through 100% ownership) that holds FCC licenses and authorizations. Answer to Question 14 In response to Section 63.18(i) After consummation of the proposed transaction, the Section 214 holder will not be affiliated with any foreign carriers. Answer to Question 15 In response to Section 63.18(j) After consummation of the proposed transaction, no entity that controls the Section 214 holder will also control, or hold at least 25% of the voting or equity interests, in a foreign carrier. Answer to Question 16 In response to Section 63.18(m) Pursuant to Section 63.10(a)(3), the Licensee qualifies for non-dominant carrier status on all international routes because it is not affiliated with any foreign carriers. To the extent that the Commission evaluates local access markets based on a combination of fixed and wireless connections, the Licensee will not be affiliated with any foreign wireless-only carriers. 5

Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application Answer to Question 17 In response to Section 63.18(n) Licensee certifies that it has not agreed to accept special concessions directly or indirectly from any foreign carrier with respect to any U.S. international route where the foreign carrier possesses market power on the foreign end of the route and will not enter into such agreements in the future. Answer to Question 18 In response to Section 63.18(k) Not Applicable Answer to Question 20 This Application qualifies for streamlined processing consistent with Sections 63.18(p) and 63.12 for the following reasons: (1) Applicant has no foreign affiliation with a dominant U.S. carrier. (2) Applicant has no foreign affiliation with a foreign carrier that owns only mobile wireless facilities. See Section 63.12(c)(1)(iii). (3) With regard to all other countries, the Licensee qualifies for a presumption of non- dominance under Section 63.10(a)(3), as described above in the response to Question 16. See Section 63.12(c)(1)(ii). In response to Section 63.18(o) Licensee certifies pursuant to §§1.2001 through 1.2003 of the Commission’s rules that no party to the instant application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. See 21 U.S.C. § 853a. 6

Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application III. CONCLUSION For the foregoing reasons, the Parties respectfully request that the Commission expeditiously consent to the proposed transfer of control of the Licensee from ADS to SDC. Respectfully submitted By: /s/____________________ By: /s/____________________ Mark W. Brennan Mark A. Whitson Carly T. Didden Satcom Direct Communications, Inc. Hogan Lovells US LLP 1901 Highway A1A 555 13th Street NW Satellite Beach, FL 32937 Washington, DC 20004 Phone: 321-777-3000 Phone: 202-637-6409 legal@satcomdirect.com Mark.Brennan@hoganlovells.com Counsel to Licensee and Transferor Robert W. Swanson Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. 2550 Wasser Terrace Suite 6000 Herndon, VA 20170 Phone: 571-306-7223 Rob.Swanson@airbus.com Dated: July 31, 2015 7

Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application Exhibit 1 FCC Licenses and Authorization Satellite Earth Station Licenses (Part 25) LICENSEE CALL CLASS OF SIGN STATION Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. KA304 Fixed Land Earth Stations Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. KA313 Earth Stations On-Board Vessels Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. KA312 Fixed Land Earth Stations Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. WA28 Fixed Land Earth Stations Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. E990034 Fixed Land Earth Stations Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. E990032 Fixed Land Earth Stations Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. KB34 Fixed Land Earth Stations Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. KA305 Fixed Land Earth Stations Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. KA31 Fixed Land Earth Stations Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. E990027 Fixed Land Earth Stations Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. E980136 Fixed Land Earth Stations Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. E930320 Fixed Earth Station Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. E980137 Fixed Land Earth Stations Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. E990422 Fixed Land Earth Stations Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. E890649 Fixed Land Earth Stations Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. KA249 Fixed Land Earth Stations 8

Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application LICENSEE CALL CLASS OF SIGN STATION Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. E000280 MES Blanket License – Inm GAN Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. E000282 MES Blanket License – Inm Mini-M Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. E000283 MES Blanket License - Inm M Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. E000284 MES Blanket License – Inm C Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. E000285 MES Blanket License – Inm B Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. E050276 MES Blanket License – Inm BGAN Airbus DS Satcom Government, Inc. E040390 Fixed Land Earth Station – Slovak Consulate – NY, NY 9

Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application International Section 214 Authorizations AUTHORIZATION FILE NO. DESCRIPTION OF AUTHORIZATION AUTHORIZATION STATUS/ DATE HOLDER FCC/DA NO. GRANTED Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19860710-00002 Authority to install and operate a compressed Order and Authorization and July 10, Government, Inc. television system at Southbury, CT and Santa Paula, Certificate (July 10, 1986), 1986 1986 CA coast earth stations for use in providing FCC LEXIS 3042 maritime video transmission service to ships. Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19861016-00003 Authority to participate in an Inmarsat program to Memorandum Opinion, Order and Oct. 16, Government, Inc. lease the L-band capacity of the Marisat system. Authorization (Oct. 16, 1986), DA 1986 86-83, 1986 FCC LEXIS 2492; Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19870226-00006 Authority to interconnect with Graphnet, Inc. and Memorandum Opinion and Order Feb. 26, Government, Inc. ITT offshore points. (Feb. 26, 1987), DA 87-212, 1987 1987 FCC LEXIS 4346; Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19870630-00007 Authority to exchange traffic between ship earth Order and Authorization (June 30, June 30, Government, Inc. stations and foreign points served by Consortium 1987), DA 87-854, 1987 FCC 1987 Communications International, Inc. LEXIS 3541 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19880630-00009 Authority to interconnect ship earth stations with Order and Authorization (June 30, June 30, Government, Inc. overseas points served by MCII. 1988), DA 88-1050, 1988 FCC 1988 LEXIS 1327 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19890928-00007 Authority to provide international aeronautical Memorandum Opinion, Order and Sept. 28, Government, Inc. MSS, subject to certain conditions. Authorization (Sept. 28, 1989), 1989 DA 891259, 1989 FCC LEXIS 1973 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19900913-00017 Authority to upgrade Southbury, CT land earth Order and Authorization (Sept. 13, Sept. 13, Government, Inc. station to allow fourth ocean region (AOR E and - 1990), DA 90-1240, 1990 FCC 1990 W). LEXIS 5019 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19901231-00018 Authority to implement a dual-satellite system in Order and Authorization (Dec. 31, Dec. 31, Government, Inc. AOR (MCS-B and MARECS-B2) and POR 1990), DA 90-1940, 1991 FCC 1990 (MCS-D and MARECS-A); to construct and LEXIS 281 operate earth stations in Southbury, CT and Santa Paula, CA. 10

Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application AUTHORIZATION FILE NO. DESCRIPTION OF AUTHORIZATION AUTHORIZATION STATUS/ DATE HOLDER FCC/DA NO. GRANTED Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19911230-00019, ITC-214- Authority to provide Inmarsat Standard M and Memorandum, Opinion, Order and Dec. 30, Government, Inc. 19911230-00020 Standard B services in AOR and POR. Authorization (Dec. 30, 1991), 1991 DA 911650, 1992 FCC LEXIS 143 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19920121-00132 Authority to provide interim limited aeronautical Memorandum, Opinion and Order Jan. 21, Government, Inc. MSS via Inmarsat within the United States (until (Jan. 21, 1992), FCC 92-25, 1992 1992 launch of domestic MSS spacecraft-AMSC). FCC LEXIS 682 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19920131-00133 Authority to interconnect authorized Inmarsat Order and Authorization (Jan. 31, Jan. 31, Government, Inc. services with AT&T PSTN facilities. 1992), DA 92-131, 1992 FCC 1992 LEXIS 742 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19920312-00134 Authority to interconnect Inmarsat Standard C Order and Authorization (March March 12, Government, Inc. facilities with a Sprint division. 12, 1992), DA 92-322, 1992 FCC 1992 LEXIS 1377 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19920326-00135 Authority to provide Inmarsat Standard A in IOR Memorandum Opinion, Order and March 26, Government, Inc. and to acquire and operate associated leased line Authorization (March 26, 1992), 1992 facilities. DA 92-385, 1992 FCC LEXIS 1690 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19920512-00136 Authority to provide certain point-to-multipoint Memorandum, Opinion, Order and May 12, Government, Inc. data service in shore-to-ship direction in AOR, Authorization (May 12, 1992), DA 1992 POR and IOR. 92-586, 1992 FCC LEXIS 2623 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19920904-00137 Authority to provide certain video services in Memorandum, Opinion, Order and Sept. 4, Government, Inc. shore-to-ship direction in AOR and POR. Authorization (Sept. 4, 1992), DA 1992 92-1254, 1992 FCC LEXIS 5455 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19910930-00021, ITC-214- Authority to provide Inmarsat Standard C service Order on Reconsideration: Sept. 16, Government, Inc. 19910930-00022, ITC-214-19910930- to aeronautical users in AOR-West and POR. Memorandum, Opinion, Order and 1992 00023, ITC-214-19910930-00024 Authorization (Sept. 16, 1992), DA 92-1282, 1992 FCC LEXIS 5474 Memorandum, Opinion, Order and Authorization (Sept. 30, 1991) DA Sept. 30, 91-1251, 1991 FCC LEXIS 5345 1991 11

Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application AUTHORIZATION FILE NO. DESCRIPTION OF AUTHORIZATION AUTHORIZATION STATUS/ DATE HOLDER FCC/DA NO. GRANTED Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19930112-00263, ITC-214- Authority to provide international land mobile- Memorandum Opinion, Order and Jan. 12, Government, Inc. 19930112-00264, ITC-214-19930112- satellite and land-based temporary FSS within and Certificate (Jan. 12, 1992), FCC 1993 00265, ITC-214-19930112-00266, between foreign countries and between LES in the 93-21, DA 91-1650, 1993 FCC ITC-214-19930112-00267, ITC-214- U.S. and Turkey and MSS terminals outside of LEXIS 343 19930112-00268, ITC-214-19930112- North America. 00269, ITC-214-19930112-00270 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19931217-00271 Authority to provide Inmarsat Standard C satellite Memorandum Opinion, Order and Dec. 17, Government, Inc. services to AOR customers and upgrade Authorization (Dec. 17, 1993), 1993 Southbury, CT LES (KA-312) with Inmarsat DA 93-1542, 1993 FCC LEXIS Standard C capability. 6448 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19940131-00395 Authority to interconnect Inmarsat MSS services Order, Authorization and Jan 31, 1994 Government, Inc. with Sprint PSTN facilities. Certificate (Jan. 31, 1994), DA 94- 137, 1994 FCC LEXIS 704 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19960501- 00176 Authority to interconnect Inmarsat satellite Order (Nov. 22, 1996), DA 96- Nov. 22, Government, Inc. facilities with those of commercial Internet service 1961, 1996 FCC LEXIS 6477 1996 providers. Airbus DS Satcom CC Docket No. 87-75 Authority for Comsat for the use of Inmarsat Report and Order and Oct. 5, 1998 Government, Inc. Space Segment to provide AMS(R) S and AMSS Authorization (Oct. 5, 1998), FCC on an ancillary basis. 98-262, 1998 FCC LEXIS 5464 Airbus DS Satcom SES-MSC-19990331-02474 Authority to provide Inmarsat A maritime and land Granted June 19, 2001 Government, Inc. mobile services via earth station facilities at Kuantan, Malaysia in the IOR. Airbus DS Satcom SAT-ITC-20000605-00103, ITC-97- Authority to provide U.S. domestic land mobile Memorandum Opinion, Order and Sept. 24, Government, Inc. 222; ITC-214-19970414-000206 and aeronautical services. Authorization (Sept. 24, 2001), 2001 FCC 01-272 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19940217-00396 Authority to provide Inmarsat-C in the IOR Order, Authorization and Feb. 17, Government, Inc. through a Norwegian LES at Eik, Norway. Certificate (Feb. 17, 1994), DA 1994 94-176, 1994 FCC LEXIS 902 12

Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application AUTHORIZATION FILE NO. DESCRIPTION OF AUTHORIZATION AUTHORIZATION STATUS/ DATE HOLDER FCC/DA NO. GRANTED Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19960510-00018 Authority to provide currently authorized services Memorandum Opinion and Order May 10, Government, Inc. using Inmarsat third generation satellites. (May 10, 1996), DA 96-742 1996 Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-19931203-00272 Authority to interconnect with NASA. Order and Authorization (Dec. 3, Dec. 3, 1993 Government, Inc. 1993), DA 93-1464, 1993 FCC LEXIS 6274 Airbus DS Satcom SES-ASG-20010504- 00896 et seq. Assignment of COMSAT 214 authorizations to Order and Authorization (Dec. 14, Dec. 14, Government, Inc. Telenor Satellite, Inc. 2001), FCC 01-369 2001 Airbus DS Satcom Authority to provide Inmarsat M and Inmarsat B in Order, Authorization and Jan. 21, Government, Inc. ITC-214-19940121-00394 IOR and to acquire and operate associated leased Certificate (Jan. 21, 1994), DA 94- 1994 facilities. 108, 1994 FCC LEXIS 609 Airbus DS Satcom Global Facilities and Resale Based Service May 10, ITC-214-20061213-00558 Report DA 07-2041 Government, Inc. Authorization 2007 March 10, Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-20061213-00559, ITC-214- Global Facilities and Resale Based Service Report DA 10-412 2010 Government, Inc. 20100917-00368 Authorization Airbus DS Satcom ITC-214-20020926-00462 Global Facilities and Resale Based Service Report No. TEL-00593, DA 02- Oct. 31, Government, Inc. Authorization 2926 (Oct. 31, 2002) 2002 13

Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application Exhibit 2 Licensee Ownership Structure (Before) Airbus Group SE 100% Airbus Group, Inc. 100% Airbus Defense and Space, Inc. 100% Airbus DS Systems Holdings, Inc. 100% Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. 14

Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. International Section 214 Transfer of Control Application Licensee Ownership Structure (After) James W. Jensen Living Trust David E. Greenhill 70% 30% Satcom Direct Communications, Inc. 100% Airbus DS SatCom Government, Inc. 15


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