SATMEX F2 STRUCTURE ARRIVAL, February 26, 2014.
In March 2012, a joint procurement by Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and Satmex (acquired by Eutelsat in January 2014), resulted in Boeing’s first order for the 702SP. The agreement consisted of four satellites, including ABS-3A and Eutelsat 115 West B, with options for four additional satellites. In July 2013, ABS confirmed that the third satellite would be ABS-2A, while Satmex confirmed that the fourth satellite in the original order would become Eutelsat 117 West B. Eutelsat 117 West B will also carry a Wide-Area Augmentation System (WAAS). The WAAS hosted payload will enable the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enhance aviation safety.