The compact, lightweight, and energy-efficient
ESA is ideal for airlines
HAMBURG,
Germany, May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (Aircraft
Interiors Expo, Booth 2B70) – Hughes Network Systems, LLC
(HUGHES), an EchoStar Company (Nasdaq: SATS), unveiled its
groundbreaking Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Electronically Steerable
Antenna (ESA) for In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFEC)
at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX). This state-of-the-art
technology is poised to transform the aviation industry by
providing enterprise-grade, low latency, high-speed connectivity
for global commercial aviation.
"The introduction of our Hughes In-Flight Connectivity LEO ESA
is a game-changer for the aviation industry," said Reza Rasoulian, Senior Vice President of the
Aviation Business Unit at Hughes. "It represents a significant leap
forward in our ability to provide unparalleled connectivity
solutions. Passengers can now enjoy a frictionless high-speed,
low-latency internet experience from their seat."
The Hughes In-Flight Connectivity LEO ESA is only a fraction of
the size and weight of traditional IFEC SATCOM antennas. It
leverages the core technology used in adjacent verticals such as
business aviation and enterprise connectivity and is built at the
Hughes state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Germantown, Maryland. Optimized for the
Eutelsat OneWeb LEO system, the Hughes In-Flight Connectivity LEO
ESA will deliver a living room experience to passengers in the
skies.
"We are excited about the capabilities of the Hughes In-Flight
Connectivity LEO ESA and the benefits it brings to commercial
airlines," said Massimiliano Ladovaz, Chief Operations Officer at
Eutelsat OneWeb. "Together, we are setting new standards for
in-flight connectivity, ensuring that passengers have reliable, low
latency, high-speed connectivity wherever they fly both on
commercial and business jets worldwide."
The Hughes In-Flight Connectivity LEO ESA is not only
technologically advanced but also compact, lightweight, and
energy-efficient, making it an ideal choice for airlines looking to
implement or upgrade their in-flight services without compromising
on performance or passenger comfort.
Rasoulian added, "With this launch, Hughes reaffirms its
position as a pioneer in the satellite communications industry,
continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible."
The Hughes In-Flight Connectivity LEO ESA builds on decades of
experience with LEO systems and Hughes understanding of the
Eutelsat OneWeb system. The first aviation variants are shipping in
Q4 2024, with the core technology already in operation.
For more information about the Hughes In-Flight Connectivity LEO
ESA, please visit the Hughes website.
About Hughes
Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company,
provides broadband equipment and services; managed services
featuring smart, software-defined networking; and end-to-end
network operation for millions of consumers, businesses,
governments, airlines, and communities worldwide. The Hughes
flagship internet service, Hughesnet®, connects millions of people
across the Americas, and the Hughes JUPITER™ System powers internet
access for tens of millions more worldwide. Hughes supplies more
than half the global satellite terminal market to leading satellite
operators, mobile network operators and military customers. Hughes
products and services have helped bring in-flight video and
broadband to thousands of aircraft for over twenty years. A managed
network services provider, Hughes supports approximately half a
million enterprise sites with its HughesON™ portfolio of wired and
wireless solutions. To learn more, visit
https://www.hughes.com/ or follow HughesConnects on X
(Twitter) and LinkedIn.
©2024 Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company. Hughes
and Hughesnet are registered trademarks and JUPITER is a trademark
of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.
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