Simultaneous Multi-Orbit and Multi-Band
Solution is the First in Aviation Connectivity
WASHINGTON, March 6,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- (Satellite Show 2025 Booth
1902) – Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar
Company (Nasdaq: SATS), today announced the revolutionary Hughes
Fusion Simultaneous Multi-Orbit In-Flight Connectivity Solution is
coming to Delta Air Lines for select new delivery A350 and A321neo
aircraft. This adds to the already awarded 400+ Delta ERJ, CRJ, and
Boeing 717 aircraft. This innovative industry-first solution was
developed for commercial aviation to simultaneously blend LEO and
GEO satellite capacity to set a new standard for the in-flight
connectivity experience. This solution will be introduced onboard
Delta's 717 aircraft in the second half of 2025. This
forward-looking solution provides Delta the utmost flexibility to
deliver an elevated seamless experience.
"The Hughes Fusion Simultaneous Multi-Orbit In-Flight
Connectivity Solution represents a first-of-its-kind innovation in
commercial aviation for a more consistent and reliable customer
experience for every flight and every passenger," said Reza Rasoulian, SVP & GM, Hughes Aviation.
"This 'no compromise' solution simultaneously utilizes capacity
from different orbits and bands to provide passengers the highest
and best level of connectivity globally. This enables Delta to take
advantage of the diversity, improved performance, and lower risk of
using two satellite networks simultaneously. It redefines in-flight
connectivity and ensures passengers remain connected from
gate-to-gate, enjoying a level of resiliency previously
unattainable in the aviation industry."
After extensive system analysis, lab evaluation and in-flight
testing, Delta partnered with Hughes to support Delta's next
generation in-flight entertainment experience and selected the new
Fusion system for installation for its new delivery Airbus A321neo,
A350-1000 and Boeing 717 aircraft.
"This industry-first solution ushers in a new era of
connectivity experience for Delta. Using multiple antennas, we can
now dynamically deliver the best experience for customers based on
location, demand and network conditions," said Glenn Latta, Managing Director, Delta. "Our
partnership with Hughes to design, test, and refine this next
generation connectivity solution gives us critical and unique
insight into how the next generation experience will be unlocked in
the years ahead."
For more information about the Hughes Fusion In-Flight
Connectivity Solution, please visit the Hughes booth 1902 at
Satellite 2025 in Washington,
D.C., or 2B70 at AIX in Germany.
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.
©2025 Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company. Hughes
and Hughesnet are registered trademarks and JUPITER is a trademark
of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.
About Delta
No one better connects the world
Through exceptional service and the power of innovation, Delta
Air Lines never stops looking for ways to make every trip feel
tailored to every customer.
There are 100,000 Delta people leading the way to deliver a
world-class customer experience on up to 5,000 peak day flights to
more than 290 destinations on six continents, connecting people to
places and to each other.
Delta served more than 200 million customers in 2024 -- safely,
reliably and with industry-leading customer service innovation –
and was recognized by J.D. Power for being No. 1 in First/Business
and Premium Economy Passenger Satisfaction. We remain committed to
ensuring that the future of travel is connected, personalized and
enjoyable. Our people's genuine and enduring motivation is to make
every customer feel welcomed and cared for across every point of
their journey with us.
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