Satellite solution enables Delta passengers
with fast, free Wi-Fi, gate to gate
GERMANTOWN, Md., Nov. 1, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar
company (Nasdaq: SATS), today announced that Delta Air Lines has
selected the Hughes In-Flight connectivity solution to power
passenger Wi-Fi service on more than 400 Boeing 717 and regional
jets serving North America. Designed for commercial aircraft,
the weight-optimized, high-performance aeronautical solution
combines the advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning
powered Hughes In-Flight management system with a multi-orbit
antenna and Hughes JUPITER™ Ka-band satellite capacity to deliver
reliable in-flight connectivity (IFC) even over busy airport hubs.
This solution enables a consistent passenger IFC experience at
scale across the entire itinerary.
"Hughes welcomes Delta and appreciates their collaborative
approach to enabling an enhanced connectivity experience for their
regional passengers," said Reza
Rasoulian, vice president, Hughes. "Travelers expect a
reliable Wi-Fi experience wherever they go, including in the air;
the Hughes In-Flight connectivity solution enables Delta to meet
that expectation with fast gate-to-gate connectivity."
"Delta is committed to delivering a reliable Wi-Fi experience to
all our passengers, including those flying on our regional
carriers," said Glenn Latta,
managing director, In-flight Entertainment and Connectivity, Delta.
"Our partnership with Hughes to create a low-weight,
high-capability, gate-to-gate solution for our regional fleet
brings us ever closer to fleet-wide connectivity at the speed and
reliability our customers expect and unlocks our ability to elevate
the experience further in the years to come."
The program is already underway and on schedule with initial
installations expected to begin in mid-2024.
Capable of operating on JUPITER-enabled Ka-band high-throughput
satellites around the world, Hughes In-Flight supports seamless
roaming across JUPITER-driven satellites. The solution is
forward-compatible with the Hughes JUPITER 3 ultra-high-density
satellite, the largest commercial communications satellite ever
built, which launched in July and will enter service later this
year. It is also compatible with additional Ka-band satellite
systems, providing airlines an onramp to even wider coverage and
lower latency services as they come online. Globally, JUPITER
System technology remains the de facto standard for
satellite connectivity with proven performance.
For more information about the Hughes In-Flight connectivity
solution and the full suite of Hughes satellite solutions for
in-flight connectivity, visit www.hughes.com/InFlight.
About Delta Air Lines
Through the warmth and service
of the Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) people and the power of
innovation, Delta never stops looking for ways to make every trip
feel tailored to every customer. More than 90,000 Delta people lead
the way in delivering a world-class customer experience on over
4,000 daily flights to more than 280 destinations on six
continents, connecting people to places and to each other.
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 www.hughes.com or follow HughesConnects on Twitter
and LinkedIn.
©2023 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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