Hughes Network Systems (Hughes) has agreed with Airbus to become an official Managed Service Provider (MSP) in the HBCplus inflight connectivity ecosystem.
Hughes’ solutions will be available in the Airbus catalogue, providing airlines with enhanced connectivity options.
Hughes will become a part of the HBCplus ecosystem, an end-to-end Ka-band MSP, and continue as a technology provider for satellite connectivity components.
The Hughes HBCplus offering is scalable and flexible with consistent, reliable connectivity, including a roadmap for coverage of polar routes.
“We are pleased to confirm Hughes as part of the HBCplus ecosystem,” commented Tim Sommer, Head of Connected Aircraft at Airbus.
“Passenger expectations for inflight connectivity and digital services continue to accelerate and airlines demand simple, seamless integration across their entire digital partner ecosystem. Hughes will add further choices for airlines and strengthen our multi-orbit strategy,” he continued.
Reza Rasoulian, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Aviation Business Unit at Hughes, said: “Our partnership with Airbus on HBCplus gives airlines more flexibility in creating industry-leading connectivity experiences onboard Airbus aircraft.”
“Less than a year ago, Hughes committed to bringing our cutting-edge network management and service provisioning capabilities directly to airlines. Now, with our global Ka-band capacity across GEO satellites and our roadmap that includes Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) integration and comprehensive polar coverage, airlines have unprecedented options for robust, reliable in-flight connectivity,” concluded Rasoulian.
