Hughes Network Systems today announced it has completed an agreement with Airbus to become an official Managed Service Provider (MSP) within the HBCplus in-flight connectivity (IFC) ecosystem. The deal means that Hughes technologies will be available in the Airbus catalogue, providing new connectivity options for airlines, including a roadmap including low-latency connectivity, multi-orbit coverage, and polar route support.
Under the terms of the agreement, Hughes will become an end-to-end Ka-band managed service provider for the HBCplus ecosystem, and will continue to serve as a technology provider for satellite connectivity components.
“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,” said Reza Rasoulian, senior vice president of Hughes, and general manager of its aviation business unit.
