Fast, Reliable and Flexible In-flight Connectivity
High-speed, multi-orbit, in-flight connectivity.
The new connection starts now. From the company that invented satellite internet comes Hughes In-Flight network connectivity solutions serving both commercial and business aviation.
A robust suite of integrated, multi-transport solutions, Hughes In-Flight enable airlines and airline service providers to deliver the first-class Wi-Fi experience that passengers demand.
Small, Lightweight & Affordable
ESA Technology
The Hughes LEO Antenna for aero applications is an electronically steerable antenna (ESA) optimized for aeronautical implementations, supporting fast and reliable Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service with data rates up to 195 Mbps to and 32 Mbps from the aircraft. Designed and manufactured by Hughes, the terminal enables high-performance broadband connectivity with a lightweight, low power consumption approach.
- Works with or without an existing IFC solution
- Lightweight and low power
- Small footprint
- No moving parts
Hughes In-Flight Suite of Aero Solutions
Offering Geostationary (GEO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and hybrid GEO+LEO satellite service options, Hughes In-Flight gives commercial and business airlines the ultimate flexibility in deploying In Flight Connectivity (IFC) that meets business needs while satisfying passenger expectations.
Options include:
Hughes LEO In-Flight
- Delivering a managed in-flight solution that combines low-latency, global satellite capacity from OneWeb with the Hughes LEO Antenna
Hughes Fusion In-Flight
- Combining LEO service with Hughes Fusion™ technology to augment an existing GEO IFC solution and deliver an at-home or office-like Wi-Fi experience everywhere in the air, including over busy airport hubs
Hughes JUPITER In-Flight
- Delivering a managed in-flight solution that combines Hughes JUPITER™ System baseband equipment with the Thinkom Ka1717 or Ka2517 antenna and Ka-band high-throughput satellite connectivity from the Hughes JUPITER™ fleet or other JUPITER-driven Ka-band HTS
- Also offering Hughes JUPITER System baseband equipment to enable in-flight connectivity using capacity from any JUPITER-enabled Ka- or Ku-band satellite worldwide
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A True Multi-Orbit In-Flight Connectivity Solution
Not only can Hughes In-Flight connect to both a GEO and LEO network, but it can also integrate the transports simultaneously to deliver a snappy, low latency experience with pole-to-pole service including over high-density airline hubs. Unlike other solutions that offer connectivity via either GEO or LEO, our Hughes Fusion™ proprietary software routes airline passenger internet traffic over GEO and LEO transports concurrently to deliver the ultimate, seamless in-flight Wi-Fi experience.
The Hughes In-Flight Advantage:
- Flexible solution can leverage and enhance your existing GEO investment, equipment and service – no need to get rid of your current technology
- Easy aircraft installations of lightweight antenna with no moving parts and autonomous operation, meaning there is no need to connect to the aircraft navigation system
- Compatible with existing mounting provisions and compliant with industry standards
- Capable of using satellite capacity from OneWeb, delivered via Hughes Managed LEO, with enterprise grade performance, availability and service level agreements
- One stop aviation in-flight service provider – Hughes provides both the technology and the service directly
Managed Capacity for Aviation
For airline service providers serving North and South American airlines, the fully integrated JUPITER™ System mobility solution delivers the capacity density necessary to keep airplanes full of passengers connected with high speeds and reliable service from gate to gate. The aero connectivity solution combines Hughes JUPITER Ka-band High-Throughput Satellite (HTS) capacity with JUPITER System gateways and terminals as well as network management and operational support.
JUPITER System for Aeronautical Applications Anywhere in the World
In service across hundreds of commercial aircraft, the JUPITER System for aeronautical service enables high performing and efficient in-flight connectivity to support passenger, crew and equipment connectivity. Using Ka- and Ku-band satellite capacity, the JUPITER System delivers reliable in-flight connections with throughputs of up to 600 Mbps with our dual-modem Modman. This dual-band system enables operators to make use of the best available satellite capacity over each flight route—including Ku- and Ka-band fabrics worldwide. The system provides enough bandwidth to deliver connectivity to a commercial airplane full of bandwidth-hungry passengers.
Connectivity without the Gaps:
In-flight Roaming
Operational around the world, the JUPITER System supports roaming across JUPITER-driven implementations. Due to the vast reach of the system, any airline service provider operating a JUPITER System can provide gate-to-gate uninterrupted service for flights traveling from one part of the world to another. As the aircraft flies, the onboard JUPITER Modman automatically switches between beams and satellites. Multiple JUPITER systems deployed around the world have the capability of seamless roaming across airline service provider networks, subject to agreements among operators.