Hughes Broadband Satellite Technology selected by Thaicom for in-flight connectivity services

Hughes Network Systems, one of the global leader in broadband satellite solutions and services, announced that it has signed a contract with Thaicom Public Company, a leading satellite communications provider in Asia Pacific, to provide its broadband satellite technology for in-flight connectivity services, in partnership with Global Eagle Entertainment. This contract follows the announcement last fall of an agreement between Thaicom and Global Eagle Entertainment to jointly develop, implement and support in-flight connectivity for airlines in Thailand and SE Asia. Hughes satellite technology has been deployed in conjunction with Global Eagle Entertainment’s in-flight connectivity system to provide in-cabin services on more than 550 aircraft globally.