Hughes Network Systems an EchoStar company (SATS), announced that Delta Air Lines (DAL) 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(TM) Ka-band satellite capacity to deliver reliable in-flight connectivity even over busy airport hubs. This solution enables a consistent passenger IFC experience at scale across the entire itinerary. The program is already underway and on schedule with initial installations expected to begin in mid-2024.
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