Delta Air Lines Selects Hughes Fusion Simultaneous Multi-Orbit In-Flight Connectivity Solution for Select Future Delivery A350 and A321neo Aircraft
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Hughes Network Systems (SATS) has announced that Delta Air Lines has selected its revolutionary Fusion Simultaneous Multi-Orbit In-Flight Connectivity Solution for select new delivery A350 and A321neo aircraft, expanding beyond the previously awarded 400+ Delta ERJ, CRJ, and Boeing 717 aircraft.
The industry-first solution simultaneously utilizes LEO and GEO satellite capacity, offering improved connectivity performance and lower risk through dual satellite network usage. The system will debut on Delta's 717 aircraft in the second half of 2025.
Following extensive testing, Delta chose the Fusion system for its new delivery Airbus A321neo, A350-1000, and Boeing 717 aircraft. The solution features multiple antennas that dynamically deliver connectivity based on location, demand, and network conditions, promising enhanced gate-to-gate passenger connectivity with unprecedented resilience.
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- First-mover advantage in aviation connectivity with unique dual-satellite technology
- Expanded contract with major airline (Delta) beyond initial 400+ aircraft
- New technology implementation on premium aircraft models (A350, A321neo)
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- Implementation timeline extends to late 2025
- to only select new delivery aircraft
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Simultaneous Multi-Orbit and Multi-Band Solution is the First in Aviation Connectivity
"The Hughes Fusion Simultaneous Multi-Orbit In-Flight Connectivity Solution represents a first-of-its-kind innovation in commercial aviation for a more consistent and reliable customer experience for every flight and every passenger," said Reza Rasoulian, SVP & GM, Hughes Aviation. "This 'no compromise' solution simultaneously utilizes capacity from different orbits and bands to provide passengers the highest and best level of connectivity globally. This enables Delta to take advantage of the diversity, improved performance, and lower risk of using two satellite networks simultaneously. It redefines in-flight connectivity and ensures passengers remain connected from gate-to-gate, enjoying a level of resiliency previously unattainable in the aviation industry."
After extensive system analysis, lab evaluation and in-flight testing, Delta partnered with Hughes to support Delta's next generation in-flight entertainment experience and selected the new Fusion system for installation for its new delivery Airbus A321neo, A350-1000 and Boeing 717 aircraft.
"This industry-first solution ushers in a new era of connectivity experience for Delta. Using multiple antennas, we can now dynamically deliver the best experience for customers based on location, demand and network conditions," said Glenn Latta, Managing Director, Delta. "Our partnership with Hughes to design, test, and refine this next generation connectivity solution gives us critical and unique insight into how the next generation experience will be unlocked in the years ahead."
For more information about the Hughes Fusion In-Flight Connectivity Solution, please visit the Hughes booth 1902 at Satellite 2025 in
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