Hamid Akhavan has unexpectedly left EchoStar and Hughes Satellite Corp, effective immediately. He was president and CEO at the Charlie Ergen-founded satellite company. The departure reason is reportedly “after a change in strategic direction”. His departure was disclosed in a Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing made by the company. According to the filing with […]
Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF company and Saudi Arabian commercial space services provider, has announced the successful deployment of three advanced ground gateway systems in collaboration with Hughes Network Systems (an EchoStar company), leveraging the JUPITER 3 ground system to support next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) services powered by NSG SATCOM. This milestone marks a […]
Hughes Network is a subsidiary of EchoStar and thus could be protected by EchoStar’s financial strength. But there is no guarantee, and a statement from Hughes stresses “we currently do not have the necessary cash on hand” to pay off debts [and] “substantial doubt exists about our ability to continue as a going concern.” In […]
Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, has announced that Air India has selected the Hughes In-Flight connectivity solution to deliver a consistent Wi-Fi experience using a common connectivity platform across its mixed widebody fleet. Hughes will leverage Airbus HBCplus for A350-1000 aircraft and the RAVE Aerospace solution for Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The current […]
Hughes Network Systems an EchoStar company, together with Gogo, have announced two milestones in their partnership to advance in-flight connectivity for business aviation. Hughes has shipped more than 600 Hughes HDX and FDX electronically steerable antennas (ESAs) to support the Gogo Galileo platform and now more than 120 aircraft are flying worldwide with the system […]
EchoStar-owned Hughes Network Systems has been named a Leader in Managed SD-WAN Services by Frost & Sullivan. Frost & Sullivan also recognised Hughes with its 2025 Customer Value Leadership Award for its secure hybrid connectivity and comprehensive service model. Hughes, said Frost & Sullivan, has proven its ability to adapt and lead in a rapidly […]
EchoStar-owned Hughes Satellite Systems has admitted it does not have funding in place to cover its next 12-months activity. It has a $1.5 billion (€1.29bn) borrowing obligation to repay in August, and says one option is to declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Hughes has a declining asset in the form of 783,000 subscribers to its Jupiter […]
Hughes Network Systems (an EchoStar subsidiary) together with aircraft connectivity specialist Gogo, is celebrating key milestones in their partnership to transform the in-flight connectivity experience in the business jet market with the on-time delivery of both the Gogo half-duplex (HDX) and full-duplex (FDX) Aviation electronically steerable antenna (ESA) terminals. The pair say that the milestone […]
The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) awarded their highest Awards accolade, the Outstanding Contribution to Writing Award, to Mr Bates vs The Post Office screenwriter Gwyneth Hughes and writer and WGGB Treasurer Gail Renard. The recipients received their awards at the Garden Museum in Lambeth on January 13th, presented by WGGB Chair Emma Reeves. […]
AALTO HAPSm an Airbus subsidiary which designs, manufactures and operates the Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS), has appointed Hughes Boulnois as CEO. Hughes succeeds Samer Halawi in the role with immediate effect. After conducting an extensive review of AALTO’s market, structures and strategy, Airbus Defence and Space has decided to update the company’s focus […]