14 April 2026 – Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes), an EchoStar company, today 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 selection applies to an initial tranche of existing and new widebody aircraft in the Air India fleet. Hughes In-Flight Connectivity delivers committed performance and flexible business models designed to scale as passenger usage patterns evolve. Read more