Airbus is enhancing its HBCPlus inflight connectivity program by adding Amazon’s Project Kuiper and Hughes Network Systems as new bandwidth suppliers. The announcement came during the Aircraft Interiors Expo, where Airbus signed an MoU with Amazon for its LEO satellite constellation. HBCPlus uses modular hardware to support various service providers for onboard internet access. Airbus supplies the antennas and selects bandwidth partners, maintaining flexibility over integrated systems. The move positions Airbus competitively in the growing inflight connectivity market.
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