Airbus has announced that Emirates, one of the world’s leading airlines, has made history by becoming the first airline to adopt Airbus’ HBCplus agnostic satcom connectivity solution. This cutting-edge technology will be fitted in Emirates’ 50 new A350-900 aircraft, with the first delivery expected in 2024. As other airlines across different aircraft families follow suit, Airbus is gearing up to meet the increasing demand for HBCplus-equipped aircraft.
Airspace Link HBCplus, part of the Airspace Link open ecosystem, offers satcom-based off-board connectivity. This comprehensive solution, available for both line-fit and retrofit installations, initially supports Ka-band services. It enables airlines to connect to a range of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) through a certified terminal and radome, which are integrated into the aircraft structure.