Hughes Earns AS9100 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Aerospace, Aviation, and Defense Excellence

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Jul 29, 2025, 07:00 ET

Recognition strengthens Hughes position as a trusted partner in advanced manufacturing

GERMANTOWN, Md., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an EchoStar company, today announced it has achieved the AS9100 standard, a globally recognized quality management system (QMS) for organizations serving the aviation, space, and defense industries. Developed by the International Aerospace Quality Group, AS9100 sets rigorous standards for consistency, safety, and regulatory compliance.

This certification, combined with the Hughes investment in U.S. based manufacturing, affirms the ability of Hughes engineering and manufacturing to meet and exceed the demanding requirements of aerospace, aviation, and defense customers. The AS9100 certificate is a prerequisite for many Aviation, Aerospace and U.S. government contracts. The standard promotes production consistency, enhances risk management, and ensures a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. It also confirms compliance with all relevant customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements.

"Achieving AS9100 certification reflects our deep commitment to product engineering and manufacturing excellence and customer satisfaction," said Robert Stedman, Senior Vice President of Quality at Hughes. "This milestone validates our robust quality systems and reinforces our reputation as a trusted provider of advanced solutions for aviation and defense applications."

About Hughes

Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) company, provides broadband equipment and services; managed services featuring smart, software-defined networking; and end-to-end network operation for millions of consumers, businesses, governments, airlines, and communities worldwide. The Hughes flagship internet service, Hughesnet®, connects millions of people across the Americas, and the Hughes JUPITER™ System powers internet access for tens of millions more worldwide. Hughes supplies more than half the global satellite terminal market to leading satellite operators, mobile network operators and military customers. Hughes products and services have helped bring in-flight video and broadband to thousands of aircraft for over twenty years. A managed network services provider, Hughes supports approximately half a million enterprise sites with its HughesON™ portfolio of wired and wireless solutions. To learn more, visit https://www.hughes.com/ or follow HughesConnects on X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.

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