EMS SATCOM Announces New SwiftBroadband Single-Channel Extension Terminal

eNfusion HSD-Xi Product Enables Second SwiftBroadband Channel on HSD-440
Transceiver, Providing More Bandwidth for In-flight Office Applications
GENEVA--(Business Wire)--
EMS SATCOM, a division of EMS Technologies, today announced the first delivery
of its new single SwiftBroadband channel eNfusion HSD-Xi High-speed Data
Terminal. The terminal adds one SwiftBroadband and one Swift 64 channel to the
company`s HSD-440 High-speed Data transceiver. The combined system becomes a
dual-channel SwiftBroadband system, while also offering classic services in an 8
plus 2 Modular Concept Unit (MCU) form factor. The HSD-Xi terminal`s first
installation was on a U.S.-based Bombardier CL-605 aircraft.

"With the addition of the HSD-Xi terminal, our seventh SwiftBroadband product,
to the eNfusion line, we have added more capability to our already feature-rich
HSD-440 High-speed Data transceiver," said Jean Ménard, EMS SATCOM`s director of
Commercial Sales. "The additional channel of SwiftBroadband gives passengers
more bandwidth for Internet browsing, streaming services, voice calls and
texting in-flight. Because of its safety-services capability, crews have more
flexibility to fly oceanic routes."

More about the HSD-Xi High-speed Data Terminal

The HSD-Xi High-speed Data terminal is a 2-MCU size unit. The HSD-Xi terminal
operates in conjunction with the eNfusion HSD-440 High-speed Data Transceiver to
provide one additional channel of Swift 64 services or one channel of
SwiftBroadband Services. Like all EMS SATCOM transceivers the HSD-Xi allows
users to automatically switch from SwiftBroadband to Swift 64 should it be
required. In this mode the unit offers three channels of Swift 64 service. The
new transceiver has an External Software Configuration Module (ESCM) that holds
one standard USIM card. This provides secure subscriber information for
SwiftBroadband operation.

About the HSD-440 High-speed Data Transceiver

The HSD-440 Transceiver combines SwiftBroadband cabin services and
cockpit/safety services on an aircraft using a single 8-MCU avionics unit. The
unit's integrated High Power Amplifier (HPA) and two (2) transceiver subsystems
provide maximum communications flexibility and redundancy. The HSD-440
transceiver provides channels for ACARS, Aero H+ voice and Inmarsat
SwiftBroadband cabin services. The HSD-440 unit, for reliability, automatically
switches to Swift 64 services over the Inmarsat I-3 satellite network.

About EMS SATCOM

EMS SATCOM, a division of EMS Technologies, is a leading supplier of high-speed
data communications equipment for a broad range of commercial and military
aircraft. Applications include voice, e-mail, videoconferencing and Internet
connectivity. Its satellite-based terminals, antennas and networking equipment
are also deployed on vehicles and used by Search and Rescue organizations. Visit
www.emssatcom.com or www.ems-t.com for more information.

NOTE TO EDITORS: EMS SATCOM is exhibiting at EBACE with Inmarsat, Stand # 529.

EMS SATCOM
Kate Murchison, +1-613-591-6040 ext. 1415 or +1-613-286-5235 (Mobile)
Sr. Manager, Communications
murchison.k@emssatcom.com

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