EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:SATS) shares rose in Tuesday’s premarket session after Air India selected its subsidiary, Hughes Network Systems, to provide in-flight connectivity across its widebody fleet.

Air India Deployment Details

Hughes will deploy its connectivity solution across Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 787-8 and 777-300ER aircraft. The rollout will cover an initial set of both existing and new widebody planes in Air India’s fleet.

The platform enables a unified system, allowing Air India to standardize pricing, plans, and services while tailoring offerings.

Technology and Capabilities

The solution offers global coverage with multi-orbit connectivity and scalable performance as passenger demand grows. It supports operational functions, including aircraft monitoring and crew applications.

The system also enables payment validation and flight-deck services. It runs on the Hughes JUPITER Ka-band network with a roadmap to low-latency LEO connectivity.

Short Interest Rise

EchoStar’s short interest increased from 31.45 million to 33.38 million shares, representing 29.26% of its float. Based on an average daily volume of 10.41 million shares, it would take about 3.21 days for short sellers to cover their positions.

Technical Analysis

EchoStar is holding near its 52-week highs, with the range defined by $132.43 on the top end and $14.90 on ...