Hong Kong, 19 August 2015 – Asia’s leading satellite operator Asia Satellite
Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) has reached an agreement with in-flight entertainment
and connectivity service provider Aircom Pacific, Inc. (Aircom Pacific) for using AsiaSat’s
transponder capacity and uplinking services.
Under the agreement, Aircom Pacific will use Ka-band and Ku-band capacity on AsiaSat 7 and
AsiaSat 8 to deliver its in-flight entertainment and connectivity services for airlines flying routes
over Asia. These services include Wifi broadband Internet, streaming TV and videos, streaming
gaming, cellular connectivity, and real-time Duty Free shopping and travel services, enabling
passengers to enjoy more comprehensive entertainment options during their flight while staying
connected to their work and social networks at all times.
“We chose AsiaSat as our satellite partner because it offers us the capacity, coverage and
expertise in aero services necessary to ensure a successful implementation in the coming
calendar year. The airline industry is intensely competitive. In-flight entertainment and
connectivity will be the key for airlines to achieve differentiation and to boost passenger loyalty.
Working with AsiaSat to launch this brand new range of in-flight services, we anticipate providing
our partner airlines better value, improved and more convenient services to their passengers,”
said Alan Gallant, Chief Marketing Officer of Aircom Pacific.
“Advanced satellite solutions are playing an increasingly important role in enabling in-flight
service providers and airlines to offer the best possible entertainment and connectivity solution to
their passengers. We are excited that AsiaSat’s satellite capacity was selected by Aircom Pacific
to deliver more sophisticated in-flight communications and entertainment services that meet
passengers’ growing demand for higher-quality entertainment and connectivity,” said Philip
Balaam, Vice President, Sales and Business Development of AsiaSat.
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About Aircom Pacific, Inc.
Aircom Pacific is a telecom service provider specializing in total system integration. Offering industry
leading hardware and software, Aircom Pacific delivers in-flight entertainment and commerce options to
airline and ground partners that were not an option in the past. By tailoring each system to suit the needs
of the customer, Aircom Pacific provides video, audio, gaming, shopping and communications services
that are most sought after throughout the world.
About AsiaSat
Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), the leading satellite operator in Asia,
serves over two-thirds of the world’s population with its six satellites, AsiaSat 3S, AsiaSat 4, AsiaSat 5,
AsiaSat 6, AsiaSat 7 and AsiaSat 8. The AsiaSat satellite fleet serves both the broadcast and
telecommunications industries. Over 450 television and radio channels are now delivered by the
company’s satellites offering access to over 710 million TV households across the Asia-Pacific region.
AsiaSat also provides VSAT networks throughout the region. AsiaSat’s next satellite, AsiaSat 9 on order
from the manufacturer is planned to be launched in late 2016/early 2017. AsiaSat is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Limited, a company listed on The Stock
Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 1135). For more information, please visit www.asiasat.com.

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