Global Eagle Entertainment to Deliver Inflight Connectivity Services to Avianca Brasil

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 08, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Eagle Entertainment (Nasdaq:ENT) (“GEE”), a leading provider of satellite-based connectivity and media to rapidly expanding mobility markets, today announced that it has signed a contract with Avianca Brasil to provide inflight connectivity to the carrier’s full fleet of over 40 aircraft. Avianca Brasil operates in 24 airports with over 200 daily flights in South America.  

GEE has been the provider of inflight entertainment content services to Avianca Brasil and its partner airline, Avianca, since June 2015. This agreement, which will expand the relationship with the Brazilian airline, demonstrates the ability of GEE’s technology and content solutions to deliver an unparalleled connectivity and entertainment experience to airline passengers. The service will utilize and incorporate certain assets from EMC, the company recently acquired by GEE, including already procured satellite bandwidth in the region and the Speednet technology to improve browsing speeds. More details on the service will be provided as Avianca Brasil nears the official launch of inflight connectivity for its passengers.

About Global Eagle Entertainment
Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENT) is the leading provider of satellite-based connectivity and media to fast-growing, global mobility markets across air, land and sea. Supported by proprietary and best-in-class technologies, GEE offers a fully integrated suite of rich media content and seamless connectivity solutions that cover the globe. With approximately 1,500 employees and 49 offices on six continents, GEE delivers exceptional service and rapid support to a diverse base of customers around the world. Find out more at: www.geemedia.com.

About Avianca Brasil
Avianca Brasil has been a scheduled carrier since 2002. Covering 22 domestic and one international destinations with over 200 daily flights, the company transported 8.5 million passengers in 2015 on its modern fleet of 41 Airbus aircraft. As a Star Alliance member, the airline offers customers access to more than 1,300 airports worldwide through the networks of its 27 international air partners. Avianca Brasil is widely recognized for the quality of its products and services, such as free meals, individual in-flight entertainment and more legroom, in addition to its Amigo loyalty program, which has over 3.5 registered customers. For more information, please access: www.avianca.com.br, follow @AviancaBrasil on Twitter and join Avianca Brasil on Facebook.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Contacts: 
Jenelle Benoit
Director, Marketing & Communications
+1 310-321-6612
pr@geemedia.com

Kevin Trosian
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
+1 310-740-8624
investor.relations@globaleagleent.com   

Released August 8, 2016