Global Eagle Entertainment to Present at the Piper Jaffray Technology, Media & Telecommunications Conference

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq:ENT) ("Global Eagle") today announced that Dave Davis, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, will be presenting at the Piper Jaffray Technology, Media & Telecommunications Conference in New York, NY at 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. PT) on Wednesday, March 12, 2014.

The presentation will be made available to the public via a live audio webcast which can be accessed by visiting the investor relations section of Global Eagle's corporate web site at www.globaleagleent.com. The webcast will be archived for thirty days.

About Global Eagle Entertainment

Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. is the leading full service provider of content and connectivity to the worldwide airline industry. Through its combined content, distribution and technology platforms, the Company provides airlines and the millions of travelers they serve with the industry's most complete offering of in-flight video content, e-commerce and information services. Global Eagle provides airline passengers with Internet access, live television, shopping, and travel-related information. The Company has the largest number of satellite-based inflight connectivity systems operating in the world today, with installations on over 500 aircraft. In addition, Global Eagle provides film and television content, games and applications to more than 150 airlines worldwide. Global Eagle is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and maintains offices and support personnel around the world. Find out more at www.globaleagleent.com.

CONTACT: Global Eagle Investor Contact:
         Chris Plunkett / Brad Edwards
         Brainerd Communicators, Inc.
         plunkett@braincomm.com
         edwards@braincomm.com
         212-986-6667

Released February 26, 2014