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AIX: Viasat introduces Ku/Ka antenna for commercial aircraft
Viasat announced today the introduction of its second-generation Ku-/Ka-band shipset, inclusive of an advanced hybrid antenna and complementary radome. The latest dual-band system, aimed at the commercial wide-body aircraft market,…
AIX: Viasat powers American Airlines live streaming
At the Passenger Experience Conference, Don Buchman, VP Commercial Aviation, Viasat, outlined how American Airlines used its inflight connectivity to bring live music to their aircraft. American Airlines streamed an…
EL AL launches Viasat inflight Wi-Fi on transatlantic flights
Viasat has announced that EL AL Israel Airlines has launched its Viasat in-flight Wi-Fi service on transatlantic flights. The inflight connectivity service will use the advanced ViaSat-2 satellite to bring…
Viasat Q3 results show it now has 1,123 aircraft flying with IFC
Viasat has announced its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2018. At the close of Q3 the number of commercial aircraft in-service flying with Viasat’s IFC…
Neos adds Viasat inflight connectivity to Boeing 787s
Neos, the Italian leisure airline, and Viasat have announced that Viasat’s Ka-band in-flight connectivity service will be offered on Neos’ fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Viasat says the airline…
American Airlines customers get free Apple Music with Viasat
Viasat says entertainment on American Airlines is getting even better on Friday as American Airlines customers will have free access to Apple Music. This will enable passengers to stream more…
Viasat has 1,000 commercial aircraft flying with IFC
Viasat has reached a major commercial aviation milestone by reaching 1,000 commercial aircraft flying globally with its in-flight connectivity (IFC) system. Viasat installed more than 400 of its latest IFC…
Viasat responds to judgement decision on EAN
Viasat has responded to Inmarsat’s news that the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has issued a judgment dealing with Viasat’s challenge to Ofcom’s January 2018 authorisation of Inmarsat’s UK complementary ground…
Tribunal rules in favour of Ofcom’s EAN authorisation decision
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) in London today handed down its judgment dealing with ViaSat’s challenge to Ofcom’s January 2018 authorisation of Inmarsat’s UK complementary ground component (CGC) forming part…
NBAA: Viasat adds GoAeroMx and SoCal Jets as partners
Viasat has expanded its business aviation dealer program, adding two new installation partners: GoAeroMx and SoCal Jets, Inc. Authorized dealers have the ability to sell and install Viasat’s high-speed Ka-band…
NBAA: Viasat IFC selected for Gulfstream G280 business jets
Viasat announced today its high-speed, high-capacity Ka-band in-flight connectivity solution has been selected for the Gulfstream G280 mid-sized business jet. The Viasat in-flight connectivity system will be a line-fit option,…
Viasat offers inflight connectivity for Bombardier Global
Viasat has announced an exclusive distributor agreement with StandardAero to offer a high-speed connectivity package for Bombardier Global business jets. The package will cover Viasat’s Ka-band and dual-band Ka-/Ku-band equipment,…
APEX: La Compagnie selects Viasat for new A321neo aircraft
La Compagnie, the exclusively business-class boutique airline offering two daily flights between New York and Paris, has partnered with Viasat for inflight connectivity on its new Airbus A321neo aircraft. Deployment…
APEX: Aeromexico selects Viasat inflight internet for B737 MAX
Viasat has announced Aeromexico is to deploy its inflight internet system across 18 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with an option to extend up to 60 aircraft. First line-fit installations…
ViaSat-3 satellite enters next phase of integration
Viasat has announced the first ViaSat-3 payload module structure, built by Boeing, has arrived at Viasat’s Tempe, Arizona facility. With the initial payload module structure now at its facility, Viasat…
Viasat activates 122 new aircraft in Q1 of fiscal year 2019
Viasat has announced its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2018, showing revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 was $438.9 million, up 15%…
Finnair launches Viasat inflight connectivity on European flights
Finnair is launching a new high-speed inflight connectivity service on its narrow-body Airbus fleet on European flights. From July 19 onwards, it says Finnair customers will be able to enjoy…
El Al launches inflight connectivity on Israel-Europe routes
Israel-based airline El Al has launched its new inflight Wi-Fi service, which uses Viasat’s Ka-band equipment, on routes between Israel and Europe. El Al officially launched the service at Ben…
