Honeywell has successfully connected JetWave X, its new high-speed-inflight connectivity system, over Viasat’s satellite network.
The JetWave X system offers business jets uninterrupted global coverage and delivers reliable, and consistent high-speed connectivity of the type typically experienced in homes and offices.
“By successfully passing traffic over the Viasat network, JetWave X has reached a major milestone in our progress to complete its development and certification by the fourth quarter of this year,” said Jason Wissink, President, Services and Connectivity at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies.
“For OEMs and MROs, the simplified product architecture will also make the new system even easier and faster to install than the current-generation JetWave system,” he explained.
Kai Tang, Head of Business Aviation at Viasat, said: “The combination of JetWave X and our JetXP service will deliver an even greater standard of consistent, reliable and seamless in-flight broadband, complemented by Honeywell’s white-glove customer service and 24/7 support.”
JetWave X has been selected by Bombardier and Dassault with specific availability dates by platform to be announced soon. Its availability on additional business jet platforms is expected to be announced in the second half of 2025.
Honeywell is continuing to support the current generation of JetWave systems already operating on approximately 2,000 business jets. The company expects that the existing systems will experience a performance boost from higher speeds with the recently-announced JetXP experience plans.
