Viasat has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Etihad Airways.
Etihad will deploy Viasat Amara across its entire fleet, on both widebody and narrowbody aircraft.
This collaboration is set to revolutionise the passenger experience, providing high-speed inflight connectivity for the likes of streaming, live TV, social media and browsing.
The Viasat Amara solution is already factory-installed on Etihad’s new A321LR, A350 and Boeing 787 fleets. It offers future-proof multi-orbit capabilities, ensuring a consistent and premium digital experience.
This deepened agreement underscores Etihad’s commitment to delivering world-class hospitality and aligns with its vision for an advanced, connected journey.
Meherwan Polad, Chief Commercial Officer at Viasat Aviation, said: “We’re thrilled that Etihad will benefit from the long-term value of our innovation pipeline, which will bring exceptional inflight Wi-Fi experiences to its guests through multi-orbit capabilities and next-generation hardware for years to come. We look forward to continuing to support Etihad as they continue to turn their ambitious vision for the inflight experience into a reality.”
Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer at Etihad, said: “Our guests expect the same seamless digital experience in the air as they enjoy on the ground. With Viasat’s advanced connectivity across our fleet, travellers can stream their favourite shows, play games, take video calls, catch live sports, stay connected with loved ones, or simply browse and shop at high speed. This partnership also ensures Etihad has access to Viasat’s latest technology as it evolves, keeping us at the forefront of in-flight connectivity. It’s about giving our guests the freedom to enjoy their flight time exactly as they choose.”
