Viasat has announced that business aviation customers using its inflight connectivity (IFC) solution on super-midsized private jets are benefitting from expanded coverage in the Middle East and South America.
The service enhancement is available to users of Viasat’s Global Aero Terminal (GAT) 5510, which already provides high-performance connectivity with uncapped speeds over North and Central America, the Caribbean, North Atlantic flight tracks and Europe.
The coverage expansion into the Middle East and South America has been delivered by optimising the use of Viasat’s satellite network assets and management tools. Existing customers only require an over-the-air software download and remote configuration.
The GAT 5510 terminal is certified for a range of private jets. It is available as a linefit option on the Gulfstream G280, Bombardier C3500 and Embraer Praetors and as a retrofit option with Supplemental Type Certificate (STCs) on several popular airframes.
Kai Tang, Head of Business Aviation at Viasat, said: “This is a very important segment of our market and has shown significant growth, driven by large fleet operators who have emphasised the importance of coverage into the Middle East and South America.”
“As our service for super-midsized private jets continues to evolve, it has also transitioned from its former name of Viasat Ka and is now part of our next-generation JetXP inflight connectivity brand,” continued Tang.
