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ViaSat Launches Faster In-Flight Connectivity for Bizjets

The ViaSat-2 service will offer passengers in large cabin business jets higher in-flight wireless connection speeds. ViaSat
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Key Takeaways:

  • ViaSat is launching its ViaSat-2 service to provide significantly higher in-flight internet speeds for large cabin business jets, capable of 1 Gigabit per second via its Global Aero Terminal 5510 hardware.
  • The service offers speeds comparable to home or office, supporting high-bandwidth uses like video streaming and VPN, and uniquely maintains performance regardless of the number of users.
  • Available now, the system covers 90% of popular flight routes with current data plans up to 16 Mbps (set to increase by 2020), starting at $7,000 per month.
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ViaSat will soon launch its ViaSat-2 service, allowing large cabin bizjets to provide even higher connection speeds to users in flight. The service is an upgrade to ViaSat’s already capable system, which provides Ku- and Ka-band satellite coverage.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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