ViaSat Inc. has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) of approval from the FAA to install its Ka-band satellite antennas and radomes on the Airbus A320 aircraft. This certification, coupled with their in-cabin distribution STC, enables airlines to deploy ViaSat's complete end-to-end in-flight connectivity system.
ViaSat offers a vertically-integrated in-flight internet offering, inclusive of FAA certifications, wireless IFE system support, passenger-facing internet access portals, and an end-to-end in-flight entertainment and connectivity service extending from its highest capacity satellite system to passengers' personal devices. They have deployed this system on a new Virgin America aircraft, providing both internet connectivity and broadcast TV across their Ka-band and hybrid Ka-/Ku-band terminals.
ViaSat's Ka-band in-flight internet service is deployed on nearly 500 commercial planes in the U.S. This service provides gate-to-gate internet access with speeds that are typically 8 to 10 times faster than any other in-flight Wi-Fi system available on the market today. This in-flight internet service gives passengers access to the real internet for entertainment and connectivity and offers unmatched quality, performance, scale and speed, which ranges from 12 to 20 Mbps to each connected device.
Learn more about ViaSat's in-flight internet system.
