Viasat enters multi-orbit realm with LEO offeringnews Rob Hodgetts 17 Nov 25 0Viasat has partnered with Telesat to add a low Earth orbit (LEO) component to its geostationary satellite (GEO) offering as it bids to become a… Read more
Viasat announces iQe app for performance measurement beyond network speednews Fayaz Hussain 14 Oct 25 0Satellite communications provider Viasat announced plans to launch In-flight Quality of Experience (iQe) application offering users insight into JetXP’s connectivity performance. Viasat’s iQe concept will… Read more
Viasat to enhance connectivity on Hawaii routesnews Rob Hodgetts 7 Jul 25 0Satellite connectivity provider Viasat has conducted successful test flights linking its Global Aero Terminal (GAT) 5510 to a ViaSat-3 satellite for the first time. A… Read more
CJIQ 225 focuses on business jet operators in Asianews Mike Stones 16 Jun 25 0The latest edition of Corporate Jet Investor Quarterly focuses on business jet operators in Asia, goes motor racing with Jetcraft’s CEO and compares Gulfstream’s new… Read more
The Official Guide to Aircraft Connectivity 2025news Rob Hodgetts 6 Nov 24 0So you want great connectivity on your business jet (that’s a given, right?) but you don’t know your LEO from your GEO. Or maybe you… Read more
SD unveils expanded plans for Viasat’s Jet ConneXnews Yves Le Marquand 17 Oct 23 0Satcom Direct (SD) has an expanded range of service plans for Viasat’s Jet ConneX inflight broadband service, it announced at NBAA-BACE. The new plans will… Read more
Viasat completes Inmarsat acquisitionnews CJI Expert 31 May 23 0Viasat has completed the acquisition of Inmarsat in a multi-hundred-million-dollar deal. The global communications company said the merger will deliver improved connectivity and key safety… Read more
Viasat expands connectivity in Brazil with Satcomnews CJI Expert 30 Aug 22 0Communications company Viasat has partnered with connectivity firm Satcom Direct to expand its service across Brazil. Read more
Bizav in-flight connectivity set to grow by 50% in next decadenews CJI Expert 22 Aug 22 0Business aircraft with in-flight connectivity are expected to grow by 50% within the next decade, Euroconsult told CJI. Read more
Viasat selected as connectivity provider for Airshare’s Bombardier deliveriesnews CJI Expert 16 Aug 22 0Communications company Viasat has been selected by US fractional ownership and jet card provider Airshare to provide in-flight connectivity for new aircraft deliveries. Read more
Connectivity specialist Viasat to acquire Inmarsatnews CJI Expert 24 Jun 22 0Viasat’s stockholders have approved a $7.3bn deal to acquire Inmarsat, which is expected to close in the second half of this year subject to regulatory… Read more
Viasat gets FAA approval for Dassault 7X and 8Xnews CJI Expert 20 Jun 22 0CJI Summary * The US Federal Aviation Association has approved Viasat’s Ka-band connectivity system for Dassault Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X aircraft. * Dassault Service… Read more
CJI Asia 2021 Live Blognews Alasdair Whyte 17 Nov 21 0Welcome to CJI Asia 2021! To learn more about the sessions, find our agenda here. Or you can watch the event live streamed by registering for your… Read more
Viasat to acquire Inmarsat in multi-billion dealnews Yves Le Marquand 8 Nov 21 0Viasat Inc. is to acquire Inmarsat in a transaction valued at $7.3bn. The two firms announced the definitive agreement today (November 8th) which comprises of… Read more
NBAA-BACE 2021 Blognews Alasdair Whyte 12 Oct 21 0Welcome to Corporate Jet Investor’s coverage of the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (BACE) 2021, happening in Las Vegas. Sustainability is a key theme… Read more
NBAA: Viasat announces new Viasat Select servicenews Alasdair Whyte 11 Oct 21 0Viasat announced a new direct service model for business aviation Ka-band connectivity, called Viasat Select, on October 11th at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention and… Read more
Viasat offers Ka-Band connectivity in Brazilnews CJI Expert 6 Oct 21 0Viasat has expanded its Ka-band coverage across Brazil to cover more than 90% of the most-travelled flight routes. The increased capacity will enable passengers onboard… Read more
Viasat IFC now available on G650 and G650ERnews Yves Le Marquand 26 Aug 20 0Viasat’s business aviation in-flight connectivity (IFC) system has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA through Gulfstream Aerospace, for the Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream… Read more
FAA approves Viasat system onboard Gulfstream G650 and G650ER aircraftnews Yves Le Marquand 18 Aug 20 0Gulfstream Aerospace has received approval from the FAA to install a highspeed, dual internet system on its Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER aircraft. Supplied by… Read more
The ultimate CJI guide to business aircraft connectivitynews CJI Expert 17 Dec 18 0“We are all now connected by the internet,” said the late Stephen Hawking, “Like neurons in a giant brain.” When it comes to choosing between… Read more
