ViaSat Boosts In-Flight Connectivity Prospects with New Deal

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[Satellite TODAY 05-14-13] ViaSat and the L-3 Platform Integration Division (L-3 PID) have reached an agreement to provide private transport-class aircraft with in-flight connectivity services.

Under the agreement, the companies will collaborate on a complete broadband satellite communication system for airline-sized planes that are custom-fit for use by heads of state and “VVIP” customers. Combining an airborne shipset and global broadband network services from ViaSat with L-3 PID completion services, the in-flight communication system will help ViaSat meet a very broad scope of customer expectations for in-flight performance and operational support.

“As we pursue this VVIP market with L-3 PID, we’re building on a collaboration that has produced numerous mobile satellite system installations," said Paul Baca, vice president of ViaSat Global Mobile Broadband.

"Together with their resources and understanding of these complex aircraft, we believe we can meet a very broad scope of customer expectations for in-flight performance and operational support,” he added.