More than 400 customers have purchased Viasat’s JetXP broadband satcom service since commercial launch late last year, the company said today. JetXP operates on Viasat’s geostationary orbit GX satellite network and features uncapped connectivity speeds, expanded capacity, and more network prioritization for business aviation customers.
Aircraft equipped with Honeywell’s JetWave and Gogo’s Plane Simple Ka-band satcom terminals can opt for the JetXP service. All large-cabin business jets are certified for the JetWave system, while the Plane Simple terminal is approved in the Gulfstream G650/ER, G550, GV, and G280. Additional Plane Simple supplemental type certificates are underway for other aircraft models. Collins Aerospace is also a Viasat distribution partner.
Honeywell is now developing JetWave X, which will be suitable for super-midsize to large-cabin jets and taps into Viasat’s Ka-band network and the Global Xpress satellites that Viasat inherited through its 2023 acquisition of Inmarsat.
“While we’re consistently seeing speeds that exceed 100 Mbps over Europe and other regions, we are well aware that speed tests are just one element of what makes a superb connectivity experience,” said Viasat head of business aviation Kai Tang. “Our most sophisticated users recognize that the overall experience matters more than simple speed tests, and that’s where JetXP really excels.”