Viasat Inc. will install its Ka-band in-flight connectivity (IFC) system on private jet operator Airshare’s new Bombardier Challenger 350 deliveries and future Challenger 3500 deliveries that begin next year.
The first installation on an Airshare Challenger 350 was completed in July 2022, with additional installations occurring over the year’s second half.
By selecting Viasat, Airshare will provide fractional owners travelling on these aircraft a high-speed connectivity solution during all phases of flight, including taxi, takeoff and landing. Viasat’s satellite capacity will enable all devices onboard to stream simultaneously, even in dense geographical areas with heavy aviation traffic.
Commenting on the deal, John Owen, President and CEO of Airshare, said: “Excellent connectivity is no longer simply a nice-to-have amenity while in-flight. Airshare’s best-in-class service demands a reliable connectivity solution that provides fast speeds and a consistent connection from takeoff to touchdown. Our owners want to stay productive, stream video, and otherwise stay in touch with what’s happening on the ground. Choosing Viasat for our new deliveries was an important step as Airshare enters our next phase of growth.”
Airshare is strategically expanding its revolutionary fractional ownership programme beyond its core markets in the central United States, with plans to begin serving customers on the East Coast in the near future.
Claudio D’Amico, Viasat’s business area director, Business Aviation, added: “We’ve entered an exciting relationship with Airshare, and the Viasat Select service plans will deliver the best connectivity performance in business aviation while optimizing operations for predictable budgets. With Airshare’s sharp focus on customer service and an exceptional in-flight experience, we look forward to supporting the new fleet’s connectivity requirements now and into the future.”
The company’s next-generation ViaSat-3 constellation is a trio of satellites that are expected to provide near-global coverage, and will offer Airshare additional capacity to meet its expanding connectivity needs.
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