Viasat, a global player in satellite communications, has announced that Jetstar Airways, Australia’s low cost airline, has selected Viasat AMARA, Viasat’s next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution to equip its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.

Viasat’s system will be installed across 11 Jetstar aircraft, delivering a reliable in-flight internet experience that supports streaming, messaging and browsing in-flight. The solution was selected as part of Jetstar’s cabin modernisation programme to support long-haul and ultra-long-haul missions, where consistent, high-quality connectivity is increasingly critical to the passenger experience.

Installation for Viasat’s new customer has already begun, with the initial aircraft entering service earlier this month. Full fleet installations will continue through to mid 2027 bringing high-performance, multi-orbit-ready connectivity to passengers across Jetstar’s expanding international network.

Don Buchman, President of Viasat Aviation, commented: “Jetstar is making a deliberate investment in the future of the onboard experience, particularly for longer-range flying. Viasat AMARA was designed for exactly this challenge – delivering a consistent, high-quality connection today, while giving airlines a clear path to scale capacity, resilience, and performance over time through a truly multi-orbit network architecture. By combining Jetstar’s modernised cabins with Viasat’s expanding global satellite network, we’re enabling an in-flight connectivity platform that can grow with passenger expectations and adapt as new capacity and technologies are introduced.”

Enabled by Viasat’s high-capacity Ka-band satellite network, Jetstar Business Class passengers will receive access to in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi when flying on the refreshed 787 aircraft, with a range of paid options available for Economy passengers. Viasat AMARA is designed to evolve through software-driven network enhancements, enabling Jetstar to seamlessly benefit from additional capacity and new satellite networks as they come online, without adding operational complexity.

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