{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"4519","rtpr_id":"nGNXbwNQkV","ticker":"VSAT","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["VSAT"],"title":"Jetstar Selects Viasat to Power In-flight Connectivity Across Its Long-Range International Routes","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-04-22T12:00:00.352Z","article_body":"CARLSBAD, Calif., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viasat Inc.\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=d_K6CiHvktlm32r2moR56gVYLHdjMf2F6ivlZNLMmxa7EQr1MkADmwGmCu4GeXsZCE_yKwvre4wG98Wbcy2qjQ==)\n(NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, have announced\nthat Jetstar Airways, Australia’s leading low cost airline, has selected\nViasat AMARA, Viasat’s next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution\nto equip its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.\n\nViasat’s industry-leading system will be installed across 11 Jetstar\naircraft, delivering a fast, reliable in-flight internet experience that\nsupports streaming, messaging and browsing in-flight. The solution was\nselected as part of Jetstar’s cabin modernization program to support\nlong-haul and ultra-long-haul missions, where consistent, high-quality\nconnectivity is increasingly critical to the passenger experience.\n\nInstallation for Viasat’s new customer has already begun, with the initial\naircraft entering service earlier this month. Full fleet installations will\ncontinue through to mid 2027 bringing high-performance, multi-orbit-ready\nconnectivity to passengers across Jetstar’s expanding international network.\n\nDon Buchman, President of Viasat Aviation, said: “Jetstar is making a\ndeliberate investment in the future of the onboard experience, particularly\nfor longer-range flying. Viasat AMARA was designed for exactly this challenge\n-- delivering a consistent, high-quality connection today, while giving\nairlines a clear path to scale capacity, resilience, and performance over time\nthrough a truly multi-orbit network architecture. By combining Jetstar’s\nmodernized cabins with Viasat’s expanding global satellite network, we’re\nenabling an in-flight connectivity platform that can grow with passenger\nexpectations and adapt as new capacity and technologies are introduced.”\n\nEnabled today by Viasat’s high-capacity Ka-band satellite network, Jetstar\nBusiness Class passengers will receive access to in-flight entertainment and\nWi-Fi when flying on the refreshed 787 aircraft, with a range of paid options\navailable for Economy passengers. Importantly, Viasat AMARA is designed to\nevolve through software-driven network enhancements, enabling Jetstar to\nseamlessly benefit from additional capacity and new satellite networks as they\ncome online, without adding operational complexity.\n\nJetstar Advances Wi-Fi Strategy with a Smart Multi-Orbit Connectivity Platform\nWith 94% of travelers preferring to use their own devices in-flight*, Viasat\nAMARA will play a central role in Jetstar’s cabin strategy, supporting the\nairline’s move away from traditional seatback screens in favor of a\npersonal-device-centric experience.\n\nViasat AMARA is a multi-network, multi-orbit connectivity platform that\nintelligently blends satellite resources to deliver consistent, high-quality\nperformance across aircraft types, routes, and flight conditions. By\ndynamically steering traffic across the best available network paths, the\nplatform is designed to maintain reliability and performance even as demand\nshifts across regions, flight profiles, and phases of flight.\n\nThis partnership is underpinned by Viasat’s expanding global network\nroadmap, including the continued deployment of ViaSat-3 capacity, which is\nexpected to add significant new bandwidth across the Asia-Pacific region, and\nthe planned integration of Ka-band LEO capacity from Telesat Lightspeed.\nTogether, these investments support a resilient, scalable, and future-ready\nmulti-orbit architecture designed specifically to meet the growing demands of\ncommercial aviation.\n\nViasat AMARA is part of the aviation portfolio within the company’s\nCommunications Services segment.\n\n*Viasat Passenger Experience Survey 2024\n\nAbout Viasat\nViasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and\neverything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around\nthe world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and\nmilitaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing\nthe ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable,\nsecure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people’s lives\nanywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a\nsustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition\nof Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two\ncompanies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more\nat www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room \n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=d_K6CiHvktlm32r2moR56pHNXPMbtCHCrgD1KI52jlC9mzRr9v5TvO5z76UYxANn6aiWo2NtwRJC_dhaClYEJzmWWisQQrI6feetWO5pAaZxQuTphitcpOfUbXdys2uY)or\nfollow us on LinkedIn\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=onnfu7X_a1PWaI6ODSh7kcBGMFpmV1Rvg6vYCWEhpVDRox2l29_V7h6iLSbAEKOjbxJ6kBVFQ7WOP6K1X0l-HukWHHKXNHdyZbOXV-T0-rc=), X\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=hetbmMebihS5MIJUFlgvY8ruIN-ymCsOR_aPix4Bg5bNV28iWudOXswSwccFe-HRKLWBZiGmxnHOPxQ6vQekxA==), Instagram\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=i8B5ZB2I9ukSYNxTnIL8dOth_cOj3gk57Zer4UvbC_KdRzoekVW3oPHLsReVZexmyYlVnC-mHHPjQGoA3Y-NvQ==), Facebook\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=FIv-R28g0VS_C5m--scMVYz1K7OhrFS4bpzJihFN2gEAM8ln7Fudqgc4OaySv97txf9g0swL-Id16Mvqu8OfaQ==), Bluesky\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=msAVWeY2-VzBRnX0RNjcd44cy7Eqjb6z3cjCrxlP_gAnw8-UB2rcyOQKPi0p47gJtdBgl6RctuyvQ6tneVvzkLevTThXyg98sfdsxcoO8NU=), Threads\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=IxkoBijLmCmJmfiF7fy5HRu-iSC0lzNDmlZ-7Bxxa7s0T7zLhf2XnDiOunY9IrO03UB6LRjfm6bi8EcnE-uRM9LABWtLFQ4L3dO-scJFEq0=),\nand YouTube\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=mJ9wJCpqT623l3lTadEn_OPBdpGXmk_htnCASPl4-ZVRaObwN6ayDgwVWckQexiHoc7CU2IMTyOozVSpa-8AhLRboQDtq6yGdv8o8s2OY1k=). \n\nCopyright © 2026 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat,\nthe Viasat logo and the Viasat Signal are registered trademarks in the\nU.S. and in other countries of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company\nnames mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be\ntrademarks of their respective owners. \n\nViasat, Inc. Contacts:\nScott Goryl, External Communications, Corporate &\nAviation, Scott.Goryl@viasat.com\nLisa Curran/Peter Lopez, Investor Relations, IR@viasat.com\n\nAbout the Jetstar Group\nSince taking off in 2004, the Jetstar Group has carried more than 400 million\npassengers across its extensive domestic and international network. The Group\nincludes Jetstar Airways in Australia and New Zealand (a wholly owned\nsubsidiary of the Qantas Group) and Jetstar Japan in Japan. Together, the\nJetstar Group operates a modern fleet of more than 120 Airbus and Boeing\naircraft, flying to over 50 destinations across more than 130 routes. Jetstar\nis committed to offering great value low fares, helping customers takeoff more\nfor less. Recognised globally for safety and service, Jetstar continues to be\nranked among the world’s best low-cost carriers.\n\nContact Jetstar:\nJetstar Media, jetstarmedia@jetstar.com \n\nForward-Looking Statements\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to\nthe safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities\nExchange Act of 1934. This press release contains forward-looking statements,\nincluding statements related to the features, benefits and performance of the\nViasat AMARA solution; the timing and scope of the introduction and deployment\nof Viasat’s in-flight connectivity services on Jetstar aircraft; the\nadditional ViaSat-3 capacity expected to come online; and the planned\nintegration of Ka-band LEO capacity from Telesat Lightspeed. Readers are\ncautioned that actual results could differ materially and adversely from those\nexpressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual\nresults to differ include: our ability to successfully implement our business\nplan for our broadband services on our anticipated timeline or at all; risks\nassociated with the construction, launch and operation of the satellite(s)\nused to supply these services, including the effect of any anomaly,\noperational failure or degradation in satellite performance; contractual\nproblems; product defects; manufacturing issues or delays; regulatory issues;\nchanges in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key suppliers;\ntechnologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that\ndo not perform according to expectations; and other factors affecting the\naviation sector generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors\ncontained in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov,\nincluding Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly\nReports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any\nforward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are\nmade. Viasat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any\nforward-looking statements for any reason. \n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f19815f1-333c-4b47-89e0-78d33b1d873d)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNXbwNQkV","title":"Jetstar Selects Viasat to Power In-flight Connectivity Across Its Long-Range International Routes","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"VSAT","created":"2026-04-22T12:00:00.352Z","tickers":["VSAT"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"CARLSBAD, Calif., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viasat Inc.\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=d_K6CiHvktlm32r2moR56gVYLHdjMf2F6ivlZNLMmxa7EQr1MkADmwGmCu4GeXsZCE_yKwvre4wG98Wbcy2qjQ==)\n(NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, have announced\nthat Jetstar Airways, Australia’s leading low cost airline, has selected\nViasat AMARA, Viasat’s next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution\nto equip its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.\n\nViasat’s industry-leading system will be installed across 11 Jetstar\naircraft, delivering a fast, reliable in-flight internet experience that\nsupports streaming, messaging and browsing in-flight. The solution was\nselected as part of Jetstar’s cabin modernization program to support\nlong-haul and ultra-long-haul missions, where consistent, high-quality\nconnectivity is increasingly critical to the passenger experience.\n\nInstallation for Viasat’s new customer has already begun, with the initial\naircraft entering service earlier this month. Full fleet installations will\ncontinue through to mid 2027 bringing high-performance, multi-orbit-ready\nconnectivity to passengers across Jetstar’s expanding international network.\n\nDon Buchman, President of Viasat Aviation, said: “Jetstar is making a\ndeliberate investment in the future of the onboard experience, particularly\nfor longer-range flying. Viasat AMARA was designed for exactly this challenge\n-- delivering a consistent, high-quality connection today, while giving\nairlines a clear path to scale capacity, resilience, and performance over time\nthrough a truly multi-orbit network architecture. By combining Jetstar’s\nmodernized cabins with Viasat’s expanding global satellite network, we’re\nenabling an in-flight connectivity platform that can grow with passenger\nexpectations and adapt as new capacity and technologies are introduced.”\n\nEnabled today by Viasat’s high-capacity Ka-band satellite network, Jetstar\nBusiness Class passengers will receive access to in-flight entertainment and\nWi-Fi when flying on the refreshed 787 aircraft, with a range of paid options\navailable for Economy passengers. Importantly, Viasat AMARA is designed to\nevolve through software-driven network enhancements, enabling Jetstar to\nseamlessly benefit from additional capacity and new satellite networks as they\ncome online, without adding operational complexity.\n\nJetstar Advances Wi-Fi Strategy with a Smart Multi-Orbit Connectivity Platform\nWith 94% of travelers preferring to use their own devices in-flight*, Viasat\nAMARA will play a central role in Jetstar’s cabin strategy, supporting the\nairline’s move away from traditional seatback screens in favor of a\npersonal-device-centric experience.\n\nViasat AMARA is a multi-network, multi-orbit connectivity platform that\nintelligently blends satellite resources to deliver consistent, high-quality\nperformance across aircraft types, routes, and flight conditions. By\ndynamically steering traffic across the best available network paths, the\nplatform is designed to maintain reliability and performance even as demand\nshifts across regions, flight profiles, and phases of flight.\n\nThis partnership is underpinned by Viasat’s expanding global network\nroadmap, including the continued deployment of ViaSat-3 capacity, which is\nexpected to add significant new bandwidth across the Asia-Pacific region, and\nthe planned integration of Ka-band LEO capacity from Telesat Lightspeed.\nTogether, these investments support a resilient, scalable, and future-ready\nmulti-orbit architecture designed specifically to meet the growing demands of\ncommercial aviation.\n\nViasat AMARA is part of the aviation portfolio within the company’s\nCommunications Services segment.\n\n*Viasat Passenger Experience Survey 2024\n\nAbout Viasat\nViasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and\neverything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around\nthe world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and\nmilitaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing\nthe ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable,\nsecure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people’s lives\nanywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea, while building a\nsustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition\nof Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two\ncompanies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more\nat www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room \n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=d_K6CiHvktlm32r2moR56pHNXPMbtCHCrgD1KI52jlC9mzRr9v5TvO5z76UYxANn6aiWo2NtwRJC_dhaClYEJzmWWisQQrI6feetWO5pAaZxQuTphitcpOfUbXdys2uY)or\nfollow us on LinkedIn\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=onnfu7X_a1PWaI6ODSh7kcBGMFpmV1Rvg6vYCWEhpVDRox2l29_V7h6iLSbAEKOjbxJ6kBVFQ7WOP6K1X0l-HukWHHKXNHdyZbOXV-T0-rc=), X\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=hetbmMebihS5MIJUFlgvY8ruIN-ymCsOR_aPix4Bg5bNV28iWudOXswSwccFe-HRKLWBZiGmxnHOPxQ6vQekxA==), Instagram\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=i8B5ZB2I9ukSYNxTnIL8dOth_cOj3gk57Zer4UvbC_KdRzoekVW3oPHLsReVZexmyYlVnC-mHHPjQGoA3Y-NvQ==), Facebook\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=FIv-R28g0VS_C5m--scMVYz1K7OhrFS4bpzJihFN2gEAM8ln7Fudqgc4OaySv97txf9g0swL-Id16Mvqu8OfaQ==), Bluesky\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=msAVWeY2-VzBRnX0RNjcd44cy7Eqjb6z3cjCrxlP_gAnw8-UB2rcyOQKPi0p47gJtdBgl6RctuyvQ6tneVvzkLevTThXyg98sfdsxcoO8NU=), Threads\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=IxkoBijLmCmJmfiF7fy5HRu-iSC0lzNDmlZ-7Bxxa7s0T7zLhf2XnDiOunY9IrO03UB6LRjfm6bi8EcnE-uRM9LABWtLFQ4L3dO-scJFEq0=),\nand YouTube\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=mJ9wJCpqT623l3lTadEn_OPBdpGXmk_htnCASPl4-ZVRaObwN6ayDgwVWckQexiHoc7CU2IMTyOozVSpa-8AhLRboQDtq6yGdv8o8s2OY1k=). \n\nCopyright © 2026 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat,\nthe Viasat logo and the Viasat Signal are registered trademarks in the\nU.S. and in other countries of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company\nnames mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be\ntrademarks of their respective owners. \n\nViasat, Inc. Contacts:\nScott Goryl, External Communications, Corporate &\nAviation, Scott.Goryl@viasat.com\nLisa Curran/Peter Lopez, Investor Relations, IR@viasat.com\n\nAbout the Jetstar Group\nSince taking off in 2004, the Jetstar Group has carried more than 400 million\npassengers across its extensive domestic and international network. The Group\nincludes Jetstar Airways in Australia and New Zealand (a wholly owned\nsubsidiary of the Qantas Group) and Jetstar Japan in Japan. Together, the\nJetstar Group operates a modern fleet of more than 120 Airbus and Boeing\naircraft, flying to over 50 destinations across more than 130 routes. Jetstar\nis committed to offering great value low fares, helping customers takeoff more\nfor less. Recognised globally for safety and service, Jetstar continues to be\nranked among the world’s best low-cost carriers.\n\nContact Jetstar:\nJetstar Media, jetstarmedia@jetstar.com \n\nForward-Looking Statements\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to\nthe safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities\nExchange Act of 1934. This press release contains forward-looking statements,\nincluding statements related to the features, benefits and performance of the\nViasat AMARA solution; the timing and scope of the introduction and deployment\nof Viasat’s in-flight connectivity services on Jetstar aircraft; the\nadditional ViaSat-3 capacity expected to come online; and the planned\nintegration of Ka-band LEO capacity from Telesat Lightspeed. Readers are\ncautioned that actual results could differ materially and adversely from those\nexpressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual\nresults to differ include: our ability to successfully implement our business\nplan for our broadband services on our anticipated timeline or at all; risks\nassociated with the construction, launch and operation of the satellite(s)\nused to supply these services, including the effect of any anomaly,\noperational failure or degradation in satellite performance; contractual\nproblems; product defects; manufacturing issues or delays; regulatory issues;\nchanges in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key suppliers;\ntechnologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that\ndo not perform according to expectations; and other factors affecting the\naviation sector generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors\ncontained in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov,\nincluding Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly\nReports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any\nforward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are\nmade. Viasat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any\nforward-looking statements for any reason. \n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/f19815f1-333c-4b47-89e0-78d33b1d873d)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-04-22T12:00:00.790838257Z","server_sent_at_ms":1776859200790},"received_at":"2026-04-22T12:00:00.843Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"3178","press_release_id":"4519","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Technology Hardware & Equipment","sector":"Information Technology"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"partnership","narrative":"Jetstar Airways selected Viasat to equip its fleet of 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with the next-generation Viasat AMARA in-flight connectivity solution.\n\nThe installations support Jetstar's cabin modernization for long-haul missions, with the initial aircraft already in service and full fleet rollout expected by mid-2027.\n\nThe partnership leverages Viasat's expanding global network roadmap, including ViaSat-3 and planned Ka-band LEO capacity from Telesat Lightspeed.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":true,"suggestedAngle":"Viasat wins Jetstar 787 fleet for AMARA solution, expanding APAC footprint with multi-orbit ready tech."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"aircraft_count":11,"install_completion":"mid 2027"}},"quotedText":"Jetstar is making a deliberate investment in the future of the onboard experience, particularly for longer-range flying.","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Don Buchman","role":"President of Viasat Aviation"},{"name":"Scott Goryl","role":"External Communications"},{"name":"Lisa Curran","role":"Investor Relations"},{"name":"Peter Lopez","role":"Investor Relations"}],"products":["Viasat AMARA","Boeing 787 Dreamliner","ViaSat-3","Telesat Lightspeed"],"companies":[{"name":"Viasat Inc.","ticker":"VSAT"},{"name":"Jetstar Airways","relationship":"partner"},{"name":"Qantas Group","relationship":"partner"},{"name":"Telesat","relationship":"partner"},{"name":"Inmarsat","relationship":"acquired subsidiary"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":3,"reasoning":"Viasat secured a new commercial customer in Jetstar for its next-generation AMARA solution across 11 aircraft, validating the platform and expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint."},"tickerRelevance":{"others":[],"primary":"VSAT"},"eventTypeSecondary":["product_launch"]},"event_type":"partnership","event_type_secondary":["product_launch"],"sentiment":"bullish","material_impact_score":3,"narrative":"Jetstar Airways selected Viasat to equip its fleet of 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with the next-generation Viasat AMARA in-flight connectivity solution.\n\nThe installations support Jetstar's cabin modernization for long-haul missions, with the initial aircraft already in service and full fleet rollout expected by mid-2027.\n\nThe partnership leverages Viasat's expanding global network roadmap, including ViaSat-3 and planned Ka-band LEO capacity from Telesat Lightspeed.","key_figures":{"customDimensions":{"aircraft_count":11,"install_completion":"mid 2027"}},"named_entities":{"people":[{"name":"Don Buchman","role":"President of Viasat Aviation"},{"name":"Scott Goryl","role":"External Communications"},{"name":"Lisa Curran","role":"Investor Relations"},{"name":"Peter Lopez","role":"Investor Relations"}],"products":["Viasat AMARA","Boeing 787 Dreamliner","ViaSat-3","Telesat Lightspeed"],"companies":[{"name":"Viasat Inc.","ticker":"VSAT"},{"name":"Jetstar Airways","relationship":"partner"},{"name":"Qantas Group","relationship":"partner"},{"name":"Telesat","relationship":"partner"},{"name":"Inmarsat","relationship":"acquired subsidiary"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"model_name":"glm-4.7","prompt_hash":"sha256:2f2748f0fcc8c4f2","schema_hash":"sha256:ad96b863d7123008","created_at":"2026-04-22T13:57:09.127Z","global_importance":3,"audience_relevance":3,"importance_components":{"method":"backfill-heuristic","signals":{"bodyLong":false,"headlineTier1":false,"tickerCovered":false,"hadSignificance":false},"version":1,"computedAt":"2026-04-27T11:52:54.100Z"}},"durationMs":135177,"modelName":"glm-4.7"}}