Benzinga | Jun 17, 2021 08:11AM EDT

Flexjet And Viasat Announce Partnership To Install Viasat's In-Flight Connectivity System On Select Flexjet Fleets

Flexjet LLC, a global leader in fractional private jet travel, and Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ:VSAT), a global communications company, today announced a partnership to install Viasat's industry-leading in-flight connectivity (IFC) system on select Flexjet fleets. This partnership is two-fold: it will provide Viasat's high-speed Ka-band IFC service on Flexjet's Embraer Praetor 600 super-mid cabin fleet, which serves transatlantic and domestic European routes; additionally, the partnership will provide Viasat's Ku-band IFC service to Flexjet's Bombardier Global and Gulfstream G450 and G650 aircraft with a path to transition these aircraft to Viasat's Ka-band system in the future.

The Flexjet/Viasat relationship is designed around creating an exceptional connectivity experience that will provide Flexjet with better service economics, enhanced service flexibility gained through Viasat's vertical integration strategy, and greater service accountability.