Viasat has introduced a major upgrade to its JetXP business aviation broadband service, unlocking a five-fold increase in capacity across the Eastern United States. The rollout will extend nationwide in the coming months, giving operators access to one of the most powerful in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions available in business aviation today.
The upgrade benefits all customers equipped with Honeywell JetWave or Gogo Plane Simple Ka-band terminals, enabling simultaneous high-bandwidth applications such as HD video conferencing, content streaming, and even emerging generative AI use cases. Operators with JetWave systems can further optimize performance with the latest software release, available through service providers.
Early adopters are already reporting a step-change in onboard experience. A Gulfstream operator flying high-demand East Coast routes described the performance as “truly outstanding,” highlighting both the speed and the ease of the software upgrade.
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According to Viasat, the capacity boost forms part of its wider business aviation enhancement program, which includes uncapped speeds, greater network prioritization, and advanced satellite asset management.
“JetXP already delivers our best-ever in-flight broadband by tapping the full power of our global Ka-band network,” said Kai Tang, Viasat’s head of business aviation. “This latest capacity increase directly addresses customer demand over the US, underscoring our commitment to continuous innovation and to enhancing the onboard experience.”
Launched less than a year ago, JetXP unified the legacy Jet ConneX and Viasat Ka services under one brand. Instead of focusing solely on raw speed, the service emphasizes a holistic inflight connectivity experience, reliable, consistent, and flexible, backed by concierge-style customer service from distribution partners Collins Aerospace, Gogo, and Honeywell.
With capacity now five times greater on key US routes, Viasat is positioning JetXP as a benchmark for business jet connectivity, aligning with the growing expectation that in-flight broadband should rival on-ground performance.
