Jetstar Picks Viasat AMARA for 11 Boeing 787s with Mid-2027 Rollout
Viasat is installing its AMARA multi-orbit connectivity platform on 11 Jetstar Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with initial aircraft live and full deployment by mid-2027. The Ka-band system enables streaming, messaging and browsing for Business Class and paid Economy, with software-driven capacity upgrades from ViaSat-3 and Telesat Lightspeed.
1. Jetstar Selects Viasat AMARA for Boeing 787 Fleet
Jetstar Airways has chosen Viasat to equip 11 upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliners with its AMARA multi-orbit in-flight connectivity system, with installations already underway and initial service live on select aircraft. Full fleet rollout is scheduled through mid-2027 across Jetstar’s long-haul international network.
2. AMARA Platform and Future Scalability
The AMARA system leverages high-capacity Ka-band satellites and dynamic traffic steering to deliver reliable streaming, messaging and browsing for Business Class and paid Economy travelers. Software-driven enhancements will allow seamless integration of ViaSat-3 bandwidth and planned Telesat Lightspeed LEO capacity without additional hardware.
3. Strategic and Financial Implications
The partnership secures a multi-year connectivity contract that should bolster Viasat’s recurring revenue and reinforce its presence in the Asia-Pacific aviation market. This deal validates Viasat’s multi-orbit strategy and positions the company ahead of competitors as airlines demand higher bandwidth for long-haul services.