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Follow on Google News | ViaSat Receives First Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Its In-Cabin Distribution SystemFAA-Certification Signals Critical Milestone in ViaSat’s Transformation into a Prime In-Flight Entertainment Contractor
By: ViaSat UK The ViaSat in-cabin distribution system bridges the Company’s antenna system to the in-flight entertainment system in order to provide full internet connectivity with streaming capabilities to all passenger devices and complete distribution of broadcast TV over satellite to the onboard seatback display. The ViaSat system consists of a Network Access Unit (NAU), wireless access points inside the cabin and cabling to interface between the satellite terminal and the IFEC system. The system, deployed by ViaSat on Virgin America, provides both internet connectivity and broadcast TV across ViaSat’s Ka-band and hybrid Ka-/Ku-band terminals. The ViaSat in-cabin distribution system was designed to be universal and interface with different IFE systems. “Receiving STC approval from the FAA sends a clear message to the industry – ViaSat is both a leading in-flight internet service provider and a world-class prime contractor for in-flight entertainment and connectivity,” Vertically-Integrated Network Support for Enhanced Passenger Engagement By receiving STC approval, ViaSat can target direct opportunities as a prime IFEC contractor. With today’s announcement, the Company now offers a vertically-integrated network support system, inclusive of FAA certifications, passenger-facing internet access portals, an end-to-end in-flight communications system that extends from passengers’ personal devices to the world’s highest capacity satellite system, as well as flexible vertically-integrated business models that respond to shifts in airline and internet businesses. These offerings are backed by ViaSat’s in-flight internet system, which has won more industry awards in the past 12-months than any other comparable system. The ViaSat in-flight internet system is recognized for delivering an at-home internet experience, with the freedom to watch, stream content and shop directly on any connected device when in-flight at speeds that are typically 8 to 10 times faster than any other in-flight Wi-Fi system available on the market today. For more information on ViaSat’s in-flight internet system or vertically-integrated network strategy, visit ViaSat online at: www.viasat.com, or visit the Company at APEX 2015 this week in Portland, Oregon (Booth #451). Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to FAA approval of a STC, the design and development of an enhanced in-cabin in-flight entertainment and internet system, the performance, expected capacity, service, speeds, coverage and other features of dual-band Ku/Ka service on ViaSat's Best Available Network, and the timing, cost, economics and other benefits associated therewith, and the dates of installation and rollout on Virgin America and the expected pricing by Virgin America. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the ViaSat-1 and ViaSat-2 satellites, unexpected expenses or delays related to satellite projects, the ability to successfully implement ViaSat's business plan for broadband satellite services on ViaSat's anticipated timeline or at all; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites used to supply these new services, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; End
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