CARLSBAD, Calif. and SEATTLE -- ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) has been selected by Connexion by Boeing, a division of the Boeing Company (NYSE: BA), for the design, development and initial production of 55 airborne broadband terminals for the business aviation market. The engineering and production of the data transceiver router server (DTRS) subsystems are part of the Connexion by Boeing and Rockwell Collins agreement to launch Rockwell Collins' eXchange(TM) mobile Internet access service for operators of business aircraft.

"This is an important step in expanding the market for the Connexion by Boeing(SM) service. Connexion by Boeing is committed to providing broadband Internet access to a wide range of mobile users, and we are pleased to be a part of this initiative to provide services to these airborne platforms," said Steve Cable, vice president, ViaSat Broadband Systems.

ViaSat is already producing airborne and ground receiver and transmitter subsystems for Connexion by Boeing service on commercial airlines. As a derivative of these current products, the DTRS is designed to meet the unique needs of the eXchange service for general aviation. The timing of the DTRS production deliveries enables aircraft installations in preparation for initial eXchange service launch in 2005.

Rockwell Collins and Connexion by Boeing formed a strategic agreement to pursue mobile real-time, high-speed Internet access communication services for business aircraft. Connexion by Boeing has a global network for bringing high- speed intranet, e-mail, and Internet services to aircraft in flight. Rockwell Collins brings its integration, installation, and customer support expertise. Rockwell Collins' eXchange offers an unparalleled array of high-speed data services via a space-based network to these aircraft.

"The interoperability of the ViaSat DTRS with the Connexion by Boeing global network enables us to leverage the powerful ground and space segments that are already in place for the US Government and commercial airline customers," said Connexion by Boeing vice president of Strategy & Business Development Sean Schwinn. "This is the next in a family of products and partnerships that enables us to provide affordable high-speed, real-time communication services to an expanding customer base, operating over a global network."

About Connexion by Boeing
Connexion by Boeing, recipient of the 2003 World Travel Award for World's Leading High-Speed In-flight Internet Services Provider, brings high-speed Internet, data and entertainment connectivity to travelers via a broadband connection to the aircraft. Connexion by Boeing has announced definitive agreements with Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines System, Japan Airlines, ANA and Kingdom Holding Co. to equip their long-haul aircraft with the service. In addition, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines and Korean Air have announced their intent to install the Connexion by Boeing system on their long-range aircraft. Connexion by Boeing also offers a high-speed connectivity solution for the business aviation and maritime markets. For more information or to register to receive Connexion by Boeing's free e-newsletter, please visit http://www.connexionbyboeing.com.

About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins is a leader in the design, production and support of communications and aviation electronics solutions for commercial and government customers worldwide. Additional information is available at http://www.rockwellcollins.com.

About ViaSat
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. Products include satellite ground equipment, information security devices, tactical data radios, and communication simulators. ViaSat has a full line of VSAT products for data and voice applications, and is a market leader in Ka-band satellite systems, from user terminals to large gateways. ViaSat has locations in Carlsbad, CA, and Norcross, GA, along with its Comsat Laboratories division in Clarksburg, MD. Additional field offices are located in Boston, MA, Washington DC, Australia, Italy, China, and India.

In addition, ViaSat's wholly-owned subsidiary, U.S. Monolithics, designs and produces monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs) and modules for use in broadband communications. USM is based in Chandler, Arizona.

Safe Harbor Statement

Portions of this release, particularly statements about the capabilities of the DTRS system and launch of eXchange service, may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or from any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: ViaSat's ability to perform under existing contracts and obtain additional contracts, ViaSat's ability to develop new products that gain market acceptance, changes in product supply, pricing and customer demand, changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers or suppliers, changes in government regulations, changes in economic conditions globally and in the communications markets in particular, increased competition, potential product liability, infringement and other claims, and other factors affecting the communications industry generally. ViaSat refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the section titled Factors That May Affect Future Performance in ViaSat's Form 10-K. These documents contain and identify other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements. Stockholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements.

Comsat Labs and Comsat Laboratories are tradenames of ViaSat, Inc. Neither Comsat Labs nor Comsat Laboratories is affiliated with COMSAT Corporation. "Comsat" is a registered trademark of COMSAT Corporation.

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