Viasat simplifies JetXP business aviation service plans following landmark satellite network milestone

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct 14, 2026 - Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, today announced a major enhancement to its JetXP business aviation in-flight connectivity solution, introducing a simplified service plan structure for different usage levels and suggested retail pricing for the first time.

 

The new portfolio introduces three service tiers, ranging from a light-use option to unlimited connectivity, available across Honeywell Aerospace's JetWave and JetWave X and Gogo’s Plane Simple Ka terminals. The new tiers have been designed to deliver improved value at each level, with more competitive pricing than before, and reflect the expanded capacity now available across Viasat's global network.

 

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices (MSRPs) are also being published for all service plans using the JetWave X and Plane Simple Ka terminals, giving operators a consistent, publicly available reference point when evaluating in-flight connectivity options and estimating costs. MSRPs start from under $11,000 per month for an unlimited connectivity plan, with fixed retail pricing for the entire term of the service agreement, providing greater cost certainty to operators. Details of all MSRPs are available on the here.

 

The plans were developed in consultation with Viasat's partners and customers, who made clear that private jet owners, flight departments, charter operators, and fleet managers needed a simpler way to select the right level of connectivity for their needs and to understand exactly what it costs. This was reinforced by the 2026 Business Aviation In-Flight Connectivity Survey, conducted by Corporate Jet Investor (CJI), which found that 42% of principals rank complicated and inflexible service plans among their top frustrations.

 

The announcement follows a landmark moment for Viasat's global network. With the entry into service of ViaSat-3 F2 across the Americas in September 2026 and F3 across Asia-Pacific a month earlier, the ViaSat-3 constellation is now fully operational, joining F1 to triple the bandwidth available across Viasat's global fleet. As some of the most advanced commercial communications satellites ever deployed, all three feature intelligent beamforming technology with the ability to dynamically follow private jets across the coverage area, maintaining a consistent, high-quality connectivity experience wherever and whenever a principal flies.

 

"Business aviation operators have told us clearly that they want in-flight connectivity they can rely on and pricing they can plan around," said Don Buchman, President of Aviation, Viasat. "With our most advanced global satellites now fully operational, we can offer both. At a time when operators are navigating unpredictable pricing elsewhere in the market, offering fixed-term plans with suggested retail pricing reinforces our commitment to being a partner operators can continue to trust, not just for performance, but for certainty."

 

Viasat will be showcasing its JetXP in-flight connectivity solution, activated on more than 2,100 aircraft worldwide, at the National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, October 20-22, 2026, at West Hall booth 2035. Representatives will be on hand to discuss and answer questions about the new service plans and suggested retail pricing, which take effect January 1, 2027.

 

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Editor’s Note: JetXP builds on Viasat's proven track record for delivering consistent, reliable and high-performance global connectivity, backed by extensive regulatory approval across the world, including strategic markets such as India and China, together with the concierge customer service and 24/7 support of its distribution partners, Collins Aerospace, Gogo and Honeywell. As Viasat's most advanced in-flight connectivity solution for business aviation, JetXP brings together the legacy Jet ConneX and Viasat Ka services under one unified brand, while also unleashing the full power of Viasat's Ka-band network.