Sichuan Airlines selects Viasat In-Flight Connectivity for installation on A320s

Chinese air carrier Sichuan Airlines, Viasat (VSAT), and AeroSat Link Technology, a subsidiary of China Satellite Communications, announced the airline has selected Viasat’s In-Flight Connectivity technology and equipment for installation on its Airbus (EADSY) A320 family of aircraft. "When in service, the Viasat terminal installed on the aircraft will connect to China Satcom’s Ka-band satellite network and AeroSat Link’s digital IFC service to provide IFC service to passengers and crew," Viasat stated. "Sichuan Airlines continuously seeks ways to enhance the onboard customer experience, and we are proud to be a part of the airline’s pioneering effort to deliver high-quality, high-speed in-flight internet within China. Today’s announcement is an exciting and meaningful milestone for our relationships with Sichuan Airlines and AeroSat Link, and we are thrilled to have Sichuan Airlines leading the way," said Don Buchman, VP and GM, Commercial Aviation, Viasat. Viasat, China Satcom and AeroSat Link will each maintain its own intellectual property and will operate its equipment using a multi-layered approach to network services, the company added.