Viasat (SAT) announced it has been awarded a Civil Aviation Administration of China, or CAAC, Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate, or VSTC, to install its advanced Ka-band satellite connectivity system on the Boeing (BA) 737 aircraft series. Following the validation of the A320 series in April 2022, this latest approval for the 737-NG series further strengthens the foundation for Chinese airlines to install and deploy Viasat’s industry-leading In-Flight Connectivity, or IFC, system, including antenna, radome, modem, server and WAPs. The Boeing 737 series VSTC joins a portfolio of Viasat certifications that have been applied globally to install Viasat’s IFC system on nearly 2,000 commercial aircraft. In total, Viasat currently serves 18 airline customers, averaging over 200,000 flights per month around the world. Announced in December 2022, Sichuan Airlines is China’s first domestic carrier to partner with Viasat’s In-Flight Connectivity Solution and China Satcom’s Satellite System. Sichuan Airlines has multiple aircraft delivering the service currently.
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