Azul Entrusts Viasat to Deliver Advanced In-Flight Connectivity to Airbus A330-900neo Fleet
Azul, Brazil's largest airline, has partnered with Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) to equip seven new Airbus A330-900neo aircraft with advanced Ka-band in-flight connectivity. The first equipped aircraft is set to enter service in 2025. This expansion builds on their successful collaboration since 2021, when Azul became the first South American airline to offer Viasat's in-flight internet service.
Passengers will enjoy gate-to-gate internet access, with options for streaming, web browsing, and messaging. Azul is also adopting Viasat's Advertising platform to enhance the passenger Wi-Fi experience with ad-supported streaming sessions. This partnership aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality, consistent in-flight Wi-Fi, leveraging Viasat's high-throughput satellite capacity and ability to flex that capacity to meet demand in busy areas.
Azul, la più grande compagnia aerea del Brasile, ha stretto una partnership con Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) per dotare sette nuovi aerei Airbus A330-900neo di un avanzato sistema di connettività in volo Ka-band. Il primo aereo equipaggiato entrerà in servizio nel 2025. Questa espansione si basa sulla loro collaborazione di successo iniziata nel 2021, quando Azul è diventata la prima compagnia aerea sudamericana a offrire il servizio internet in volo di Viasat.
I passeggeri godranno di accesso a internet dal gate all'imbarco, con opzioni per lo streaming, la navigazione web e la messaggistica. Azul sta inoltre adottando la piattaforma pubblicitaria di Viasat per migliorare l'esperienza del Wi-Fi a bordo con sessioni di streaming supportate da pubblicità. Questa partnership mira a soddisfare la crescente domanda di un Wi-Fi di alta qualità e costante in volo, sfruttando la capacità satellitare ad alto rendimento di Viasat e la sua abilità di adattare tale capacità per soddisfare le esigenze in aree affollate.
Azul, la aerolínea más grande de Brasil, se ha asociado con Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) para equipar siete nuevos aviones Airbus A330-900neo con conectividad avanzada en vuelo de banda Ka. El primer avión equipado comenzará a operar en 2025. Esta expansión se basa en su exitosa colaboración desde 2021, cuando Azul se convirtió en la primera aerolínea sudamericana en ofrecer el servicio de internet en vuelo de Viasat.
Los pasajeros disfrutarán de acceso a internet desde la puerta hasta la puerta, con opciones para transmisión, navegación web y mensajería. Azul también está adoptando la plataforma de publicidad de Viasat para mejorar la experiencia de Wi-Fi a bordo con sesiones de streaming soportadas por anuncios. Esta asociación tiene como objetivo satisfacer la creciente demanda de Wi-Fi de alta calidad y consistente en vuelo, aprovechando la capacidad del satélite de alto rendimiento de Viasat y su capacidad para ajustar esa capacidad según la demanda en áreas concurridas.
브라질 최대 항공사인 아줄(Azul)은 Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT)와 제휴하여 7대의 새로운 에어버스 A330-900neo 항공기에 고급 Ka 대역 비행 중 연결성을 갖추고 있습니다. 첫 번째 장착된 항공기는 2025년에 운항을 시작할 예정입니다. 이번 확장은 아줄이 2021년에 Viasat의 비행 중 인터넷 서비스를 제공한 첫 남미 항공사가 된 이후 성공적인 협력관계를 기반으로 하고 있습니다.
여객들은 탑승구에서 탑승까지 인터넷에 접속할 수 있으며, 스트리밍, 웹 브라우징 및 메시징 옵션이 제공됩니다. 아줄은 또한 Viasat의 광고 플랫폼을 채택하여 광고 지원 스트리밍 세션으로 승객 Wi-Fi 경험을 향상시킬 예정입니다. 이번 파트너십은 고품질에 일관된 비행 중 Wi-Fi에 대한 증가하는 수요를 충족하는 것을 목표로 하며, Viasat의 고속위성 용량과 혼잡 지역의 수요에 맞게 용량을 조정하는 능력을 활용합니다.
Azul, la plus grande compagnie aérienne du Brésil, a conclu un partenariat avec Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) pour équiper sept nouveaux appareils Airbus A330-900neo d'une connectivité en vol avancée en bande Ka. Le premier appareil équipé devrait entrer en service en 2025. Cette expansion s'appuie sur leur collaboration réussie depuis 2021, lorsque Azul est devenue la première compagnie aérienne sud-américaine à proposer le service Internet en vol de Viasat.
Les passagers bénéficieront d'un accès Internet de la porte à la porte, avec des options de streaming, de navigation web et de messagerie. Azul adopte également la plateforme publicitaire de Viasat pour améliorer l'expérience Wi-Fi des passagers avec des sessions de streaming soutenues par des publicités. Ce partenariat vise à répondre à la demande croissante d'un Wi-Fi de qualité, cohérent en vol, en tirant parti de la capacité satellite à haut débit de Viasat et de sa capacité à adapter cette capacité en fonction de la demande dans les zones très fréquentées.
Azul, Brasiliens größte Fluggesellschaft, hat eine Partnerschaft mit Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) geschlossen, um sieben neue Airbus A330-900neo-Flugzeuge mit fortschrittlicher Ka-Band In-Flight-Konnektivität auszustatten. Das erste ausgestattete Flugzeug wird 2025 in Betrieb genommen. Diese Erweiterung baut auf ihrer erfolgreichen Zusammenarbeit seit 2021 auf, als Azul die erste südamerikanische Fluggesellschaft wurde, die den In-Flight-Internetdienst von Viasat anbot.
Passagiere können von Gate zu Gate auf das Internet zugreifen, mit Möglichkeiten zum Streaming, Surfen im Web und Messaging. Azul wird auch die Werbeplattform von Viasat nutzen, um das Passagier-Wi-Fi-Erlebnis mit werbefinanzierten Streaming-Sitzungen zu verbessern. Diese Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, der wachsenden Nachfrage nach hochwertigem, konstantem In-Flight-Wi-Fi gerecht zu werden, und nutzt die Hochleistungs-Satellitenkapazität von Viasat sowie die Fähigkeit, diese Kapazität an den Bedarf in stark frequentierten Gebieten anzupassen.
- Expansion of Viasat's in-flight connectivity service to Azul's new Airbus A330-900neo fleet
- Adoption of Viasat's Advertising platform by Azul for enhanced passenger Wi-Fi experience
- Continuation and growth of partnership between Viasat and Azul since 2021
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This partnership expansion between Azul and Viasat is a strategic move for both companies. For Azul, it enhances their competitive edge in the Brazilian market by offering superior in-flight connectivity on their new A330-900neo fleet. This aligns with the growing demand for seamless internet access during flights, potentially boosting customer satisfaction and loyalty.
For Viasat, this deal strengthens their position in the South American market and expands their global footprint in the aviation sector. The introduction of ad-supported streaming sessions using Viasat's Advertising platform represents a new revenue stream, potentially offsetting connectivity costs.
However, investors should note that the initial scope is to seven aircraft, which may not significantly impact either company's financials in the short term. The long-term success will depend on passenger adoption rates and the ability to monetize the service effectively.
Viasat's Ka-band technology is a key differentiator in this partnership. It offers higher bandwidth and more flexibility compared to traditional Ku-band systems, allowing for better service in high-traffic areas. The mention of SGDC-1 satellite involvement indicates a robust infrastructure supporting this expansion.
The ability to flex capacity to meet demand concentrations is important for maintaining service quality, especially over busy Brazilian airport hubs. This technological advantage could lead to increased market share for Viasat in the region.
However, investors should consider the capital-intensive nature of satellite infrastructure and the potential need for future investments to maintain technological leadership. The success of this expansion may also hinge on Viasat's ability to secure similar partnerships with other airlines in the region.
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Consistent with the in-flight Wi-Fi offering on Azul's other aircraft types equipped with Viasat's solution, Azul passengers traveling on the new, linefit Airbus A330-900neos will be able to enjoy onboard internet from gate to gate. Customers will be able to acquire packages for streaming audio and video, web browsing, and messaging.
"Part of what differentiates Azul in the Brazilian market is the best-in-class connectivity experience we offer on select aircraft," said Jason Ward, Azul's Chief People and Customer Officer. "From Brazilians' thirst for real time sports scores to their desire to stay connected to loved ones on the ground while flying, our hypothesis that this feature would be critical to customer satisfaction is playing out in the market. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Viasat as we continue to build on our current in-flight Wi-Fi experience in the future."
"After several successful years of serving Azul passengers in
In addition to expanding their Wi-Fi enabled fleet, Azul is working with Viasat to enhance their passenger Wi-Fi experience by adding ad-supported streaming sessions using the Viasat Advertising platform. Azul is the latest airline to adopt the Viasat Advertising platform.
Viasat is focused on serving the aviation market by combining high throughout satellite capacity with the ability to flex that capacity, so that it can continuously and reliably meet demand where and when it is most concentrated, including over the busiest airport hubs in
Azul and Viasat are expanding upon a collaboration that began providing in-flight connectivity in
For more information about Viasat's inflight connectivity solutions, please visit the Company's Commercial Aviation page at vsat.co/commercial-aviation
About Azul
Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL), the largest airline in
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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 related to Viasat and Azul's relationship; the introduction of Viasat's IFC services on Azul's existing Airbus A330neo aircraft; the enhanced internet experience passengers and crew can expect; the availability, capabilities and performance of the Viasat in-flight internet equipment, and the ability to direct capacity to demand. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: our ability to successfully implement our business plan for our broadband services on our anticipated timeline or at all; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of the satellite(s) used to supply these services, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; contractual problems; product defects; manufacturing issues or delays; regulatory issues; changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key suppliers; technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations; and other factors affecting the aviation sector generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Viasat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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