ViaSat Lands Deal With Riyadh Air To Deliver In-Flight Wi-Fi And Entertainment

ViaSat, Inc. ( VSAT ) on Thursday disclosed that it has been chosen by Riyadh Air to offer fast and free in-flight connectivity to its loyalty members on its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with factory-installed systems.

Riyadh Air, which is Saudi Arabia’s new premium international airline, plans to utilize Viasat’s state-of-the-art, multi-orbit ready satellite network.

Riyadh Air’s passengers can stream their own subscription services on personal devices, a feature prioritized by 71% of surveyed travelers.

Viasat’s network will also support Live TV on seatback screens, offering news and sports channels.

Additionally, the seamless Wi-Fi integration will enhance Riyadh Air’s apps, digital platforms, and seatback entertainment, delivering a highly personalized travel experience.

Anton Vidgen, VP Guest Experience at Riyadh Air said, “Partnering with Viasat ( VSAT ), we were empowered to realize our discerning vision for guests’ connectivity. In turn, our guests will enjoy free, personalized, and seamless Wi-Fi that will fully integrate with the full Riyadh Air experience.”

Meherwan Polad, Chief Commercial Officer, Viasat Commercial Services, added, “Riyadh Air’s vision to create a digitally native, guest-centric airline aligns perfectly with Viasat’s mission to connect the world. We are proud to be selected as Riyadh Air’s launch connectivity partner, providing our most advanced Ka-band technology to power their comprehensive onboard experience across all routes they operate.”

Last month, ViaSat ( VSAT ) announced that the NATO Military Committee had approved its next-generation DARC-ssd 600 for securing up to NATO SECRET data at rest.

Investors can gain exposure to the stock via SPDR S&P Kensho Future Security ETF ( FITE ) and Procure Space ETF ( UFO ) .

Price Action: VSAT shares are down 2.82% at $9.99 premarket at the last check Thursday.

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