Honeywell JetWave X Enters Service With Satellite Speeds Up to 300 Mbps

Honeywell announced on October 20, 2026, that its JetWave X satellite communications terminal had entered service. The system uses Viasat’s Ka-band network, including ViaSat-3 and Global Xpress satellites, and supports routing data over geostationary (GEO) and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite links.

Honeywell says JetWave X supports download speeds of up to 300 Mbps.

What has been confirmed

The available source reports Honeywell’s service-entry announcement, potential global coverage, and download speeds of up to 300 Mbps. It also describes software that selects a satellite link based on an application’s needs and can send duplicate packets over both links to help maintain service if one link is interrupted. These details are rated likely in the supplied fact set, not officially confirmed there. Honeywell says many installations can reuse existing Ka-band radomes and wiring; operators need to check aircraft-specific supplemental type certificate status and installation readiness.

Why it matters

A reported top download speed of 300 Mbps could support high-bandwidth connectivity needs aboard business aircraft. Using both GEO and LEO links gives the system options for routing data, while packet duplication can help keep an application connected when one link is interrupted.

FlyMarshall context

A radome houses and protects an aircraft’s antenna, while wiring carries its signals and power. Reusing existing equipment may reduce the amount of hardware an operator needs to replace, but aircraft-specific certification and installation status still determine whether a particular aircraft can receive the upgrade. Operators should confirm those details before planning a retrofit.

What happens next

The supplied source says Viasat plans to add Telesat Lightspeed LEO capacity to JetXP, with integration targeted for late 2027. The source does not confirm aircraft-specific JetWave X certification or installation availability.