Viasat Expands JetXP Capacity Nationwide for U.S. Business Aviation

Viasat announced a JetXP capacity increase for U.S. business aviation customers using Honeywell JetWave terminals. The increase began in the eastern United States before extending nationwide, according to Aviation Week. The outlet reported that the software upgrade provided five times more U.S. capacity.

Viasat said its JetXP network serves 2,100 business aircraft.

What has been confirmed

The available information comes from Aviation Week; the fact set rates these details as likely and does not identify them as officially confirmed. Aviation Week reported that JetXP combines Inmarsat Jet ConneX and Viasat geostationary Ka-band networks, and that Collins, Honeywell and Gogo offer the service through Honeywell JetWave terminals. It also reported Viasat's figure of 2,100 business aircraft served. The fivefold capacity increase and nationwide availability are reported claims, not independently confirmed facts in the supplied material.

Why it matters

More available network capacity can support connectivity demand aboard business aircraft operating across the United States. For passengers and flight departments, the reported nationwide expansion means the service is no longer limited to its initial eastern U.S. rollout.

FlyMarshall context

JetXP brings two geostationary satellite networks under one service brand. The fact set also reports that Honeywell announced its JetWave X communications terminal had entered service at NBAA-BACE on October 19, 2026. Viasat's reported plans include adding Telesat Lightspeed low-Earth-orbit capacity, which uses satellites in a lower orbit than geostationary satellites, and introducing high-latitude coverage through highly elliptical orbit satellites.

What happens next

Aviation Week reported that Viasat targets late 2027 to add Telesat Lightspeed capacity to JetXP. It also reported that Viasat expects to roll out high-latitude capacity through highly elliptical orbit satellites in the first quarter of the following year, alongside multi-orbit service. These are reported plans, not confirmed delivery dates in the supplied fact set.