CARLSBAD, Calif. and
TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Canada's Porter Airlines and Viasat,
Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite
communications, today announced Viasat's in-flight connectivity and
wireless In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems will be
factory-installed on an additional 20 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft
on order. The first of these new aircraft are scheduled to begin
service next year.
Porter Airlines is Canada's
only airline to offer free, fast in-flight Wi-Fi across its entire
Embraer E195-E2 fleet.
Powered by Viasat's Ka-band satellite technology and efficient
use of bandwidth, connected Porter passengers aboard its Embraer
E195-E2 aircraft are able to stream video or music, browse
websites, use email or apps — all on their own personal electronic
devices. The in-flight Wi-Fi also enables access to a wide array of
free streaming entertainment, including movies and popular TV
series. Additionally, Porter Airlines' in-flight Wi-Fi service is
available gate-to-gate.
Porter's extension of its in-flight connectivity service aligns
with its ongoing expansion efforts. The airline continues to
fulfill its growth plans of building a North American network that
currently includes cross-Canada
destinations and routes to the southern and western U.S.
"It's clear that our passengers value the high-speed and
high-quality Wi-Fi on our E195-E2 fleet, which allows them to stay
entertained or connected to work while in the air," said
Kevin Jackson, Executive Vice
President and Chief Commercial Officer. "Our commitment to make the
Wi-Fi fast and free has helped build on our award-winning approach
to hospitality as we continue to expand across North America."
"It has been exciting for the team at Viasat to be a part of
Porter Airlines' continued growth and its distinct onboard
passenger experience with free Wi-Fi," said Don Buchman, VP and GM, Commercial Aviation. "As
Porter Airlines brings on additional new E195-E2 aircraft to its
existing fleet, and expands its route network, we look forward to
supporting its vision for best-in-class in-flight entertainment and
connectivity."
Porter placed an initial order with Viasat to outfit 30 E195-E2
aircraft. The majority of these are installed and operating
today.
For more information on Porter Airlines, visit:
www.flyporter.com. More information on Viasat's commercial
aviation solutions can be found at vsat.co/commercial-aviation.
About Porter Airlines
Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of
economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine
hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter's fleet of Embraer
E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North
American network from Eastern
Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline®
in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or
follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone
and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24
countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers,
businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate
and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global
communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure,
affordable, fast connections to positively impact people's lives
anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea, while
building a sustainable future in space. On May 30, 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of
Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the
two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn
more at www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room or follow us on
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
Forward-Looking Statements
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
Porter Airlines' relationship; the introduction of Viasat's IFC
service on Porter Airlines' Embraer new E195-E2 aircraft; the
enhanced, at-home internet experience passengers and crew can
expect; Porter Airlines' plan to make the service available to all
passengers; the availability, capabilities and performance of the
Viasat in-flight internet equipment; the timing to connect the
Porter fleet and the number of aircraft to be connected, and the
satellites used to provide the service, including the future speed,
capacity and coverage of the ViaSat-3 satellite constellation.
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: 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;
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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