Icelandair has chosen Viasat’s in-flight Wi-Fi solution for its new Airbus fleet, expected to be operated between Iceland and Europe as well as transatlantic flights.
The aircraft will begin to be delivered in late 2024, marking the first Airbus aircraft to be operated by Icelandair.
According to Viasat, Icelandair will benefit from Viasat’s focus on serving the aviation market through a combination of high throughput satellite capacity and the ability to flex that capacity to meet demand where it peaks and is most concentrated. This will result in a consistently high quality, high-speed, and content-rich in-flight Wi-Fi experience, even during times of intense demand.
“For several years now, we have enjoyed a great partnership with Icelandair while servicing its complete Boeing 737 MAX fleet,” said Don Buchman, VP and GM, Commercial Aviation at Viasat.
“We understand the patterns of Icelandair’s operation and passenger demand for in-flight Wi-Fi, and we are excited to extend this experience and trust to include fast and resilient connectivity on the new Airbus aircraft.”
“By expanding our high-speed streaming Wi-Fi offering to the new aircraft, we are doubling down on the state-of-the-art connectivity that has become a highly sought-after element of the Icelandair passenger experience,” said Helga Huld Bjarnadóttir, Director Product and Service Management, Icelandair.
“Viasat has proven to be an innovative and trusted partner for how we approach the future of Wi-Fi at Icelandair, and we look forward to continuing this into the future.”
