Viasat, Türksat, and SKYFive Arabia Partner for Seamless In-Flight Connectivity

Key Facts

1Viasat, Türksat, and SKYFive Arabia announced a strategic roaming collaboration to provide seamless in-flight connectivity (IFC) across Türkiye, Europe, and the Middle East-Africa.

2The initiative integrates existing A2G and EAN networks with Türksat's developing A2G network using the same S-band spectrum.

Viasat, Türksat, and SKYFive Arabia have announced a strategic roaming collaboration designed to provide seamless in-flight connectivity (IFC) across Türkiye, Europe, and the Middle East-Africa region. The initiative focuses on integrating existing Air-to-Ground (A2G) and European Aviation Network (EAN) infrastructures with Türksat's developing A2G network using the shared S-band spectrum. This partnership aims to improve service continuity and expand route coverage for both commercial and private aviation sectors by leveraging Türkiye's strategic transcontinental position. By creating a unified roaming network, the companies expect to enhance service reliability across high-traffic aviation corridors. This move is anticipated to bolster market reach and long-term service revenue for the involved entities. The collaboration marks a significant advancement in satellite-based telecommunications for the global aviation industry.