Fast, Streaming Connectivity Will Be A Key
Component of Royal Jordanian Airlines' Customer Experience
AMMAN, Jordan and CARLSBAD, Calif., March 14,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Jordanian Airlines
(RJ) and Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite
communications, today announced that the airline will officially
make high-speed Wi-Fi a priority to enhance its future passenger
experience by selecting Viasat's in-flight connectivity (IFC)
solution across multiple fleets. In line with the airline's
strategic plan to increase and modernize its fleet, Royal Jordanian
Airlines will equip more than 40 total aircraft with Viasat
connectivity systems, including plans to factory-install the system
on its new Embraer E2, Airbus A320, Airbus 321 and Boeing 787-9
fleets. The airline also plans to retrofit its Boeing 787-8
widebody aircraft with the advanced Wi-Fi solution.
The connectivity service will be configured to provide
passengers with a high-quality online experience, including fast
internet speeds, streaming entertainment possibilities, real-time
communication capabilities, and productivity options designed to
keep passengers and crew connected throughout the flight. Viasat's
advanced, in-flight Wi-Fi will be available on various flight
routes in the Middle East region
and beyond, with the Embraer E2 fleet handling short-haul flights,
the Airbus A320 family aircraft serving medium-haul routes, and the
Boeing 787s continuing to fly Royal Jordanian Airlines' long-haul
routes.
Commenting on the new IFC relationship, Samer Majali, Vice Chairman / Board Designee CEO
of Royal Jordanian Airlines, said, "We are committed to providing
our passengers with a superior in-flight experience. By introducing
high-speed streaming Wi-Fi on our new fleets, and even installing
it on some aircraft of our existing fleet, we are enabling
state-of-the-art connectivity while in-flight, and providing
passengers with an enhanced and curated entertainment experience.
We are looking forward to introducing the first Wi-Fi on board our
E2 Embraer Jets arriving by the end of this month."
Don Buchman, VP and GM of
Commercial Aviation at Viasat, said, "As Royal Jordanian Airlines
looks to enhance its passenger experience for the future, we are
proud to be part of enabling a next-level experience through fast
and resilient connectivity wherever Royal Jordanian Airlines flies.
We have worked closely with the team at Royal Jordanian Airlines to
develop a solution that will match its goals and provide an
advanced experience for passengers. We look forward to a successful
relationship for many years to come."
Adoption of Viasat's IFC solution is rising globally, in large
part thanks to the company's focus on serving the aviation market
by combining throughput capacity with the ability to flex that
capacity to meet demand where it is highest and most concentrated.
By doing so, Viasat and Royal Jordanian Airlines will be able to
provide a consistently high quality, high-speed, and content-rich
in-flight Wi-Fi experience, even during times of peak demand.
With anticipated flight routes across the Middle East, Europe, and North
Africa, Royal Jordanian Airlines is expected to leverage
Viasat's high-speed, high-capacity Ka-band satellite network,
including, once launched and in service, the ViaSat-3
constellation.
For more information about Viasat's in-flight connectivity
solutions, please visit the Company's Commercial Aviation page at
vsat.co/commercial-aviation
About Royal Jordanian Airlines
As the Levant region's
leading carrier, Royal Jordanian Airlines aspires to be the airline
of choice for connecting Jordan
and the Levant with the world. RJ was established in 1963 as the
official national airline carrier of the Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan, and for the last 60 years,
has been an ambassador of goodwill and friendship for the Kingdom,
facilitating tourism and trade and providing people across the
globe with an introduction to Jordan's renowned hospitality and warmth.
From its hub at Queen Alia International Airport, RJ operates a
modern fleet of aircraft that flies to destinations worldwide, via
an ever-expanding route network that connects Amman to Europe, the Middle
East, North America, and
Asia. As a member of the oneworld
alliance, RJ and its 13 international airline partners provide a
combined travel network that reaches more than 1,000 airports in
170 countries.
RJ customers can book their flights and manage their trips via
RJ sales offices around the world, as well as through the airline's
global network of official RJ travel agents. RJ's call center is
available to support passengers 24/7, at +962 6 510 0000. Customers
can also find information and support around the clock via the RJ
website, www.rj.com, and through the airline's dedicated
mobile application.
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.
In May 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
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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 Royal Jordanian Airlines'
relationship; the introduction of Viasat's IFC services on Royal
Jordanian Airlines' new and existing aircraft; the enhanced
internet experience passengers and crew can expect; the
availability, capabilities and performance of the Viasat IFC
solution; the number of aircraft, location of service, and the
timing to connect the new and existing Royal Jordanian Airlines
Embraer E2s, Airbus A320 series, Airbus A321 aircraft and Boeing
787-900 and 787-800 fleets; the ability to direct capacity to
demand; the forward compatibility of Viasat's IFC system; the
satellites used to provide the service, and the expected global
capacity gains that will be provided by future Viasat satellites.
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