FAA and EASA approve Viasat’s Ka-band in-flight connectivity system for Challenger 300 series aircraft

Bombardier and Viasat Inc. recently obtained regulatory approval for the installation and use of Viasat’s Ka-band in-flight connectivity (IFC) business aviation system on in-service Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 aircraft, for their fastest available download speeds in the super midsize segment. This solution is also offered for new Challenger 350 business jets, further strengthening the aircraft’s winning combination of performance and cabin experience. Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) have been successfully received from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as well as from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

Regulatory approval clears the way for operators of Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 business jets to have Viasat’s Ka-band Global Aero Terminal 5510 installed for a premier in-cabin internet experience over the most heavily travelled flight routes and regions. Installation of the Viasat system will be available at Bombardier’s worldwide network of service centres.

For more information regarding the installation of the Viasat Ka-band connectivity system on Bombardier Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 aircraft, please contact service.sales@aero.bombardier.com.