Viasat's multi-band, multi-orbit,
multi-network terminals will be integrated into Embraer C-390
Millennium aircraft
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT),
a global leader in satellite communications (SATCOM), and Embraer
(NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry,
today announced their collaboration to enable advanced hybrid
satellite communications capabilities on the Embraer C-390
Millennium military aircraft. Viasat will deliver its Hybrid SATCOM
Approach (HSA), based on the dual-band, global aero terminal,
GAT-5530 (known as KuKarray), for integration on the new C-390
multi-mission aircraft. The application of advanced hybrid SATCOM
capabilities across the common fleets will provide increased
operational awareness and enhance interoperability, data rate
throughput, and resilient connectivity with Automated Primary,
Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency (APACE) communication plans
across multiple domains.
Viasat will work with Embraer to deliver its flexible HSA
solution and support terminal integration on the C-390 aircraft.
The integration of Viasat's hybrid capability addresses the
requirement for differentiated and resilient SATCOM solutions to
support the rapidly evolving missions of current and future global
defense customers.
The HSA will provide secure and reliable satellite
connectivity to the C-390 aircraft with automated failover,
enhancing operations with resilient broadband SATCOM supporting the
operational flexibility and responsiveness required by the C-390
tactical mission.
The Viasat HSA is designed with an open architecture to support
agile and resilient communications, allowing flexible terminal
integration to enable, according to each customer operational
needs, multi-band, multi-orbit connectivity on Viasat's networks,
third-party networks, and access to private government networks
including the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) network.
The dual-band (Ku/Ka) broadband terminal integration on C-390
will offer to the global defense market an expandable, highly
flexible, multi-network, multi-band, and multi-orbit SATCOM
capability that can seamlessly traverse Viasat's high-capacity
Ka-band and global Ku-band satellite networks, as well as
third-party government and military networks (to include
Mil-Ka).
"Viasat is excited to expand its relationship with Embraer and
deliver a hybrid SATCOM solution on the C-390 Millennium
platform. Our Hybrid SATCOM Approach design supports advanced
airborne connectivity for defense customers seeking reliable,
resilient satellite communications in contested environments," said
Victor Farah, Senior Vice President
of Viasat Government Solutions and Services. "We are committed to
working with Embraer to enable dynamic and scalable
beyond-line-of-sight connectivity that supports mission
requirements today and in the future."
"The C-390 offers interoperability and multi-mission capability
off-the-shelf, and Embraer is consistently working to expand the
envelope," said Frederico Lemos,
Chief Commercial Officer for Embraer Defense & Security. "The
selection of Viasat's hybrid satcom terminal is totally aligned
with our vision to deliver reliable global connectivity and PACE
communication to the end-users as these are important capabilities
the customers reference in the mission requirements and a key
differentiator for our aircraft."
The Embraer C-390 multi-mission airlifter provides customers
with increased operational flexibility and responsiveness,
logistical support in various missions and operations, and enables
a wide range of humanitarian and medical tasks. Viasat's HSA
solution will help strengthen this operational capability by
supporting communications using Ku-band and WGS and providing
flexibility for installation of future mission communications
systems in LEO and L-Band.
Visit Viasat's website to learn more about the GAT-5530
terminal or the Embraer website for more about the C-390
Millennium aircraft.
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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About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered
in Brazil, Embraer operates in the
Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation, Defense & Security and
Agricultural Aviation segments. The Company designs, develops,
manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, and provides
after-sales Services & Support to customers.
Since its foundation in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than
9,000 aircraft. On average, every 10 seconds, an aircraft
manufactured by Embraer takes off from somewhere in the world,
transporting more than 150 million passengers annually.
Embraer is a leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150
seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in
Brazil. The company maintains
industrial units, offices, service centers and distribution parts,
among other activities, in the Americas, Africa, Asia
and Europe.
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 statements
about the features, expected benefits and performance of the
Hybrid SATCOM Approach solution, and its integration into Embraer
C-390 Millenium aircraft; and the introduction and integration of
multi-orbit capabilities. 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 satellites, including the effect of any
anomaly, launch, operational or deployment 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 increased competition and
other factors affecting the government and defense sectors
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.
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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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