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Dassault Falcon 900, 900B, 900C, 900DX, 900EX, 900EX EASy, and 900LX

Matt Thurber

Viasat’s Ka-band satcom system has received FAA approval for installation in the Dassault Falcon 900EX. Dassault-owned service centers are providing installations of the Viasat Global Aero Terminal 5510, which are available immediately for the trijet.
Airborne connectivity using the Viasat 5510 is available in all phases of flight, including taxi, takeoff, cruise, and landing. System speed typically is more than 30 Mbps, although, the company said, “This year Viasat reported a 50 percent increase in typical connectivity speeds delivered previously to its Ka-band business jet customers.” This allows for onboard videoconferencing, video streaming, corporate VPN access, and other bandwidth-intensive services.
“Key to offering incredible connectivity speed and performance to Falcon 900EX-series operators, as with other aircraft types, is our high-capacity, Ka-band satellite network,” said Kai Tang, Viasat's head of business aviation. “We’re focused on delivering even more of a step-change in the pace and scope of future innovation for operators and partners like Dassault Falcon Jet service centers, always with the aim to stay ahead of the speed, flexibility, depth of capacity, coverage, and security that today’s business aviation customers demand.”

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FAA Approves Viasat Satellite Communications System in Dassault Falcon 900EX

Installation of the Viasat system in the 900EX is available immediately

Airborne connectivity using the Viasat 5510 satellite communications system is available in all phases of flight, including taxi, takeoff, cruise, and landing. 

FAA Approves Viasat Satcom in Falcon 900EX

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U.S. FAA validation is expected shortly

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High-speed satellite service now available

Embraer Adds Starlink Connectivity to Praetor Jets

Company expands Starlink installs to more business jet platforms

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