Icelandair has selected Viasat’s inflight wi-fi systems for its new fleet of Airbus aircraft, scheduled for delivery from Q4 2024. These A321XLRs will be the first Airbus aircraft to be operated by Icelandair (four leased, 13 on order, and options for an additional 12), and they are expected to service routes between Iceland and Europe, as well as transatlantic flights.
One of Icelandair’s requirements was the provision of fast in-flight connectivity across popular flight corridors and busy airport hubs. Viasat says its services to the aviation market, delivered through a combination of high-throughput satellite capacity and the ability to flex that capacity, enables it to meet demand where it peaks and is most concentrated. The result, says Viasat, is a consistently high quality, high-speed in-flight wi-fi service, sufficient for streaming entertainment, and access to real-time productivity tools, even during times of intense demand.
“For several years now, we have enjoyed a great partnership with Icelandair while servicing its complete Boeing 737 MAX fleet,” said Don Buchman, VP and GM, commercial aviation at Viasat. “We understand the patterns of Icelandair’s operation and passenger demand for in-flight wi-fi, and we are excited to extend this experience and trust to include fast and resilient connectivity on the new Airbus aircraft.”
Helga Huld Bjarnadóttir, Icelandair’s director of product and service management, added: “By expanding our high-speed streaming wi-fi offering to the new aircraft, we are doubling down on the state-of-the-art connectivity that has become a highly sought-after element of the Icelandair passenger experience.”
