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Viasat readies partner push for Equatys JV as Space42 deal nears; seeks EU extension of European Aviation Network

Viasat says partner announcements tied to its Equatys joint venture with Space42 are imminent, while the company plans to pursue an EU extension of the European Aviation Network. The moves signal continued investment in satellite broadband service partnerships and network continuity within Europe.

Discovered 2026-05-29T11:19:56.251533-07:00 | 2026-05-29T11:19:56.251533-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The Equatys/Space42 JV and related partner announcements point to how Viasat is building its next wave of satellite broadband service supply and go-to-market—relevant for satcom partners tracking capacity and service roadmap risk.
  • Viasat’s push for an EU extension of the European Aviation Network directly affects the timing and durability of aviation satcom connectivity commitments, building on its recent commercial in-cockpit traction like SB-S safety-grade satcom installed on 1,000 aircraft.
  • The company’s commercial network expansion also sits alongside its growing protected/tactical satcom emphasis, following US Space Force awards $437.6M Protected Tactical Satcom–Global contracts.

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