As India looks to scale its aviation ecosystem for the next phase of growth and passenger experience, Viasat, Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, announced its partnership with WINGS INDIA 2026, Asia’s premier civil aviation event, scheduled from January 28 to 31, 2026 at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad.
As the Corporate Partner, Viasat will participate in key forums including the Global CEOs Forum on the inaugural day and a strategic roundtable on Advanced Air Mobility, while actively engaging with airline enterprises, OEMs and policymakers to examine how next-generation in-flight connectivity (IFC) capabilities can accelerate India’s aviation ambitions and elevate the passenger experience.
In-flight connectivity is central to Viasat’s vision for India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector, as the company advances a new standard of seamless, high-performance Wi-Fi that responds to rising passenger expectations and strengthens the global competitiveness of Indian carriers.
Gautam Sharma, Managing Director, Viasat India said, “Our partnership at Wings India 2026 highlights Viasat‘s dedication to India’s aviation ecosystem, where in-flight connectivity is gradually transforming travel into a productive, connected experience. We believe there is a huge potential for in-flight connectivity in Indian aviation and are actively engaging with airlines, OEMs and policymakers to explore how our advanced IFC capabilities can fuel India’s aviation ambitions and elevate passenger satisfaction.”
India’s aviation market, now the world’s third-largest domestic market, is set for rapid expansion, with passenger traffic expected to double by 2030. Viasat’s India-focused IFC strategy builds on more than a decade of expertise, with a portfolio offering distinct advantages including customer-first network—technology tailored for airline priorities, extensive linefit and retrofit offerability, guaranteed passenger experience commitments, proven NPS uplift and signature support featuring comprehensive maintenance support and around-the-clock operational support to ensure seamless, reliable performance across India’s skies.
Viasat’s high-capacity satellite network provides the bandwidth that allows airline partners to offer fast, content-rich broadband experiences for passengers. Passengers using Viasat IFC can stay connected in the air to stream their favorite music and videos, video chat, access email and VPN networks, post photos and videos to social media, communicate with cabin crew quickly and efficiently, message family, and shop online.
Viasat recently launched the Connected Partner Platform that simplifies next-level in-flight experiences and services, providing advanced application hosting and an ecosystem of partners that enables airlines to effortlessly integrate and manage connected solutions while enhancing passenger experiences. Airlines can design a full-service onboard experience by integrating and deploying chosen applications, bringing their own or selecting from curated partners, and staying up-to-date with flexible over-the-air updates and data analytics.
