ViaSat and Innotech Aviation Complete First Ku-Band High-Speed Broadband Service Installation on the Global Express XRS

ORLANDO, Fla.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) and Innotech Aviation, a newly appointed ViaSat airborne terminal reseller, have successfully completed the first installation of ViaSat’s high-speed broadband terminal on a Bombardier Global Express XRS aircraft. Following the installation, the aircraft was commissioned into the ViaSat Yonder^sm airborne broadband communication service by Satcom Direct. Yonder is the first service of its kind in the market, offering users the ability to send and receive broadband data, connect to a virtual private network, and access IPTV at connection speeds never seen before in a business jet at costs significantly lower than other less capable communication services.

“The speed with which they completed the engineering, installation, commissioning and test flights on this project speaks for itself. We certainly feel confident in recommending Innotech to any of our potential customers.”

Jim Hanna, director of maintenance for the aircraft on which the system was installed, has firsthand experience during a test flight last month. “Yonder service has revolutionized connectivity in the sky,” said Jim. “It has brought to the market what I would describe as real broadband. The data transaction on the aircraft exceeded my expectations. During the test flight I had the chance to test three-way video conferencing using Skype, access live TV and listen to digital radio at speeds quicker than being on the ground – it was phenomenal.”

The installation of ViaSat’s VMT-1500 airborne mobile broadband terminal was performed at Innotech Aviation facilities in Montreal. “Innotech has a well-earned reputation for quality of installation and service that is among the best in the industry.” said Don Buchman, ViaSat Director of Mobile Broadband. “The speed with which they completed the engineering, installation, commissioning and test flights on this project speaks for itself. We certainly feel confident in recommending Innotech to any of our potential customers.”

“This was a complex installation with a very short timeline,” said Gesse Sciacca, Director of Avionics at Innotech. “The superior technical and customer support from ViaSat and Satcom Direct made the difference in getting this project done on schedule. We are very pleased to have been named a ViaSat reseller.”

The Yonder service network already extends from Moscow westward across the Atlantic Ocean, North America, the Pacific Ocean and into Japan and Southeast Asia. The network is continuing to expand through the cooperation of ViaSat and maritime service-provider KVH Industries, with the goal of providing worldwide coverage by mid 2011.

About ViaSat (www.viasat.com)

ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other digital communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. The company provides networking products and managed network services for enterprise IP applications; is a key supplier of network-centric military communications and encryption technologies and products to the U.S. government; and is the primary technology partner for gateway and customer-premises equipment for consumer and mobile satellite broadband services. ViaSat also offers design capabilities and a number of complementary products including monolithic microwave integrated circuits and modules, DVB-S2 satellite communication components, video data link systems, data acceleration and compression, and mobile satellite antenna systems. ViaSat is based in Carlsbad, CA, has major locations in Duluth, GA, and Germantown, MD (Comsat Laboratories division), and has additional field offices and service centers worldwide.

ViaSat Inc. Forward-Looking Statements

Portions of this release, particularly statements about the role of ViaSat, Innotech, and Satcom Direct in cooperating and establishing communications services, network expansion, worldwide coverage, and the performance and deliveries of ViaSat products and services contain forward-looking statements regarding future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. ViaSat wishes to caution you that there are some factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to: 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 telecommunications industry generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in ViaSat’s SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including without limitation, ViaSat’s annual reports on Form 10-K and ViaSat’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any 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.

About Innotech Aviation (www.Innotechaviation.com):

Innotech Aviation, part of Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group, is an established leader in business aviation with more than 50 years of experience. A division of IMP Group ltd., a privately-held company recently recognized as one of the 50 best managed companies in Canada, Innotech Aviation is based in Montreal, and provides interior completions on green aircraft, interior refurbishment, exterior paint, maintenance, repair and overhaul, avionics installations / modifications, mechanical / avionics design and engineering to the world’s business aviation community. I.M.P. Group International Inc. is focused on global, sustainable growth, with 3,500 experienced people delivering service, quality and value to customers across diverse sectors, such as aerospace, aviation, airline, healthcare, industrial marine, information technology, hospitality and property development.

Bombardier Global Express and Global Express XRS are registered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. ArcLight is a registered trademark of ViaSat Inc. Yonder is a service mark of ViaSat inc. Comsat Labs and Comsat Laboratories are tradenames of ViaSat, Inc. Neither Comsat Labs nor Comsat Laboratories is affiliated with COMSAT Corporation. “Comsat” is a registered trademark of COMSAT Corporation. All additional products are trademarks of their respective owners.