26 May 2026 – Viasat announced it has reached 1,000 aircraft for its SB‑S service: a milestone that underscores strong adoption and accelerating momentum for satellite-enabled safety communications in aviation. SwiftBroadband‑Safety is a certified, global safety communications service that supports Air Traffic Control (ATC) communications, airline operations and regulatory compliance, helping pilots and operators improve situational awareness and operational resilience. Since its introduction in 2018, SB‑S has continued strong equipage growth with reliable international safety communications performance. Take‑up from airlines has expanded at an average rate of 42% per year, with the company aiming for SB-S to be in service on more than 1,200 aircraft by the end of 2026. Across its entire aviation safety portfolio – which includes SB-S and its long-established safety service, Classic Aero – Viasat currently connects more than 12,000 aircraft cockpits globally. Read more