Viasat and Galaxy 1 to enhance Velaris

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The partnership allows Galaxy 1 to extend the reach and flexibility of Velaris’ service delivery through its Distribution Partner-as-a-Service (DPaaS) model. This supports operators with rapid deployment, scalable fleet management and streamline access to reliable beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) connectivity.

Rather than acting as a traditional distributor, Galaxy 1 provides a managed operational layer that abstracts the complexity of provisioning, billing, compliance oversight and integration into a unified framework. This enables UAV and AAM stakeholders to transition efficiently from proof-of-concept to commercially scaled, regulated deployment.

Galaxy 1’s multi-API integration layer connects flight planning, tracking and safety tools, enabling seamless SoS interoperability. These capabilities accelerate the safe and scalable adoption of uncrewed aircraft in controlled airspace while reinforcing Galaxy 1’s role as an integration and enablement partner across the AAM sector.

Martyn Durrant, Chief Commercial Officer, Galaxy 1 Communications, said: “Advanced Air Mobility represents one of the most transformative shifts in aviation and connectivity is at the heart of making it safe, efficient and scalable. 

“By partnering with Viasat, we are not only enabling operators to onboard quickly, integrate seamlessly, and deliver resilient services but also helping Viasat expand and strengthen its global ecosystem of partners. Through streamlined provisioning, faster application integration and managed service delivery, we’re accelerating the pace at which new services and applications can be deployed into the AAM sector, driving innovation, enhancing operational readiness and unlocking new opportunities for operators and service providers in this new era of flight.”

Joel Klooster, SVP for Aircraft Operations and Safety at Viasat, said: “Velaris is already driving the future of AAM. With Galaxy 1’s DPaaS, we’re accelerating that future by pairing reliable satellite connectivity with a strong partner ecosystem and seamless API integration.

“Collaboration is essential to the growth of AAM. Working with partners like Galaxy 1 helps strengthen how Velaris is delivered and integrated ensuring scalability and efficiency in the industry.”