Viasat announced on May 5 that it is collaborating with Galaxy 1 Communications and L2 Aviation to advance avionics integration for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector. The partnership aims to embed connectivity into certified avionics architectures, supporting safe operations within regulated airspace as AAM transitions from technical demonstrations to scalable deployment.
The collaboration matters because scaling AAM safely depends on integrating reliable satellite communications into aircraft systems that meet certification standards. By welcoming L2 Aviation into its Velaris ecosystem, Viasat said it is taking steps toward bridging the gap between demonstration and real-world deployment of uncrewed aircraft systems.
L2 Aviation brings nearly three decades of experience in avionics design, engineering, certification, manufacturing and installation across commercial, business, cargo and military fleets. Through the Velaris ecosystem, L2 will support the integration and certification of satellite communications for both uncrewed aircraft systems and emerging AAM platforms.
Joel Klooster, Senior Vice President Aircraft Operations and Safety at Viasat said: “Right now the industry is focused on what it will take to enable routine, regulated AAM operations: so it is clear that certification ready connectivity and avionics integration must advance together. Bringing L2 Aviation into the Velaris ecosystem through G1 reflects that shift from proving concepts to building operational capability. Their experience strengthens how Velaris supports the next phase of AAM deployment, where safety, certification, and scalability are immediate priorities.”
Tony Bailey, President and Chief Operating Officer at L2 Aviation said: “Advanced Air Mobility will not scale on capability alone. It will scale when that capability is engineered into certified, operational systems that regulators trust and operators can rely on every day. Our role within the Velaris ecosystem is to integrate satellite connectivity into avionics architectures that meet real-world certification standards. Working alongside Viasat Inc. and Galaxy 1 Communications, we are focused on delivering systems that are certifiable, scalable, and ready to support routine AAM and uncrewed operations.”
Gino Jensen, Chief Technology Officer at Galaxy 1 Communications added: “Advancing safe, scalable UAV and AAM operations requires more than just connectivity — it demands a fully integrated, certifiable ecosystem. Our programme is focused on delivering exactly that, combining resilient multi-network communications with the operational frameworks needed for regulated flight. Bringing on board L2 Aviation as a partner is a significant step forward. Their deep expertise in avionics integration and certification strengthens our ability to support airworthiness, compliance,and system interoperability—helping accelerate the path from innovation to real-world commercially viable deployment.”
The move follows previous news in March about Galaxy 1’s collaboration with Viasat aimed at enhancing delivery of Velaris services through its Distribution Partner-as-a-Service model.
