4. Revenue Recognition

Remaining Performance Obligations

As of December 31, 2025, the aggregate amount of the transaction price in our contracts allocated to the remaining unsatisfied performance obligations (“RPO”) was approximately $572 million and excludes consideration from contracts that have an original duration of one year or less. Approximately $560 million of the RPO primarily represents connectivity and entertainment service revenues which are recognized as services are provided, which is expected to occur through the remaining term of the contracts. Our contracts vary in length and generally have terms of two to ten years. We expect to recognize approximately 36% of our connectivity and entertainment service RPO within the next year, approximately 48% in one to five years and the remaining 16% in five to ten years. The remaining $12 million of the RPO represents future equipment revenue that is expected to be recognized primarily within the next three years as equipment is shipped.

Disaggregation of revenue

The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by category (in thousands):

 

 

For the Year Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Service revenue by type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Satellite broadband

 

$

316,641

 

 

$

27,988

 

 

$

3,626

 

ATG broadband

 

 

288,597

 

 

 

310,860

 

 

 

302,226

 

Narrowband and other

 

 

169,155

 

 

 

25,422

 

 

 

12,163

 

Total service revenue by type

 

$

774,393

 

 

$

364,270

 

 

$

318,015

 

Service revenue by market

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business aviation

 

$

657,911

 

 

$

358,572

 

 

$

318,015

 

Military / Government

 

 

116,482

 

 

 

5,698

 

 

 

 

Total service revenue by market

 

$

774,393

 

 

$

364,270

 

 

$

318,015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equipment revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Satellite broadband

 

$

34,725

 

 

$

2,001

 

 

$

1,030

 

ATG broadband

 

 

76,204

 

 

 

66,607

 

 

 

64,585

 

Narrowband and other

 

 

25,169

 

 

 

11,831

 

 

 

13,947

 

Total equipment revenue

 

$

136,098

 

 

$

80,439

 

 

$

79,562

 

 

Contract balances

Our current and non-current contract asset balances totaled $39.6 million and $25.0 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Contract assets represent the aggregate amount of revenue recognized in excess of billings and recoverable contract costs primarily for certain sales programs.

Our current and non-current deferred revenue balances totaled $36.0 million and $41.3 million as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Deferred revenue includes, among other things, prepayments for equipment and subscription connectivity products. For the year ended December 31, 2025, we recognized revenue of $38.2 million that was previously included in the beginning balance of deferred revenue.

Historical Timeline

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About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.