BROOMFIELD, Colo., and
CLEVELAND, Oct. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- As Gogo Business
Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO), a leader in connected airplanes, continues
toward its scheduled launch of its 4G service in the first half of
2017, Constant Aviation will be one of the first Gogo dealers to
develop Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the new
system.
Constant, a full-service maintenance, repair and overhaul Gogo
dealer, will develop STCs for Embraer 145 Series Shuttle, Legacy
600/650, Gulfstream V, and Phenom 300 aircraft, and will
participate as a partner for hardware sales and installations on
other business aircraft.
"Our clients are eager for the increased capability Gogo's 4G
network will deliver for inflight connectivity and entertainment,"
said Jay Rizzo, vice president of
sales at Constant Aviation. "The new technology we will be
installing, operating on Gogo's proven, reliable network, will
enable business travelers to get more done while inflight and
promises a great value."
Gogo will provide a reliable 4G experience with superior
connectivity for passengers over existing technologies. The new
service will include services such as Gogo Vision, providing the
latest movies, TV, flight tracker, weather reports, and additional
features; Gogo Text & Talk, allowing passengers to call and
text with their personal smart phones and mobile numbers; streaming
video and audio; as well as face-to-face conversations with a
user's favorite applications; email with attachments; and web
browsing – on a proven network in the continental U.S. and large
portions of Alaska and
Canada.
"Constant Aviation continues to be a trusted partner with
expertise and a sterling reputation of delivering great service to
its clients," said Andy Geist,
senior vice president of business aviation solutions for Gogo. "We
are pleased to partner with Constant Aviation as we continue to
progress toward the launch of our 4G service in 2017, and our next
generation network in 2018."
Created specifically for the business aviation market, Gogo's 4G
system is a specially designed application of Gogo's air-to-ground
technology that leverages its existing ground network of more than
250 towers, fiber backhaul and technology that has already flown
hundreds of thousands of hours aboard thousands of business and
commercial aircraft. The 4G equipment package will incorporate
dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi service and a host of other features – all
from a single, lightweight box.
About Gogo
With more than two decades of experience, Gogo is the leader in
in-flight connectivity and wireless entertainment services for
commercial and business fleets around the world. Gogo connects
aircraft, providing its airlines partners with the world's most
powerful network and platform to help optimize their
operations. Gogo's superior technologies, best-in-class
service, and global reach help planes fly smarter, airlines
partners perform better, and their passengers travel happier.
Today, Gogo has partnerships with 16 commercial airlines and has
installed in-flight connectivity technology on more than 2,800
commercial aircraft. More than 7,000 business aircraft are also
flying with its solutions, including the world's largest fractional
ownership fleets. Gogo also is a factory option at every major
business aircraft manufacturer. Gogo has more than 1,000
employees and is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., with additional facilities in
Broomfield, Colo., and various
locations overseas. Connect with us at www.gogoair.com and
business.gogoair.com
About Constant Aviation
Constant Aviation has locations at Cleveland Hopkins
International Airport, Cuyahoga County Airport, Birmingham International Airport and Las Vegas
International Airport. All facilities specialize in airframe
maintenance, engine repair maintenance, major repairs, avionics,
interior refurbishment, parts distribution, accessory and composite
services. As one of the fastest growing MRO's in the country,
Constant Aviation understands the importance of aircraft
availability, predictability and minimizing operational costs for
their customers. Constant Aviation has raised the bar in aircraft
maintenance expectations and provides customers with a one-stop
shop option when it comes to maintenance events. For more
information, please visit www.constantaviation.com or call
216.261.7119. Like us on Facebook and follow us on
Twitter.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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"forward-looking statements" that are based on management's beliefs
and assumptions and on information currently available to
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"intends," "may," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects,"
"should," "will," "would" or similar expressions and the negatives
of those terms that relate to future events. Forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors that may cause the Gogo's actual results, performance or
achievements to be materially different from any projected results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by the
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represent the beliefs and assumptions of Gogo only as of the date
of this press release and Gogo undertakes no obligation to update
or revise publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether as
a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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