CHICAGO, Feb. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo (NASDAQ:
GOGO), the leading global provider of broadband connectivity
products and services to aviation, has taken its 2Ku performance to
the next level, exceeding speeds of 100 Mbps.
This industry-leading performance was achieved on Gogo's test
aircraft, the Jimmy Ray, using Gogo's proprietary 2Ku antenna,
Gogo's new next generation modem and a high-throughput
satellite.
"When we launched 2Ku, we knew that the performance would get
better with our next generation modem and new high-throughput
satellites," said Anand Chari,
Gogo's chief technology officer. "We have capacity on HTS
satellites in orbit today and 2Ku's open architecture allows us to
take advantage of satellite innovations over time. We also continue
to improve our aircraft hardware – servers, modems, antenna, and
wireless access points. This performance achievement demonstrates
the progress we've made on both
fronts."
Gogo's new modem upgrades the performance of both its 2Ku and Ku
global satellite services. The proprietary features of the new
modem significantly increase throughput and reliability to and from
the aircraft. The modem also will support access to streaming
video through the internet and live television programming through
Gogo's IPTV product – Gogo TV.
"There are now more than 100 2Ku aircraft flying with our
first-generation modem utilizing existing wide-beam satellite
technologies. Under these conditions, the technology is already
delivering industry leading performance. With the new modem
and HTS satellites, we are setting a very high bar for the
industry," said Michael Small,
president and CEO of Gogo. "We are going to deliver this technology
upgrade to our airline partners without needing to take an aircraft
out of service, which is incredibly important for their
operations."
The new modem will be installed beginning in the second half of
2017. Eventually, it will be installed on more than 1500 2Ku and
250 Ku aircraft across 13 leading airlines.
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 2,900
commercial aircraft. More than 4,200 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,
IL, with additional facilities in Broomfield, CO, and various locations
overseas. Connect with us at www.gogoair.com and
business.gogoair.com.
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