GENEVA, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EBACE (stand
D051)– Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO), the leading
global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for
aviation, today unveiled a new suite of smart cabin systems – SCS
Elite and SCS Media – which are highly integrated cabin, inflight
entertainment (IFE) and voice solutions that can be personalized to
fit the specific needs of passengers on board a given flight.
SCS is a suite of smart cabin systems that let users integrate a
personal mix of technologies to create a cabin experience that is
unique and ideal for them – seamlessly and reliably. Whether that's
enabling moving maps so passengers can follow along with the
flight, or premiering a single interface that passengers can use to
engage with a fully connected cabin – users decide what smart looks
like, and SCS does the rest.
"Business travelers expect their aircraft cabin to feel like
home and be a place where they can simply turn on their devices and
do whatever they want from seeing a moving map, to watching a
movie, browsing the web, checking the news or making a phone call,"
said Sergio Aguirre, senior vice
president and general manager of Gogo Business Aviation. "SCS can
be installed on virtually any plane, big or small, flying anywhere
around the globe, and we created it to be a simple, powerful way to
integrate all the necessary technology onboard for an enjoyable
passenger experience."
SCS Elite will be offered by Embraer Executive Jets on
production Lineage 1000E starting later this year.
SCS Elite
SCS Elite is a highly integrated smart
cabin system that gives passengers a single interface for whatever
a user wants to do: browse the Internet, make and receive phone
calls, access the cabin management system, or access moving maps,
movies, TV, and news. Because it's compact and light weight, SCS
Elite fits in virtually any size business aircraft, from turboprops
to the heavy iron, and works across ATG and satellite systems.
No other router, cabin management system (CMS), or other
solution on the market delivers the breadth and depth of
functionality, and ease of use that SCS Elite does. SCS Elite
supports and manages multiple data bearers, voice bearers and CMS,
so the data and voice experience is seamless. Wi-Fi throughout the
cabin is stronger and more reliable, and the inflight entertainment
and information experience is unparalleled in business aviation
with Gogo Vision integrated into the platform. SCS Elite offers a
single interface, so controlling the cabin environment no longer
means closing one application and opening another – it's done
automatically.
SCS Elite is ideal for fractional, charter, flight departments
and other multi-aircraft operators who need a consistent, seamless,
reliable cabin experience. And single aircraft owner/operators can
simplify and improve their cabin experience with SCS Elite whether
they have connectivity with Gogo or another provider.
Key SCS Elite features include:
- Advanced 802.11 ac router for improved Wi-Fi performance
(2.4GHz + 5.0GHz), WAN management, and multi-bearer data and voice
management (Gogo, Inmarsat, Iridium)
- Inflight maps, movies, TV, news, weather – via Gogo Vision
(with content offered in seven languages) updated automatically via
Gogo Cloud.
- Terrestrial modem with free passenger 4G on-ground connectivity
in more than 120 countries
- One-touch CMS access for popular Cabin Management Systems via
Gogo interface
- Gogo Business Services Gateway providing 24/7/365 monitoring
and support, and remote maintenance, inflight and on-ground
diagnostics
SCS Media
For passengers who want to unwind, SCS
Media provides a standalone inflight maps and entertainment
experience that lets them pass the time doing something other than
work. SCS Media is a small, lightweight system that powers an
on-demand news, information and entertainment experience
highlighted by moving maps and Gogo Vision. Passengers just turn on
their personal devices and SCS does the rest via an intuitive
interface.
SCS Media is an affordable system that enables moving maps and a
full inflight entertainment experience, making it an ideal choice
for anyone flying a light jet or turboprop who thinks maps and
movies are cost prohibitive.
Key SCS Media features include:
- Gogo Vision
- Stand-alone wireless infotainment system (no connectivity
required)
- Worldwide automated content delivery service (available through
Gogo Cloud)
- Remote maintenance, diagnostics & support via the Gogo
Business Services Gateway
- Integrated wireless access point (optimized for streaming
video)
SCS Elite and SCS Media will begin shipping in July.
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 aircraft around the world. Gogo
connects aircraft, providing its aviation 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, our aviation
partners perform better, and their passengers travel happier.
Today, Gogo has partnerships with 17 commercial airlines and is
now installed on more than 3,000 commercial aircraft. More than
7,000 business aircraft are also flying with its solutions,
including the world's largest fractional ownership fleets. Gogo is
also a factory option at every major business aircraft
manufacturer. Gogo has more than 1,100 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.
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