BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilatus has
selected Gogo Business Aviation's (NASDAQ: GOGO) AVANCE L3 system as a factory option on
new production PC-24 aircraft, and has secured STCs for the PC-24
and the PC-12 NGX.
The PC-24 joins the PC-12 NGX as
the second airframe from Pilatus to install the AVANCE L3 system at
the factory. The AVANCE L3 is an inflight Wi-Fi system that
delivers the benefits of the Gogo AVANCE platform in a small,
lightweight form factor, with the most affordable pricing options
in business aviation. With the L3 users can choose an inflight
Wi-Fi experience fitted to their unique needs or preferences. It is
an ideal solution for smaller business jets and turboprops.
"Pilatus' selection of Gogo AVANCE L3 is a great step forward
with a valued partner who recognizes the value of our
software-centric AVANCE platform and the reliability and
performance of the Gogo network," said Mark
Sander, vice president of OEM sales for Gogo. "The AVANCE L3
enables a customized experience to best fit customers' needs based
on the number of passengers and the online experience they
desire."
Using AVANCE L3, passengers and crew can stay connected to
email, send text messages and make voice calls with Gogo Text &
Talk or access their favorite flight apps such as moving maps,
weather and flight information. The L3 system comes installed with
Gogo Vision featuring entertainment and news including the latest
Hollywood films, hit television
programs, business programming from Bloomberg TV, and 30 leading
magazine titles in digital format.
"The AVANCE L3 system stands out in the market because our
customers can choose the inflight Wi-Fi experience they want, as
well as the additional value-added features and benefits it
enables," said Tom Aniello, vice
president of marketing for Pilatus. "Inflight Wi-Fi has become one
of the most important features requested by our customers, and
based on the performance our PC-12 operators have enjoyed, it was
an easy decision for us to add it as an option from the factory for
the PC-24."
The AVANCE platform also integrates a full range of Smart Cabin
features, allowing passengers to access and use all available data,
voice, maps, entertainment and cabin management system (CMS)
services.
About Gogo
Gogo is the Inflight Internet
Company. We are the leading global provider of broadband
connectivity products and services for aviation. We design and
source innovative network solutions that connect aircraft to the
Internet and develop software and platforms that enable
customizable solutions for and by our aviation partners. Once
connected, we provide industry leading reliability around the
world. Our mission is to help aviation go farther by making planes
fly smarter, so our aviation partners perform better and their
passengers travel happier.
You can find Gogo's products and services on thousands of
aircraft operated by the leading global commercial airlines and
thousands of private aircraft, including those of the largest
fractional ownership operators. Gogo is headquartered
in Chicago with additional facilities in Broomfield,
Colo., and locations across the globe. Connect with us at
gogoair.com.
About Pilatus
Founded in 1939, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
is the only Swiss company to develop, produce and sell aircraft to
customers around the world: from the legendary Pilatus Porter PC-6
to the best-selling single-engine turboprop in its class, the
PC-12, and the PC-21, the training system of the future. The latest
aircraft is the PC-24 – the world's first ever business jet for use
on short unprepared runways. Domiciled in Stans, the company is
certified to ISO 14001 in recognition of its efforts for the
environment. The Pilatus Group includes two independent
subsidiaries in Broomfield
(Colorado, USA) and Adelaide (Australia). With over 2,000 employees at its
headquarters, Pilatus is one of the largest employers in
Central Switzerland. Pilatus
provides training for about 130 apprentices in 13 different
professions – job training for young people has always been a very
high priority at Pilatus. www.pilatus-aircraft.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
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not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements,
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forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise. These forward-looking statements
are based on estimates and assumptions by Gogo's management that,
although Gogo believes them to be reasonable, are inherently
uncertain. Important factors that could cause actual results,
developments and business decisions to differ materially from these
forward-looking statements include developments in the COVID-19
pandemic and the resulting impact on Gogo's business, operations
and financial condition and the other uncertainties described under
the heading "Risk Factors" in Gogo's annual report on Form 10-K
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")
on March 13, 2020, on Gogo's quarterly report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,
2020, as filed with the SEC on May
11, 2020, and Gogo's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 2020, as filed
with the SEC on August 10,
2020.
Media Relations Contact:
Dave Mellin
+1 720-840-4788
dmellin@gogoair.com
Investor Relations Contact:
William Davis
+1 312-517-5725
wdavis@gogoair.com
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