Gogo Launches Expanded Cockpit and Datalink Services

Nov. 16, 2015
The additional services include Inmarsat Classic Aero (voice and data services) along with a variety of flight planning, datalink, graphical cockpit and weather information, flight following and concierge services.

LAS VEGAS, NV [NBAA 2015] – November 16, 2015 – Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO), the leading provider of wireless in-flight connectivity and entertainment solutions to the global aero market, announces the availability of an expanded suite of cockpit and datalink services for its business aviation customers from Honeywell’s Global Data Center (GDC).

The additional services include Inmarsat Classic Aero (voice and data services) along with a variety of flight planning, datalink, graphical cockpit and weather information, flight following and concierge services.

John Wade, Gogo Business Aviation’s executive vice president and general manager, said, “We’re pleased to debut this additional suite of GDC services and offer Gogo customers the convenience of single-source activation, support and unified monthly billing.”

Gogo is unique in that it offers one of the business aviation market’s widest selections of in-flight voice and data services, which now include Gogo Biz, SwiftBroadband, Jet ConneX, Classic Aero, Swift64, Iridium, terrestrial 3G and Gogo Cloud (automated content delivery).

Michael Edmonds, Honeywell Aerospace Services Vice President, added “Honeywell’s continued mission is to innovate our on-board and portable solutions to reduce the work load for flight crews and maintainers of aircraft. We are proud to partner with Gogo to expand the availability of these services to more users.”

Today’s announcement is part of a larger initiative at Gogo Business Aviation as the company continues to expand its voice and data airtime services. The company offers a full range of easy-to-understand plans along with a suite of tools and support services that help customers monitor and manage their monthly usage. Special discounts are offered for bundled services and customers that operate multiple aircraft.

More information about Gogo Business Aviation’s voice and data service offerings is available by visiting business.gogoair.com. For personal assistance, aircraft operators anywhere in the world are invited to contact Kristi Glassmann at +1.303.301.3448 or [email protected].

Gogo Business Aviation is showcasing a complete range of global and U.S. domestic in-flight connectivity and entertainment solutions at the annual NBAA convention in Las Vegas this week.

About Gogo

Gogo is a leading global aero-communications service provider that offers in-flight Internet, entertainment, text messaging, voice and a host of other communications-related services to the commercial and business aviation markets. Gogo has nearly 2,500 commercial aircraft equipped with its services on 11 major airlines. More than 6,800 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 outside the U.S. Connect with us at www.gogoair.com and business.gogoair.com

About Gogo Business Aviation

Gogo Business Aviation, formerly known as Aircell, is a leading provider of in-flight connectivity equipment, services and support to the business aviation market. Through a full range of capabilities including Internet, voice, entertainment, cockpit data and more, the company increases the productivity, safety, and enjoyment of the business aviation travel experience. An AS9100-certified company, Gogo Business Aviation serves a global customer base and has an authorized dealer/distributor network that spans six continents. The only company to offer all three of business aviation’s most popular network technologies – Gogo Biz®, SwiftBroadband and Iridium® – it offers solutions to fulfill any customer need, aircraft type or geography.

A Collier Trophy nominee and the recipient of several dozen awards for innovation, Gogo Business Aviation is widely credited with many of the industry’s most influential historical achievements, beginning with the groundbreaking airborne cellular concept that launched the company in 1991. Connect with us at http://business.gogoair.com and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/gogobizav.