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Gogo to acquire Satcom Direct

Gogo and Satcom Direct have announced a agreement under which Gogo will acquire Satcom Direct to create the an in-flight connectivity provider that it says will be “able to satisfy the performance and cost needs of every segment of the global business aviation (BA) and military/government mobility markets”. Under the terms of the agreement, Satcom […]

September 30, 2024

Gogo FY revenue down, Q4 up

Business aviation connectivity specialists Gogo reported their full-year and Q4 results, saying that for the final quarter their total revenue of $97.8 million (€90.1m) represented a fall of 10 per cent year on year. However, Q4’s service revenue of $80.9 million was up 5 per cent on the previous year. “The launches of Gogo Galileo […]

February 29, 2024By Chris Forrester

Gogo signs NetJets deal

Gogo Business Aviation has signed a 20-year WiFi connectivity agreement with private airline operator NetJets. The deal will see NetJets having ability to upgrade their US aircraft to Gogo AVANCE L5, Gogo 5G, and Gogo Galileo, the company’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband satellite service. NetJets Owners in Europe will also have the benefit of […]

February 8, 2024By Chris Forrester

Gogo wins initial legal spat over 5G

In-Flight communications specialist Gogo Business Aviation has won an appeal held at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and which upheld an earlier verdict at the US District Court in Delaware and which involved denying SmartSky Networks’ motion for preliminary injunction against Gogo Business Aviation to keep it from selling its Gogo […]

February 2, 2024By Chris Forrester

Gogo achieves 5G milestones

In-Flight communications company Gogo Business Aviation says that 2023 was a year where it gained momentum and which included obtaining FAA Supplemental Type Certification for its latest AVANCE LX5 equipment. “Receiving formal approval from the FAA to produce and manufacture the AVANCE LX5 Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) reaffirms our commitment to Gogo 5G as we […]

January 3, 2024By Chris Forrester

Gogo refreshes IFC software

Gogo Business Aviation has released over-the-air software updates for clients and their aircraft. The update covers Gogo’s Avance technology. With the update, further modifications can now be deployed without physically touching the aircraft, reducing the time required for software updates, and improving the efficiency and management of upgrading large fleets. “This industry-first capability for connectivity […]

December 1, 2023By Chris Forrester

Gogo reports record Q3

Gogo, which focuses on delivering broadband connectivity to business aviation clients, has reported its nine month and Q3 financials. Overall nine month revenues were down 7 per cent year-on-year but Q3 saw a record revenue, up 6 per cent year-on-year of $79.5 million (€74,5m), and 1 per cent up on Q2. Gogo stated that it […]

November 8, 2023By Chris Forrester

Canada’s AirSprint chooses Gogo

Gogo Business Aviation has been selected by Canadian fractional ownership aircraft AirSprint Private Aviation for its in-flight connectivity (IFC). AirSprint will begin upgrading its Cessna Citation and Embraer aircraft to Gogo 5G—making it Gogo’s first Canadian fleet customer. “We strive to provide the highest level of service, and we are always looking for new and […]

October 19, 2023By Chris Forrester

Gogo buys in own stock

Business jet in-flight broadband specialist Gogo Aviation is spending $50 million (€46.6m) on a share repurchase programme. “Our long-term capital allocation priorities are to first maintain adequate liquidity; second, invest in high-return strategic initiatives; third, carry an appropriate level of debt with a target net leverage ratio of 2.5x – 3.5x; and fourth, return capital […]

September 7, 2023By Chris Forrester

Gogo Q2 revenue up 6%

In-flight connectivity specialists Gogo has reported Q2 revenue growth of 6 per cent at $103.2 million (€94m). The business airline-focussed company expects total revenues this year to be in the range of $410 million-$420 million. “We are in a two-year investment cycle to take advantage of new technologies like 5G, LEO satellite and LTE to […]

August 9, 2023By Chris Forrester