Major Milestone Enables 2Ku To Be Factory Installed On Airbus Aircraft

Gogo has been selected by Airbus as a lead supplier for its High Bandwidth Connectivity (HBC) program.  The designation officially enables factory line-fit installation of Gogo's 2Ku global satellite solution on Airbus A320 Family, A330, and A380 aircraft after successful offerability process and further system certification.

Being part of Airbus' HBC program means airlines can place future aircraft orders with Airbus and have Gogo's 2Ku technology installed at the factory on all major fleet types.  Those aircraft are then delivered with the technology already installed and ready for service on day one.

"We are proud to be selected by Airbus as a supplier for Airbus' high bandwidth connectivity program and look forward to working with them to provide our industry leading 2Ku solution to their customers," says Anand Chari, executive vice president and CTO at Gogo. "The selection is acknowledgement of the traction we've made with 2Ku in the marketplace.  It's also validation of the long-term viability of this technology and its ability to serve commercial aviation for the foreseeable future."

Gogo's 2Ku technology is the most future-proof global technology for inflight connectivity and delivers streaming-video speeds to passengers. 2Ku enables a wide range of customizable experiences for Gogo's airline partners.  For passengers, it means in-flight Wi-Fi and wireless entertainment; for airlines, it means connecting flight attendants, pilots, crew, and the aircraft itself. Currently, Gogo has more than 1500 aircraft commitments to 2Ku representing 13 commercial airlines. Most of 1500+ aircraft are set to be flying with the technology by the end of 2018.

(Source: Gogo media release)

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