Pacing to reach its stated goal of equipping up to 100 aircraft with 2ku inflight connectivity by the end of the year, gogo feels confident about the robustness of its supply chain. On 111215 we proceeded to chicago as a result of an invitation from gogo to flight test their new 2ku airborne connectivity system. Gogo ceo sees next generation satellites, free inflight. And for those wanting to go online whilst in the air, its been anything but speedy of late. Understand the three key factors to get an aircraft flying with 2ku. Gogos 2ku highspeed inflight internet has been in service on delta air lines for a few months now and i hadnt yet managed to score an equipped flight in the wild. Gogo surpasses 300 installations of 2ku concourse regular followers of this blog and our social media channels on facebook, twitter and linkedin will no doubt know that getting our 2ku global inflight connectivity solution installed on as many planes as fast as possible is one of our top priorities. March 15 virgin group founder sir richard branson explains why virgin america is switching from gogo to viasat wifi. One of the more advanced components of the 2ku system is actually the software installed on acpu2. Gogo 2ku inflight system helps to deliver a seamless, consistent passenger experiencea key driver of higher customer satisfaction scores for airlines worldwide. On the multispectrum front, gogo has developed the ability to cost effectively convert a 2ku antenna into a 2ka antenna, which could open up the gogo 2ku fleet to ka operators as well as ku. New yorkbusiness wirerosen law firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of gogo inc.
On the call, gogo s ceo, oakleigh thorne, addressed the deicing issues and the 2ku installation, stating in relevant part, the major cause with deicing fluid getting into the antenna raceways in. As soon as the flight pushed back from the gate, 2ku was up and running. Apr 08, 2014 inflight internet in the united states is often constrained by two variables. Weve installed and certified the gogo 2ku technology successfully on two of our completed airbus vip aircraft and the easa stc has greatly. Qatar airways selects gogo for its inflight connectivity nov 19, 2019. Now, you can leverage a cloudbased infrastructure to rapidly and remotely deploy airborne applications, create new digital services and redefine the passenger experience. Richard branson explains why virgin is ditching gogo wifi. As of august 3, 2016, gogo had partnerships with 17 major commercial airlines and is installed on nearly 2,500 commercial aircraft and over 6,800 business. Up in the air with gogos speedier inflight wifi pcmag.
Our industryleading solutions integrate gogos proprietary hardware and software on the aircraft with satellite and groundbased networks engineered to meet the unique needs of global aviation. This early morning flight to miami gave me the opportunity to put the service through its paces. K5aviation adds a third 2ku system from gogo business aviation. Watch as we install our 2ku satellite internet system on the first gol boeing 737800. Why am i awake at 5am on a saturday morning, headed onto the new york city subways e train and out to jfk airport. Airbus has selected gogo to be a lead supplier of its high bandwidth connectivity hbc program, gogo said. Gogos 2ku highspeed inflight internet has been in service on delta air lines for a few months now and i hadnt yet managed to score a flight with the service in the wild.
These antennas at being installed on aircraft every week, and there is a good chance youll gogo 2ku antenna production process at thinkom on vimeo. On the call, gogos ceo, oakleigh thorne, addressed the deicing issues and the 2ku installation, stating in relevant part, the major cause with deicing fluid getting into the antenna raceways in. And while we are on this subject, gogo announced that they have partnered with airbus to install, on a retrofit basis, 2ku on new airbus a350 aircraft. What it takes to ramp up 2ku installations gogo concourse blog. This is a great day for k5aviation because it brings gogos newest technology to our cabin which means our passengers can stay connected almost anywhere we fly. Jul 27, 2018 on the call, gogo s ceo, oakleigh thorne, addressed the deicing issues and the 2ku installation, stating in relevant part, the major cause with deicing fluid getting into the antenna raceways in. Article what it takes to ramp up 2ku installations. Gogo free report recently announced that it has installed 110 2kus its inflight connectivity service in thirdquarter 2017. This is a great day for k5aviation because it brings gogo s newest technology to our cabin which means our passengers can stay connected almost anywhere we fly.
Gogo surpasses 300 installations of 2ku gogo concourse blog. Gogos 2ku service has been its chief growth driver. Gogo confident supply chain can keep pace with fast 2ku. On the call, gogos ceo, oakleigh thorne, addressed the deicing issues and the 2ku installation, stating in relevant part, the major cause with deicing fluid getting into the antenna raceways in which the antenna discs spin. Gogo inc gogo q1 2020 earnings call transcript the. Air france begins gogo 2ku service on a330, 777 avionics. Gogo has been saying for a while now that 2ku is coming. Limited access to aircraft is a large factor in the time that goes into full roll out of 2ku. Pacing to reach its stated goal of equipping 75100 aircraft with its 2ku inflight connectivity system by the end of the year, gogo feels confident about both the robustness of its supply chain and its ability to solidly generate cash in the coming years. Gogos 2ku antenna receives stc for commercial aircraft. Gogo 2ku antenna production process at thinkom on vimeo. The airbus a320 family, a330 and a380 can now undergo factory linefit installation of. Find the docs, apps and everything related to your gogogate2 smart opener. And while the new technology has already been launched successfully on close to 250 aircraft across 9 airlines, many people have asked us when they are going to experience the difference when they fly.
Once the stc is approved, gogo can install on every plane of that type and start installation immediatelybut passengers still need to get around. Gogo inc gogo q4 2018 earnings conference call transcript. Gogo 2ku factory linefit installation available for airbus. Gogo avance l5 is a dream come true for tech addicted travelers and efficiencyminded operators alike. Jan 03, 2017 delta boeing 737900er takeoff las slc gogo gatetogate wifi 92317 duration. Gogo 2ku global connectivity solution gogo inflight. On the call, gogos ceo, oakleigh thorne, addressed the deicing issues and the 2ku installation, stating in relevant part, the major cause with deicing fluid getting into the.
Gogo, the internet provider for the lions share of todays flights, operates most. The gogo inflight system gives you the software and hardware required to manage highperformance inflight internet capabilities over the lifetime of your fleet. Aug, 2015 watch as we install our revolutionary 2ku satellite product on our own flying test lab n321gg jimmy ray. Being part of airbus hbc program means airlines can place future aircraft orders with airbus and have gogos 2ku technology installed at the factory on all. Installation was performed at its facilities in hoogerheide, the netherlands. The verges chris welch, who participated in one of the. To put that another way, regulatory approvals are finalized for 90% of our total 2019 2ku installation plan, whereas last year it was only 39%. Firstly, we note that the gogo airbus installation partnering on airbus bizjets is a solution that encompasses the retrofit installation of 2ku on new a350 aircraft. Aug 08, 2017 today, gogo has stcs in hand for more than 80 percent of the fleet types ready for install and expects to be above 90 percent by labor day. Equipment installation data published by gogo showed a total of 3,234 commercial airliners connected to its network with a backlog of nearly 950 aircraft awaiting 2ku connectivity. Gogo 2ku inflight system helps to deliver a seamless, consistent passenger experience a key driver of higher customer satisfaction scores for airlines worldwide.
Gogo, the leading global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, announced today that it has been selected by alaska airlines to install gogos 2ku inflight connectivity solution on its entire boeing and airbus fleet. So much so that american airlines sued gogo, its inflight wifi provider, because of slow connectivity, arguing that competitors such as viasat, which powers wifi on united, among others, is significantly faster than gogos service. Jul, 2018 on the call, gogos ceo, oakleigh thorne, addressed the deicing issues and the 2ku installation, stating in relevant part, the major cause with deicing fluid getting into the antenna. Gogos longawaited 2ku antenna, expected to be an inflight connectivity game changer offering 20 times more bandwidth than its airtoground solution, is one step closer to being installed on your next flight. K5aviation is gogos first 2ku business aviation customer. Jul 10, 2018 on the call, gogos ceo, oakleigh thorne, addressed the deicing issues and the 2ku installation, stating in relevant part, the major cause with deicing fluid getting into the antenna. We are comfortable with the supply chain, and weve given guidance that were able to do about one 2ku install per day today so thats 365 per year and we have a path to 750plus, says gogo ceo. Watch as hundreds of gogo 2ku antennas are produced at thinkom. Gogo is on the last leg of realizing its 2ku nextgeneration satellite solution for commercial airplanes.
Delta continues wifi experience upgrade with 100th 2ku. Installed on a b737, the system is only one of the. Recently, ifexpress visited gogo offices and flight tested the new 2ku services we offer our trip report to our readers. Gogo says its 2kus 100 mbps is airline holy grail, higher. Gogo 2ku inflight systems commercial aviation gogo. The company has shortened installation times to less than two days, which is less than half.
Gogo previously signed a contract to install its 2ku inflight service on 124 aircraft cooperated by air france and klm in september 2016. Gogo unveiled the 2ku service on the companys own 737, which is fast enough to allow not only streaming, but multiple streams as well. Gogo 2ku is the next generation of kuband network access technology for commercial aviation. Gogo from february 27, 2017 through may 7, 2018, both. So you cant just take all planes out of service at one time to install the new technology.
Gogo on june 27, 2018, a complaint was filed alleging that between february 27, 2017 and may 7, 2018, defendants made false andor misleading statements andor failed to disclose that. Gogo 2ku serves many of the largest commercial airlines worldwide. Sep, 2017 gogo surpasses 300 installations of 2ku concourse regular followers of this blog and our social media channels on facebook, twitter and linkedin will no doubt know that getting our 2ku global inflight connectivity solution installed on as many planes as fast as possible is one of our top priorities. Gogo will have approximately 600 total 2ku aircraft online across 10 airlines by the end of this year.
Gogo shows off 2ku connectivity in singapore business aviation. Gogo is still on track to hit its goal of 550650 2ku equipped aircraft by the end of the year. For ba, we expect growth to normalize to the levels. Inflight internet in the united states is often constrained by two variables. Gogo 2ku gives viasat ka a run for its money runway girl. Gogo reaches approximately 1,300 commercial aircraft installed. Gogo announces completion of 110 2ku installations in q3. Friends and family, always, and easily within reach. Delta boeing 737900er takeoff las slc gogo gatetogate wifi 92317 duration. Watch as we install our revolutionary 2ku satellite product on our own flying test lab n321gg jimmy ray. According to the complaint, on may 4, 2018, gogo held a conference call. The short answer is that it takes a while continued.
Gogo portfolio model same network modified hardware for smaller aircraft different gotomarket and customer support incabin network access technology 2ku atgng system software. Will 2ku installations drive gogos gogo q4 earnings. Think of acpu2 as the onboard computer and, just like any computer technology on the ground, we are constantly innovating to improve processing times, increase storage and add new software features. We support aircraft operators globally with services ranging from installation and maintenance to monitoring and management of connectivity services.
Gogos 2ku wifi brings content streaming to airplanes. The pioneering inflight wifi provider, whose reputation for speed has been shaky for the past few years, took us up on a flight with its new enhanced 2ku wireless system. Gogos 2ku systems are installed on more than 1,250 aircraft. Put more business in your aviation and quickly get things done during flight. Delta has the largest current fleet of gogo 2ku aircraft and the largest commitment to 2ku of any airline in the world, set to install over 600 aircraft with highspeed wifi for domestic and international flights over the next two years. And is is also available for vvip business aircraft worldwide. The carrier will install 2ku on its boeing 7879, 7878 and airbus a380. K5aviation is gogos first 2ku business aviation customer in. Gogo inc gogo q1 2020 earnings call transcript the motley.
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