ConnectivitySmartSky Executives Talk Air-to-Ground Connectivity Service SmartSky Networks recently announced that its air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity service offering is now available for the Cessna Citation X series aircraft. This aircraft was recently issued a supplemental type certificate (STC), which…
CommercialIntelsat CCO Says Gogo Acquisition Will ‘Transform’ the IFC Experience Intelsat recently made the news with its acquisition of Gogo‘s Commercial Aviation division. The deal vertically integrates the In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) business with service provider and satellite operator, which will create capacity efficiencies, industry…
ConnectivityGogo Reveals Partners for 5G Network and Onboard Systems Gogo revealed three strategic partners — Cisco, Airspace, and First RF — which will play key roles in Gogo’s development of its 5G system and network. In May, Gogo executives first confirmed that its new 5G network…
ConnectivitySmartSky's 5G-Ready ATG Network Clears Critical Certification Threshold SmartSky Networks is months away from seeing its air-to-ground (ATG) 4G LTE in-flight connectivity network operating on passenger carrying flights. The ATG aircraft internet service provider’s network is also already using…
ConnectivityGogo is Developing Antennas, Modems for 2021 5G Network Gogo is developing new antennas and modems designed to enable the world’s first in-flight connectivity (IFC) 5G air-to-ground (ATG) network by 2021. John Wade, president of commercial aviation for Gogo, told Avionics…
ConnectivitySmartSky Nabs New C-Suite to Oversee IFC Sales SmartSky Networks has created the new role of chief commercial officer and hired Nancy Walker to fill it. Walker will lead SmartSky's network-related sales and marketing efforts across sectors including business and commercial…