Gogo 5G will deliver speeds five to 10 times faster than current speeds, at approximately 25 Mbps on average
Gogo Business Aviation announced AirSprint Private Aviation, a Canadian fractional operator, will begin upgrading its Cessna Citation CJ3+ and Embraer aircraft to Gogo 5G, making it Gogo’s first Canadian fleet customer.
The company noted that Gogo 5G is expected to deliver speeds five to 10 times faster than current speeds, at approximately 25 Mbps on average, and 75-80 Mbps at its peak.
“We strive to provide the highest level of service, and we are always looking for new and innovative ways to enhance our fractional owners’ experience—seamless inflight connectivity (IFC) from Gogo was an easy decision,” said James Elian, president and CEO of AirSprint.
The firm also highlighted that the expansion of the Gogo 5G network in Canada will add significantly more time for inflight connectivity for operators flying in or through the country. Gogo claimed to be the only air-to-ground (ATG) company in business aviation with coverage in Canada and Alaska.
“AirSprint’s selection of Gogo 5G reinforces the value of ATG connectivity for aircraft flying in North America that demand exceptional speeds,” said Sergio Aguirre, president and chief operating officer of Gogo.
The agreement also includes options for AirSprint to upgrade its midsize aircraft with Gogo Galileo HDX, Gogo’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) global broadband solution, expected to launch in the second half of 2024.
The firm said that its Gogo 5G offering leverages the company’s AVANCE platform system with its multi-bearer capability, allowing customers to realize their inflight connectivity investments now, while establishing the possibility to upgrade to Gogo 5G and Gogo’s global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) solution in the future.
Earlier this year, Gogo noted that the chip needed for Gogo 5G had passed a critical design review with delivery expected by mid-2023.
Gogo is a provider of broadband connectivity services to the business aviation market. The company also offers “smart cabin systems” for highly integrated connectivity, inflight entertainment and voice solutions. Gogo says its products and services are installed on thousands of business aircraft of all sizes and mission types from turboprops to the largest global jets, and are utilized by the largest fractional ownership operators, charter operators, corporate flight departments and individuals.
As of June 30, 2023, Gogo reported 7,064 business aircraft flying with its ATG systems onboard, 3,598 of which are flying with a Gogo AVANCE L5 or L3 system; and 4,433 aircraft with narrowband satellite connectivity installed.
