OneWeb Completes Global Broadband LEO Network
Gogo and Hughes Network Systems Execute on Antenna Design
Gogo's LEO satellite network provider, OneWeb, completed the launch of its LEO constellation with more than 588 satellites in orbit at the end of March, and is expected to be operational and aero-ready in the first quarter of 2024, with Gogo's global broadband service coming online in the second half of 2024.
Gogo and its antenna provider, Hughes, completed preliminary design review of Gogo's exclusive electronically steerable antenna (ESA) assembly in February, bringing Gogo one step closer to realizing its vision of delivering an order-of-magnitude improvement in inflight connectivity performance for all sizes of aircraft around the globe, many of which have no viable broadband solution today.
"Because we have strong partners in OneWeb and Hughes we're ahead of schedule, and we continue to make tremendous progress on the development of the system components," said
Customers interested in harnessing the power of Gogo's LEO and
With Gogo's already extensive portfolio of products and services, unparalleled industry expertise and global customer service, the commercial launch of Gogo's LEO solution will complete the company's holistic offering with a product to serve every segment and every customer of the business aviation market, including the almost 30,000 business jets worldwide flying without broadband connectivity today.
Gogo will be participating in the 2023
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About Gogo
Gogo is the world's largest provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation market. We offer a customizable suite of smart cabin systems for highly integrated connectivity, inflight entertainment and voice solutions. Gogo's 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.
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About OneWeb
OneWeb is a global communications network powered from space, headquartered in
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