Four months after halting operations SmartSky filed a lawsuit against Gogo claiming “systematic anti-competitive practices destroyed competition for internet connectivity in business aviation” and seeking more than $1 billion in damages.
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SkyFive taps Lufthansa Technik for ATG hardware support
SkyFive is teaming with Lufthansa Technik to boost its inflight connectivity offering.
Apcela set to bring SmartSky network back to life
Don’t call it a comeback; Apcela’s run the network for years. And now the SmartSky service, which halted operations on 16 August 2024, is set to come back online.
Gogo hits record service revenue, sees 5G slip a bit more
Gogo CEO Oakleigh Thorne did not hold back when asked about how his company’s LEO solution would compete with Starlink, even with the latter already available in the market.
SmartSky catches a major "break" in Gogo patent infringement suit
We’re still more than a year away from Gogo and SmartSky stepping into a courtroom to have their patent infringement lawsuit heard, but a ruling this week will significantly influence the direction of the case.
Gogo 5G slips a bit, with massive install forecast
Gogo’s next-gen connectivity solution will be delayed a few more months, but the company still expects to be online by the end of the year. And it is forecasting massive install growth to follow.
SmartSky grows STC, install base
SmartSky is gaining momentum in its transition from building out a next generation air-to-ground network to activating aircraft. The past month has seen several significant milestones on that path, covering both its Flagship and LITE solutions for the business aviation market.
Gogo prevails over SmartSky again in preliminary injunction hearing
Gogo has, once again, avoided a preliminary injunction prohibiting it from selling its next generation inflight connectivity solution.
American taps Intelsat for high speed Wi-Fi on regional fleet
American Airlines will upgrade the inflight internet on its regional jet fleet over the next two years. The carrier selected Intelsat to provide high-speed satellite-based service to just under 500 of the smaller jets.
Slower upgrade pacing hits Gogo’s hardware deliveries
Gogo has, once again, revised its revenue guidance lower for 2023. The company now expects 2023 full year revenue between $390-400 million, down from a forecast $440-455 million forecast at the beginning of the year.