Gogo beat analyst revenue expectations in Q1 2025, and also beat the expected timeline for certification of the larger FDX antenna for its upcoming Gogo Galileo low earth orbit satellite-based connectivity solution.
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Air Canada’s Free Wi-Fi Goes Live, Boosts Performance
Air Canada Aeroplan members flying across North America, Mexico, and the Caribbean can now get online for free in flight. I got to test the system before the offical go-live date hit.
Gogo Confirms Plane Simple ESA Option for BizAv
Business aviation customers will have (at least) two options for implementing Gogo Galileo, as a second ESA undergoes testing for the LEO-based inflight connectivity solution.
NSG Expands Backlog, Talks Future Growth
NEO Space Group (NSG) signed Uzbekistan Airways and added to its prior Thai Airways commitment last week at AIX. An exclusive conversation with CEO Martijn Blanken digs into how the company differentiates itself, and how that will drive its success.
Thorne Stepping Back at Gogo
Executive Chairman Oakleigh Thorne is moving away from day-to-day operations at Gogo.
HBCplus Swaps, Line-fit Plans for Airbus Inflight Connectivity
The Viasat GX Aviation network has been the constellation of choice for more than 100 aircraft in the Airbus HBCplus program, which made the news of it being removed from offerability last week at AIX all the more interesting.
Intelsat Sees Progress with Boeing for Multi-orbit ESA
Intelsat sees significant progress in its Boeing certification programs, with plans to have the multi-orbit ESA flying later this year and line-fit in 2026.
American Airlines Launches Free Wi-Fi in 2026
Wi-Fi will be free for American Airlines AAdvantage members from 2026, sponsored by AT&T.
Intelsat Multi-Orbit Inflight Connectivity Coming to Skymark Airlines
Japan’s Skymark Airlines will add inflight internet on its upcoming fleet of 737 MAX Aircraft, partnering with Intelsat on the program.
Thai Adds 2Ku for A330 Fleet
Thai Airways continues to grow its inflight connectivity offerings, with the A330s now coming online withthe Intelsat 2Ku solution.