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SmartSky LiTE

SmartSky Slaps Gogo with Antitrust Claims

17 December 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

King Air 350 with the SmartSky LITE system installed

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.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, AVANCE, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, Gogo 5G, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, lawsuit, SmartSky, SmartSky LiTE Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Apcela set to bring SmartSky network back to life

22 October 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The SmartSky antennae installed on the company's Citation jet

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.

This story is about: ACARS, air-to-ground, Apcela, ATG, ATG-NG, bankruptcy, BizAv, business aviation, gogo, Gogo Galileo, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Mark Casey, NBAA24, SmartSky, SmartSky LiTE, SpaceX, Starlink Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Gogo 5G slips a bit, with massive install forecast

25 March 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Installation of the large 5G antennae on a Gogo ATG tower

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.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, AVANCE, AVANCE L3, AVANCE L5, AVANCE LX5, BizAv, business aviation, David Helfgott, Galileo, Gogo 5G, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, King Air 350, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Oakleigh Thorne, OneWeb, Satellite, SmartSky, SmartSky LiTE, Starlink Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

SmartSky grows STC, install base

15 March 2024 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

King Air 350 with the SmartSky LITE system installed

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.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, AVANCE, AVANCE L3, BizAv, business aviation, Citation, CJ4, Embraer, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, King Air 350, PC-12, Phenom 300, Pilatus, SmartSky, SmartSky LiTE Filed Under: IFEC

Slower upgrade pacing hits Gogo’s hardware deliveries

9 November 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Installation of the first antenna panels for the Gogo 5G network upgrade

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.

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, ATG4, AVANCE, AVANCE L3, AVANCE L5, AVANCE LX5, earnings call, Galileo, gogo, Gogo 5G, Gogo Galileo, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, LEO, Low Earth Orbit, Satellite, SmartSky, SmartSky LiTE, SpaceX, Starlink Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Volato picks SmartSky for HondaJet fleet

8 September 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Volato's HondaJet fleet is coming online with SmartSky LiTE

Travelers on Volato’s fleet of HondaJet aircraft will soon have access to SmartSky‘s inflight internet services. The two companies agreed to fit more than 20 new jets in the fractional fleet operations with the SmartSky LITE solution, with an option to retrofit existing aircraft in the fleet. SmartSky demonstrated the capability to deliver the high-quality […]

This story is about: air-to-ground, ATG, ATG-NG, AVANCE, AVANCE L3, BizAv, business aviation, HondaJet, IFC, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Oakleigh Thorne, Ryan Stone, SmartSky, SmartSky LiTE, Volato Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

SmartSky certified on Falcon 2000; Lear 60 in the works

10 May 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The installation team celebrates completion of STC work for SmartSky on the Falcon 2000

SmartSky’s in-flight internet hardware is now certified for installation on the Dassault Falcon 2000EX business jet. And a Lear 60 is in the works.

This story is about: BizAv, business aviation, Dassault, Falcon 2000, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Lear 60, SmartSky, SmartSky LiTE, SmartSky LTE Filed Under: IFEC

More drama for the Jet It connectivity plans

25 January 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Jet It HondaJet fleet - along with the rest of the company's planes - will soon see upgraded inflight wifi on board

Last week fractional jet operator Jet It announced plans to install Gogo’s AVANCE L3 inflight internet offering on board, upgrading and expanding the service available to its customers. Which was particularly surprising given that the company made a similar announcement with SmartSKy nine months prior.

This story is about: AVANCE, AVANCE L3, BizAv, business aviation, G150, gogo, Gulfstream, HondaJet, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Jet It, Phenom 300, SmartSky, SmartSky LiTE Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Gogo signs Jet It for AVANCE L3 deployment

17 January 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Jet It HondaJet fleet - along with the rest of the company's planes - will soon see upgraded inflight wifi on board

Fractional aircraft operator Jet It will install Gogo’s AVANCE L3 solution across its fleet of light jets. The inflight internet service will fly on Jet It’s HondaJets and Gulfstream G150s, as well as new Embraer Phenom 300 aircraft joining the fleet.

This story is about: AVANCE, AVANCE L3, BizAv, business aviation, G150, gogo, Gulfstream, HondaJet, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Jet It, OneWeb, Phenom 300, SmartSky, SmartSky LiTE Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat

Jet It picks SmartSky for in-flight WiFi service

12 April 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The Jet It HondaJet fleet - along with the rest of the company's planes - will soon see upgraded inflight wifi on board

The Jet It fleet will soon offer in-flight WiFi service to its fractional owners. The company selected SmartSky to provide internet service on its fleet of HondaJet and Gulfstream G150 aircraft.

This story is about: BizAv, business aviation, G150, Gulfstream, HondaJet, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight wifi, Jet It, SmartSky, SmartSky LiTE Filed Under: IFEC

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