Gogo Receives First Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Next Generation Satellite Internet Service

ITASCA, Ill., May 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo (NASDAQ: GOGO), a leading global aero communications service provider, announced today that it has received first of two STCs from the FAA that will be required for Gogo's 2Ku next generation satellite connectivity service.  The initial certification will allow Gogo to conduct flight tests on its own 737-500 flying lab. Gogo will begin testing with one antenna and expects to add a second antenna in June. Gogo expects to obtain the second required STC, and launch commercial service of its 2Ku technology, later this year.

"This is a crucial step towards bringing Gogo's 2Ku service to market later this year," said Anand Chari, Gogo's chief technology officer.  "We now have FCC approval and FAA approval for the radome, antenna and avionics equipment."

2Ku, Gogo's next generation satellite technology, is expected to deliver peak speeds of more than 70 Mbps to the aircraft, which is more than 20 times the bandwidth provided by Gogo's first generation Air to Ground solution in the U.S.  Gogo expects the technology to be the best performing technology in the market in terms of coverage, cost, capacity and reliability.  More information about this technology can be found here.

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About Gogo
Gogo is a leading global aero-communications service provider that offers in-flight Internet, entertainment, text messaging, voice and a host of other communications-related services to the commercial and business aviation markets. Gogo has more than 2,300 commercial aircraft equipped with its services on eight major airlines. More than 6,700 business aircraft are also flying with its solutions, including the world's largest fractional ownership fleets. Gogo also is a factory option at every major business aircraft manufacturer.

Gogo has more than 900 employees and is headquartered in Itasca, IL, with additional facilities in Broomfield, CO, and various locations overseas. Connect with us at www.gogoair.com and business.gogoair.com

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