Gogo Expects Commercial Launch of 2Ku Broadband Later This Year

Gogo received its final Federal Aviation Administration supplemental type certificate needed to launch its 2Ku next-generation satellite connectivity service, and plans to begin 70 Mbps commercial service later this year, the company said Monday. The technology is installed on the company's Boeing 737-500 test plane and now has received approval for in-flight testing. The company said seven commercial airlines have signed up for either a trial or fleet deployment of 2Ku in more than 500 commercial aircraft.