Gogo Unit Looks to Add Yet Another Satellite to ESAA License

Along with the Galaxy 28, SES-3 and Telesat T12V satellites, Gogo subsidiary AC BidCo wants to add the ARSAT-2 to its pending application to modify its earth stations aboard aircraft (ESAA) license (see 1701100014). In an FCC International Bureau filing Wednesday, AC BidCo said the Argentine-licensed satellite at 81 degrees west orbit would provide coverage of North America. In a separate filing Wednesday, the company asked for 60 days of special temporary authority, starting March 1, to allow as many as 200 ESAA terminals to communicate with the satellite over the Ku-band while its license amendment application is pending.