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A spike in Gogo’s trading volume and price suggests the in-flight connectivity company is caught up in the Reddit-powered push to squeeze out short positions.
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Panasonic Avionics bucks consolidation trend, dumps ITC Global
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
What’s NEXT for Panasonic Avionics? The company sold off its ITC Global maritime connectivity group this week, redoubling its focus on in-flight connectivity. That approach is counter to what many of its competitors are pursuing, however, raising a num…
Counterclaims and Arbitration: WSS and SmartSky continue legal wrangling
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The legal battle between SmartSky and supplier WSS continues unabated. And some of the assertions in the counterclaim are spectacularly juicy.
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Delta picks Viasat for single-aisle connectivity refresh
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Delta Air Lines is officially leaving Gogo/Intelsat behind on part of its fleet, switching to Viasat’s Ka-band in-flight connectivity offering on more than 300 single-aisle aircraft. The deal, announced on Tuesday, will see the Viasat kit installed on …
Delta picks Viasat for single-aisle connectivity refresh
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Delta Air Lines is officially leaving Gogo/Intelsat behind on part of its fleet, switching to Viasat’s Ka-band in-flight connectivity offering on more than 300 single-aisle aircraft. The deal, announced on Tuesday, will see the Viasat kit installed on …
Executive shuffle atop Gogo
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Gogo President and CEO Oakleigh Thorne will fill another leadership role at the company starting Friday. He takes over as Chairman of the Board of Directors as Ronald LeMay retires at the end of the year.
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Viasat acquires RigNet, expands satellite service range
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Viasat’s global satellite mobility services offering now includes a major off-shore component. The company agreed to acquire RigNet, a provider of networking services to the oil and gas industry, in an all-stock deal that should have some trickle-down …
Holding the line: Intelsat sees minimal near-term change with Gogo Commercial Aviation acquisition
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We’re just a couple weeks into the formal transition process of the Gogo Commercial Aviation division into the Intelsat operation, but the teams involved have never been more optimistic about the future of in-flight connectivity and the value they can …
Digging deep with Intelsat on the future of in-flight connectivity
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
With the deal closing just a couple weeks ago Intelsat is still very much in the nascent stages of digesting its acquisition of Gogo’s Commercial Aviation business. PaxEx.Aero secured exclusive access to CEO Steven Spengler and Aviation President John …
Air-to-ground networking coming in New Zealand
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New Zealand could be the next country to bring a dedicated air-to-ground (ATG) in-flight connectivity network online. Engineering work is almost complete to develop a trial site for the SkyFive ATG platform in the country.
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Air Canada adds WiFi payment via Aeroplan points
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Air Canada passengers have a new option to buy in-flight WiFi service. The carrier now offers the option to pay with Aeroplan points on board.
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Air Canada adds WiFi payment via Aeroplan points
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Air Canada passengers have a new option to buy in-flight WiFi service. The carrier now offers the ability to pay with Aeroplan points on board.
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SmartSky adds SmoothSky turbulence avoidance to software platform
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No network? No problem!
SmartSky’s next-gen ATG network remains delayed, but the company continues to work on the software offerings that will run on the new communications backbone once it goes live. SmoothSky turbulence avoidance is the latest such o…
Gogo Vision 360 BizAv IFE unveiled, adds FlightPath3D maps
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Gogo’s AVANCE business aviation platform received an entertainment boost this week with the launch of the Gogo Vision 360 platform.
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Gogo Vision 360 BizAv IFE unveiled, adds FlightPath3D maps
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Gogo’s AVANCE business aviation platform received an entertainment boost this week with the launch of the Gogo Vision 360 platform.
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Intelsat closes on Gogo Commercial Aviation buyout
Written by Seth Miller @ Wandering Aramean
Gogo is officially out of the commercial aviation in-flight connectivity business. The company closed its $400 million cash transaction with Intelsat early Tuesday morning, making good on a promise from two weeks ago to complete the deal in early Decem…
Intelsat closes on Gogo Commercial Aviation buyout
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Gogo is officially out of the commercial aviation in-flight connectivity business. The company closed its $400 million cash transaction with Intelsat early Tuesday morning, making good on a promise from two weeks ago to complete the deal in early Decem…
Gogo to Intelsat: Speedy Delivery!
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When Intelsat announced plans to buy the Gogo Commercial Aviation (CA) business the plan called for an early 2021 closing. The pair now expect the deal to close in December 2020.
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American Airlines launches new WiFi subscription plans
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Over the summer American Airlines promised new WiFi subscription plans were coming. Now they’re here, with the company selling them directly rather than depending on a third party.
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American Airlines launches new WiFi subscription plans
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Over the summer American Airlines promised new WiFi subscription plans were coming. Now they’re here, with the company selling them directly rather than depending on a third party.
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