A model for 5G ATG deployments for Business Aircraft, using
Airspan’s latest 5G infrastructure, innovative Open RAN virtualized
software and equipment and 5G Massive MIMO Antennas
Airspan Networks Inc., a subsidiary of Airspan Network Holdings
Inc. (NYSE American: MIMO), which provides ground-breaking,
disruptive software and hardware for 5G network solutions, and Gogo
Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) have completed another key network
milestone, announcing the completion of Gogo’s seven-tower 5G
testbed as part of the deployment of its nationwide 5G
Air-to-Ground (ATG) network.
Gogo’s 5G ATG network is powered by Airspan’s OpenRANGE Air5G
Sub-6 GHZ Radio Unit (RU) macros, fully virtualized OpenRANGE vCU
(Centralized Unit) and vDU (Distributed Unit) software, and massive
MIMO antennas. The unique antenna solutions are ruggedized and
proven for harsh environments, and provide a series of critical
features including advanced beam shaping, high-precision beam
pointing, specifically designed beam profiles for long range
air-to-ground applications, critical interference suppression, and
support of Doppler Effect exceeding 3GPP (industry standard) speeds
by four times -- in excess of 1200 km/hour/750 MPH.
“These seven sites will serve as a testbed for our 150-tower
nationwide network,” said Mike Rupert, vice president of network
operations for Gogo Business Aviation. “The testbed includes sites
in both remote and populated locations to validate the network is
operating as designed in all – and many – challenging
environments.”
Plans call for rapid deployment of additional sites throughout
the first half of 2022, and Rupert said Gogo remains on track to
launch its 5G ATG network in the second half of the year,
leveraging Airspan’s portfolio of 5G advanced 5G infrastructure,
innovative Open RAN virtualized software and hardware, and 5G
antennas.
5G Innovation and Technology for Aviation
“These milestones and the innovation behind them are great
examples of Airspan’s ability to provide unique solutions and
continued leadership in 5G and Open RAN software, hardware and air
interfaces in challenging deployments,” said Airspan President and
CEO Eric Stonestrom. “We are working closely with Gogo to bring 5G
innovation and technology to aviation. This network deployment is a
model for future 5G Air-to-Ground networks, and is applicable to
multiple markets on a global scale.”
Airspan uses patented technology from a world-class R&D and
engineering team to overcome the challenges inherently involved in
aircraft traveling at super-fast speeds at very high altitudes,
providing:
- an innovative, ATG system design with long range cell
technology
- innovative and extensive air interface specifications
- a shrink-wrapped solution for the ground network and aircraft
modem, aircraft router and unique antenna design using massive MIMO
technology
- the ability to customize to suit local requirements
Recently, discussions between the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) and the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) have centered on potential interference with aircraft radio
altimeters that operate in the 4.0 GHz - 4.2 GHz range caused by
the terrestrial carriers’ 5G use of C-Band spectrum in the 3.7 –
3.98 GHz range.
Gogo has never used the frequencies under discussion and there
are no plans to use those frequencies for the Gogo 5G network. For
its 5G network, Gogo plans to use 4 MHz of spectrum it owns in the
800 MHz band and additional unlicensed spectrum in the 2.423 GHz –
2.475 GHz range, which has sufficient spacing from the radio
altimeter operating range to preclude any interference by the Gogo
5G system.
About Airspan
Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. (NYSE American: MIMO) is a
U.S.-based provider of groundbreaking, disruptive software and
hardware for 5G networks, and a pioneer in end-to-end Open RAN
solutions that provide interoperability with other vendors. As a
result of innovative technology and significant R&D investments
to build and expand 5G solutions, Airspan believes it is
well-positioned with 5G indoor and outdoor, Open RAN, private
networks for enterprise customers and industrial use applications,
fixed wireless access (FWA), and CBRS solutions to help mobile
network operators of all sizes deploy their networks of the future,
today. With over one million cells shipped to 1,000 customers in
more than 100 countries, Airspan has global scale. For more
information, visit www.airspan.com.
About Gogo
Gogo is the world's largest provider of broadband connectivity
services to the business aviation market. We offer a customizable
suite of smart cabin systems for highly integrated connectivity,
inflight entertainment and voice solutions. Gogo's products and
services are installed on thousands of business aircraft of all
sizes and mission types from turboprops to the largest global jets,
and are utilized by the largest fractional ownership operators,
charter operators, corporate flight departments and
individuals.
As of Sept. 30, 2021, Gogo reported 2,237 business aircraft
flying with Gogo's AVANCE L5 or L3 system installed, 6,154 aircraft
flying with its ATG systems onboard, and 4,542 aircraft with
narrowband satellite connectivity installed. Connect with us at
business.gogoair.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements from
Gogo
Certain disclosures in this press release include
forward-looking statements about Gogo within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements
regarding Gogo’s business outlook, industry, business strategy,
plans, goals and expectations concerning the Company’s market
position, international expansion, future technologies, future
operations, margins, profitability, future efficiencies, capital
expenditures, liquidity and capital resources and other financial
and operating information. When used in this discussion, the words
“anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “budget,” “continue,” “could,”
“estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,”
“predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “future” and the negative
of these or similar terms and phrases are intended to identify
forward-looking statements in this press release.
Forward-looking statements reflect Gogo’s current expectations
regarding future events, results or outcomes. These expectations
may or may not be realized. Although Gogo believes the expectations
reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the
Company can give no assurance these expectations will prove to have
been correct. Some of these expectations may be based upon
assumptions, data or judgments that prove to be incorrect. Actual
events, results and outcomes may differ materially from
expectations due to a variety of known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors. Although it is not possible to
identify all of these risks and factors, they include, among
others, Gogo’s ability to effectively evaluate and pursue strategic
opportunities.
Additional information concerning these and other factors can be
found under the caption “Risk Factors” in Gogo’s annual report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 11, 2021 and
the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q as filed with the SEC
on May 6, 2021 and August 5, 2021.
Any one of these factors or a combination of these factors could
materially affect Gogo’s financial condition or future results of
operations and could influence whether any forward-looking
statements contained in this report ultimately prove to be
accurate. Gogo’s forward-looking statements are not guarantees of
future performance, and anyone reading this press release should
not place undue reliance on them. All forward-looking statements
speak only as of the date made and the Company undertakes no
obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
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