BROOMFIELD, Colo., and
ERLANGER, Ky., June 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A
first-of-its-kind fleet-wide agreement between Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ:
GOGO) and Delta Private Jets, Inc. (DPJ) will soon deliver a 4G
inflight experience to DPJ's customers.
DPJ, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL),
plans to equip its fleet of more than 70 aircraft with Gogo Biz 4G
to provide a superior service to passengers. The new service will
enable a reliable 4G experience – including services such as Gogo
Vision, providing the latest movies, TV, flight tracker, weather
reports, and additional features; Gogo Text & Talk, allowing
passengers to call and text with their personal smart phones and
mobile numbers; streaming video and audio; as well as face-to-face
conversations with a user's favorite applications; email with
attachments; web browsing; and more – on a proven network in the
continental U.S. and large portions of Alaska and Canada.
Delta Private Jets is the only private jet company affiliated
with a major commercial airline – an unmatched competitive
advantage in a fractured marketplace. Providing this unique
technology offering is one in a series of enhancements that DPJ
will be introducing to ensure a seamless, comfortable and
convenient experience for customers from takeoff to landing.
"We are excited to bring this technology to the discerning
customers who turn to Delta Private Jets for their specialized
travel needs," said David Sneed,
Executive Vice president and Chief Operating Officer of DPJ. "We
are also proud to further differentiate our company by becoming the
first to offer Gogo Biz 4G on a fleet-wide scale. After careful
evaluation of the available options for inflight connectivity, it
was clear that only Gogo could deliver a robust experience on a
proven network."
Gogo is the leading provider of inflight connectivity and
wireless in-flight entertainment solutions to the global aero
market. The new agreement builds upon its successful relationship
serving Delta's commercial fleet and represents the first
multi-aircraft adoption of Gogo Biz 4G in the private aviation
sector.
Gogo Biz 4G leverages Gogo's existing air-to-ground network and
technology which has already flown hundreds of thousands of hours
aboard thousands of business and commercial aircraft. The Gogo Biz
4G equipment package incorporates dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi service
and a host of other features – all from a single, lightweight
box.
Following the successful completion of the initial phases of
flight testing, Gogo Biz 4G remains on track for launch in the
second quarter of 2017.
"Our goal is to deliver a robust 4G experience inflight," said
John Wade, Gogo Business Aviation's
Executive Vice President and General Manager. "After thorough
testing on our existing network at altitude, including air and
ground congestion, we are confident Gogo Biz 4G's performance will
meet the expectations of Delta Private Jets and delight its
customers."
About Gogo
With more than two decades of experience, Gogo is the leader in
in-flight connectivity and wireless entertainment services for
commercial and business fleets around the world. Gogo connects
aircraft, providing its aviation partners with the world's most
powerful network and platform to help optimize their
operations. Gogo's superior technologies, best-in-class
service, and global reach help planes fly smarter, our aviation
partners perform better, and their passengers travel happier.
Today, Gogo has partnerships with 17 commercial airlines and is
installed on more than 2,500 commercial aircraft. More than 6,800
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 1,000 employees and is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., with additional facilities in
Broomfield, Colo., and various
locations overseas. Connect with us at www.gogoair.com and
business.gogoair.com.
About Delta Private Jets
Delta Private Jets, Inc., a
wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), provides
aircraft charter services, aircraft management and its distinctive
Delta Private Jets Card. The company operates its only FBO (Fixed
Base Operation), the Delta Jet Center, at the Cincinnati/Northern
Kentucky International Airport (CVG), as well as the Tech
Service Center, a comprehensive Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
facility (MRO). Delta Private Jets combines more than 30 years of
experience serving the needs of luxury travelers for business and
pleasure with the resources of one of the world's largest airlines
to provide a truly innovative travel solution. With more than
70 aircraft in the fleet (light, mid-size, super-midsize and
large), Delta Private Jets consistently receives awards for
outstanding customer service and has continuously held the coveted
ARGUS Platinum safety rating longer than any other operator in the
world. Additional information is available at
deltaprivatejets.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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and on information currently available to management. Most
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"could," "seeks," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may,"
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"would" or similar expressions and the negatives of those terms
that relate to future events. Forward-looking statements
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that may cause the Gogo's actual results, performance or
achievements to be materially different from any projected results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements
represent the beliefs and assumptions of Gogo only as of the date
of this press release and Gogo undertakes no obligation to update
or revise publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether as
a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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