Gogo Business Aviation | Satcom Direct have announced the finalisation of a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) with Airbus that will allow Airbus’ ACJ Connect Link customers to adopt ATG and Gogo Galileo Half Duplex (HDX) and Full Duplex (FDX) terminals as retrofit options.
Should the agreement reach completion, a suite of Gogo | SD services including cybersecurity, crew training and 24/7 customer support. Gogo will supply Airbus ACJ operators with its array antennas that will integrate with the ACJ Connect Link solution, a process that requires minimal downtime. Airbus ACJ cabins will then have high-speed connectivity, flight deck services and IFE.
“With the Gogo Galileo solution, Airbus ACJ operators have immediate access to global, low latency broadband service to support full connectivity capability and redundancy,” said Chadi Saade, President of Airbus Corporate Jets. “Passengers will be able to emulate their digital life on the ground in the air,” says Chris Moore, CEO of Gogo. “As these aircraft frequently travel the globe, the operators need to know they can deliver reliable, consistent connectivity at all times, and we are committed to ensuring that we deliver best-in-class connectivity to Airbus ACJ customers. This is a major milestone in the Gogo connectivity journey, and we’re proud to work with Airbus to elevate and enrich its connectivity offering.”
Following on from the MoU, Airbus is expected to work towards certification for the terminal integration and obtain STCs for the HDX, FDX, and ATG equipment installations. Paired with Gogo Galileo, the ACJ Connect Link will Airbus’ ACJ Connect Link will be able to provide seamless access to voice, internet, email services, video conferencing, gaming, and live movie and TV streaming from boarding to deplaning globally.
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