Aviation broadband connectivity specialist, Gogo, has enterered into a satellite capacity agreement with Eutelsat Communications, one of the world’s leading satellite operators, for high-speed inflight connectivity services. As part of the multi-year agreement, Gogo has leased HTS bandwidth on the Eutelsat 10B satellite, to be leveraged over Europe and the Middle East. The new satellite is due to launch in 2022.
“We are advancing capacity capabilities given the growing demand for high-speed inflight connectivity services,” said Oakleigh Thorne, president and CEO of Gogo. “Through our partnership with Eutelsat, Gogo 2Ku will continue to enable the best passenger experience for global airlines.”