Virgin Atlantic is set to to retrofit Gogo’s 2Ku dual-antenna system to its existing fleet of aircraft, to offer inflight connectivity speeds of around 70Mbps. Virgin Atlantic is the first European airline to partner with Gogo, and the two parties have agreed on principal terms of the deal and are currently working to finalize a definitive agreement.
“Virgin Atlantic is on the cutting edge when it comes to delivering technology solutions to their passengers and we’re extremely excited to deliver the best connectivity solutions to keep their passengers connected anywhere they fly around the world,” said Michael Small, Gogo’s president and CEO. “Virgin Atlantic’s relationship with Delta Air Lines will also allow us to build a seamless experience for passengers who fly both airlines.”
