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Gogo's AVANCE Systems Reach 1 Million Business Aviation Flights

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Gogo Business Aviation's AVANCE systems have achieved a milestone of 1 million flights since their launch in August 2017. The demand for connectivity in business aviation is increasing, with a 38% rise in data usage and a 29% increase in daily flights compared to pre-pandemic levels. The AVANCE platform, supporting a wide range of aircraft, offers speeds ranging from 2 to 7+ Mbps and is on track to launch 5G services in the second half of 2022, promising speeds of around 25 Mbps on average.

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  • 1 million flights achieved by AVANCE systems.
  • 38% increase in megabytes consumed per flight in Q4 2021.
  • 29% increase in daily flights compared to Q4 2019.
  • AVANCE L5 provides an upgrade path to Gogo 5G.
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogo Business Aviation's (NASDAQ: GOGO) AVANCE systems today reached 1 million flights since the platform launched in August of 2017.

"Demand for connectivity is at an all-time high and Gogo is delivering a world-class experience for customers who are doing data-heavy activities while in flight," said Sergio Aguirre, president of Gogo Business Aviation. "AVANCE continues to deliver across the widest variety of aircraft in business aviation from the Cirrus Vision Jet to ultralong-range global aircraft."

AVANCE is the most successful broadband product ever launched in business aviation with 2,504 business aircraft flying with an AVANCE L5 or L3 system onboard as of Dec. 31, 2021.

With increased demand for interactive data-intense applications like Zoom, FaceTime and Office 365, in the fourth quarter of 2021 Gogo saw a 38% increase across all systems in megabytes consumed per flight, and a 29% increase in flights per day compared to pre-pandemic levels in the fourth quarter of 2019.

Today AVANCE L5 offers the easiest upgrade path to Gogo 5G. AVANCE L5 is delivering 2 to 7+ Mbps speeds with very low latency, which is critical for real-time video conferencing applications like Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Gogo 5G will deliver ~25 Mbps on average with peak speeds between 75-80 Mbps, and Gogo remains on track to launch 5G in the second half of 2022 – on time and on budget.

About Gogo
Gogo is the world's largest provider of broadband connectivity services for 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 Dec. 31, 2021, Gogo reported 2,504 business aircraft flying with Gogo's AVANCE L5 or L3 system installed, 6,400 aircraft flying with its ATG systems onboard, and 4,567 aircraft with satellite connectivity installed. Connect with us at https://www.business.gogoair.com.

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SOURCE Gogo Business Aviation

FAQ

What milestone did Gogo achieve with its AVANCE systems?

Gogo's AVANCE systems reached 1 million flights as of March 28, 2022.

What was the increase in data usage per flight for Gogo in Q4 2021?

Gogo saw a 38% increase in megabytes consumed per flight compared to pre-pandemic levels.

When will Gogo launch its 5G services?

Gogo is on track to launch its 5G services in the second half of 2022.

What kind of aircraft can use Gogo's AVANCE systems?

AVANCE systems are compatible with a wide variety of aircraft, from Cirrus Vision Jets to long-range global jets.

What speed does the AVANCE L5 system provide?

The AVANCE L5 system offers speeds from 2 to 7+ Mbps.

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