Wheels Up Selects Gogo Galileo HDX Fleetwide

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Oct 22, 2024, 17:00 ET

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (NBAA-BACE, booth 1601) – Wheels Up has reached an agreement with Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) to add Gogo Galileo HDX, the company's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) global broadband satellite solution, fleetwide.

"Exceptional onboard Wi-Fi is a central in-flight experience feature our members and customers value when selecting an aircraft," said George Mattson, CEO for Wheels Up. "Gogo is a long-term proven partner of ours, and their next generation Galileo HDX system is a key element of our fleet modernization plan. We look forward to delivering to our customers best-in-class connectivity as we become one of the first and only domestic fleets in private aviation with standardized satellite Wi-Fi capability."

Installations are expected to begin by the middle of 2025, as soon as certifications for Wheels Up aircraft are completed.

Gogo Galileo HDX is designed to deliver fast, low-latency inflight Wi-Fi to address the increased demand for data-heavy services and applications in use today, as well as emerging technologies in the future. Gogo Galileo HDX was designed with a form factor to fit on any size business aircraft and is expected to deliver peak speeds up to 60 Mbps, and mean speeds very close to peak at 57 Mbps.

"With Gogo Galileo HDX on board, Wheels Up will be able to offer unparalleled performance to its members and customers on all aircraft it expects to add to its fleet," said Sergio Aguirre, Gogo's president and COO. "Today's business aviation customers expect fast broadband inflight connectivity, and Gogo Galileo HDX will deliver."

Gogo Galileo HDX is designed to be an easy upgrade to any AVANCE system (AVANCE L3, L5, LX5, SCS). Gogo has been flight testing the Gogo Galileo HDX system on a Challenger 300 for the past several weeks and it is performing as planned. The service is expected to launch later this year.

The new service, scheduled to launch later this year, is backed by Eutelsat OneWeb's enterprise-grade LEO network. Designed for mobility, the network will deliver consistent performance with low variability across all routes globally.

About Gogo Business Aviation
Gogo is a leading 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 June 30, 2024, Gogo reported 7,031 business aircraft flying with its broadband ATG systems onboard, 4,215 of which are flying with a Gogo AVANCE L5 or L3 system; and 4,247 aircraft with narrowband satellite connectivity installed. Connect with us at www.gogoair.com.

About Wheels Up
Wheels Up is a leading provider of on-demand private aviation and one of the largest companies in the industry. Wheels Up offers a complete global aviation solution with a large and diverse fleet and a global network of safety-vetted charter operators, all backed by an uncompromising commitment to safety and service. Customers can access charter and membership programs, as well as unique commercial travel benefits through a one-of-a-kind, strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines. Wheels Up also offers cargo, safety and security solutions and managed services to individuals, industry, government and civil organizations.

Wheels Up is guided by the mission to deliver a premium solution for every customer journey. With the Wheels Up mobile app and website, members and customers have the digital convenience to search, book and fly.

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