Press Release

Issued by Gogo .

October 18, 2010

Aircell, the world's leading provider of inflight connectivity, today announced that shipments are imminent for its new AVIATOR 200 SwiftBroadband solution. With reduced antenna size and increased affordability, this new system makes satellite-based connectivity practical for a whole new segment of the industry, including light jets and turboprops.

Originally announced at EBACE 2010, the new AVIATOR 200 pairs the proven, lightweight avionics equipment found in existing SwiftBroadband solutions with a small, low-gain satcom antenna. The result is a reduction in overall system size and weight as well as the cost and complexity of aircraft modifications. Aircell's SwiftBroadband solutions are powered by Thrane & Thrane.

With the AVIATOR 200 equipment package and newly-launched SwiftBroadband 200 service from Inmarsat, operators can seamlessly use their personal laptops and mobile devices for e-mail and light Internet services at up to 200 kbps with coverage virtually anywhere in the world. They can also use the system's integrated cabin handsets to make and receive voice calls.

"The SwiftBroadband service continues to set the standard for affordable, global connectivity," said John Wade, Aircell's Executive Vice President and General Manager. "The AVIATOR 200 is a great new option for aircraft that operate regionally and don't require the higher bandwidth offered by other SwiftBroadband systems. The small antenna is a big part of this new system – since it's about the size of a VHF antenna, it allows for straightforward installation. We're very pleased to offer the system to the business aviation market."