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Gogo

Communication Systems

Press Release

Issued by Gogo .

November 16, 2015

Gogo announces cockpit app support for ATG 1000 connectivity system

Gogo Inc., the leading provider of in-flight connectivity and wireless entertainment solutions to the global aero market, has announced several cockpit and operational applications that will be available for use with its ATG 1000 in-flight connectivity system in the business aviation market, beginning in December 2015.

Via the Gogo Biz network service, the ATG 1000 system already enables voice, high-performance e-mail with attachments, and calling and texting with passengers' own smartphones and mobile numbers. Today's announcement means that it will also support select cockpit and operational applications through Gogo's partnerships with the industry's leading app providers.

John Wade, Gogo Business Aviation's executive vice president and general manager, said, “To many pilots, the only thing better than using the latest generation of apps in the cockpit is using them with a live internet connection, and that's what today's announcement will bring. The ATG 1000 is business aviation's most affordable broadband system; it's a great solution for light jets, turboprops and owner-flown aircraft, and adding cockpit app capabilities makes it even better.”

Beginning in December 2015, Gogo's ATG 1000 connectivity system will support the following apps:

- FlightAware Flight Tracker

- FlightAware Global

- ForeFlight Mobile

- Honeywell myGDC

- WSI Corporation Pilotbrief Optima

Logistically, ATG 1000 customers will obtain apps directly from the respective providers and maintain any required subscriptions. Ongoing data usage for the apps will be covered by the customer's choice of Gogo Biz data plan, and no additional setup fees or subscriptions are required.

For a limited time, Gogo is offering ATG 1000 customers three months of data service for a flat monthly rate of $395/month, with no overage fees. After that, customers can select from a variety of Gogo Biz data plans to meet their ongoing needs.

Gogo expects to continue expanding the list of approved apps for the ATG 1000 system in the future.

Gogo Business Aviation will showcase a complete range of global and U.S. domestic in-flight connectivity and entertainment solutions at the annual NBAA convention, November 17-19 in Las Vegas.