Gogo partners with China Telecom Satellite, receives approval for connectivity in Chinese airspace

Gogo received (15-Aug-2016) regulatory approval from the various Chinese regulatory bodies through its local partner China Telecom Satellite, and will work with the company to offer in-flight connectivity service on international flights operating in and out of China starting in Oct-2016. Gogo president and CEO, Michael Smal said the approval is "really a ground-breaking moment as we expand our global reach as an organisation into China and other parts of the world". Gogo will be able to offer passengers seamless service in Chinese airspace. Gogo currently has one international airline partner operating with service to China, and recently announced it has signed a term sheet with Beijing based Shareco Technologies to install its 2Ku in-flight connectivity technology on 50 commercial aircraft for Shareco's airline partners, including Hainan Airlines and Beijing Capital Airlines. In addition to in-flight connectivity, Gogo will also provide its wireless in-flight entertainment solution - Gogo Vision - for Shareco to install on these aircraft. [more - original PR]