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More and more fliers are joining the mile high Wi-Fi club, which isn't nearly as fun as that other club you can join from 5,280 feet or higher, but at least it won't get you in trouble with security personnel. Aircell's Gogo Inflight Internet service rules the skies, but rather than stand pat, Aircell has big plans for the future, including a next generation version of ATG (Air-to-Ground) known as ATG-4, and Ka-band satellite technology.
"Between business and commercial aviation, there are currently more than 6,000 Aircell-equipped aircraft across ATG and satellite technology platforms," said Michael Small, President and CEO of Aircell. "We're thrilled to be the only inflight connectivity provider that can meet our partners' full fleet needs in the United States today. With this announcement, we strengthen our offerings domestically and begin to extend our leadership globally."
Aircell says it's ATG technology "will continue to provide a rich user experience for connected travelers by featuring 3G wireless utilizing EV-DO Rev. A." ATG-4, meanwhile, is expected to improve per aircraft capacity fourfold through the addition of Directional Antenna, Dual Modem, and EV-DO Rev. B technologies. Finally, Ka-band satellite will supplement both of these and help Gogo expand beyond the continental United States.
ATG-4 is scheduled for commercial delivery beginning in the first half of 2010. Ka-band satellite will be added to CONUS flights in 2013 and globally in 2015.
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