Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) |Satcom Direct has signed a second three-year preferred supplier agreement with Luxaviation Group for global connectivity solutions. This renewal continues the relationship initiated in 2021 between the business aviation operator and Satcom Direct.
The new agreement enhances flexibility and resilience for Luxaviation by providing access to Gogo Galileo phased array antennas and its North American Air-to-Ground connectivity network, following their recent merger. Luxaviation Group will also benefit from SD’s hardware, including the SD Plane Simple terminal series, software-as-a-service applications, flight deck connectivity solutions and 24/7/365 customer support.
With this agreement, Luxaviation customers will gain the ability to leverage the Gogo Galileo half-duplex, HDX and full-duplex FDX phased array terminals from a single source. Stuart Williamson, MD of Luxaviation Technical Services, said, “The Gogo|SD offering brings real value to our business and, more importantly, our customers by enabling us to deliver broadband connection, regardless of aircraft size. This service differentiation means we can support our customers’ seamless transition from digital life on the ground to the skies.”
Broomfield-based Gogo|Satcom Direct offers multi-orbit connectivity through partnerships with major satellite operators, including Intelsat, Viasat and Eutelsat OneWeb. The service provides primary, backup or supplemental support through GEO, LEO or ATG, tailored to customer requirements.
Dave Falberg, SVP of sales, EMEA APAC at Gogo|Satcom Direct, said, “The expanded portfolio means we can help our customers curate multi-band, multi-orbit connectivity to support all their connectivity needs. All the technology has been purpose-built for business aviation and is future-proofed to ensure our customers can keep pace with the rapidly changing connectivity landscape.”
