Gogo Conducts Flight Tests for Next-Generation ATG Connectivity
Gogo has successfully completed the first end-to-end on-wing calls using its next-generation air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity with a 5G chip, along with Gogo AVANCE LX5 and Gogo X3 products.
The company has begun flight testing its next-generation 5G ATG connectivity network for North American customers, utilizing a Pilatus PC-24 aircraft for trials.
- The test team is flying on alternate days to test the potential of the Gogo 5G ATG broadband access.
- The testing programme is expected to be completed over 40 to 50 hours of flight time, spanning several weeks.
- The team will use established testing techniques, starting with simple procedures and moving to fully loaded tests.
These tests will include running multiple applications simultaneously, such as video calling, video streaming, and internet browsing, on multiple devices.
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Author's summary: Gogo tests next-gen ATG connectivity.