Also First In South America For Electronically Steered Antenna System

Gogo announced the signing of JBJ Participacoes LTDA (JBJ Agropecuária) as its first Brazilian and South American customer for its Gogo Galileo HDX  electronically steered antenna system (ESA).

The completion of the installation on the company’s Embraer Phenom 300E enables high-speed broadband connectivity through the compact electronically steered antenna system that links with the Eutelsat OneWeb Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation.

Officials with the conglomerate are now able to stay in touch with its farms and ranches while remaining productive as they travel around the country for business meetings.

The terminal includes the Gogo Galileo half-duplex ESA and Gogo AVANCE SCS, as well as the Vision 360 service that provides comprehensive access to the internet and in-flight entertainment. The aircraft was previously not  connected, but now the crew also has access to flight plan prep, improved in-flight weather monitoring.

In addition, corporate officials will now have a wealth of operational data collected during flights to analyze and leverage for improved operational management and efficiency.

José Batista Júnior, CEO of JBJ Agropecuária said, “We regularly fly across Brazil and South America, so we immediately saw the value of adding the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity system to our aircraft. With the system installed, we can stay productive, keep in touch with our farms, and follow the latest relevant industry news, enabling us to make more informed commercial decisions during our extensive trips.

“Knowing that the crew’s operational capabilities will be strengthened will make our flight department more operationally and financially efficient, and we’re especially pleased to have access to Gogo’s human customer support and local presence in Brazil.”

Ewerton Libanio, Managing Director of Gogo Brazil said, “Gogo Galileo HDX is perfectly sized for the Phenom 300E, and we’re delighted we can provide a solution that has until now, not been available for the South American market. JBJ Agropecuária now receives uninterrupted, reliable connectivity, which adds value to their business and their asset.

“This is the first time we’ve worked with JBJ Agropecuária. Their immediate interest indicates that the broad suite of Gogo products and services is a welcome addition to the South American market.”

Discussions are already in progress to add the Gogo Galileo on more of JBJ Agropecuária fleet.

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