Sun, Nov 13, 2011
Charter Operator Using In-flight Connectivity to Improve
Passenger Experience and Differentiate Fleet
Aircell, a provider of in-flight connectivity for business
aviation, said Friday that Travel Management Company is installing
Gogo Biz highspeed Internet service on all mid-size aircraft in its
growing fleet of charter aircraft.
Installations are already underway and are scheduled for
completion in the spring of 2012. The announcement includes 21 firm
orders plus options for as many as 30 systems for deployment on
additional aircraft.
Gogo Biz enables passengers and flight crews to enjoy high-speed
Internet capabilities above 10,000 feet in the continental U.S. and
portions of Alaska, using their own Wi-Fi enabled laptops, tablets,
EFBs, smartphones and other mobile devices. Travel Management
Company (TMC) is a privately-owned, full-service air charter
company with an ARG/US Platinum Rating. The company solely owns and
operates 50 light and midsize jets, including the industry's newest
and largest privately-owned fleet of Hawker 400XP's, along with a
growing fleet of Hawker 800/850XP's.
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Scott Wise, general manager of TMC, said, “We own every
one of the aircraft we operate and that gives us complete control
over the fleet – including what amenities are offered.
Connectivity has become like oxygen to our customers and Gogo Biz
will dramatically change the in-flight passenger experience, as
well as significantly differentiate us in the charter market.
We’re delighted to offer it and look forward to completing
the installation process.”
“We continue to hear that charter aircraft equipped with
Gogo Biz fly more than those that aren’t, and that when
customers search for lift, Internet-enabled charter aircraft get
chosen first," said John Wade, Aircell’s executive vice
president & general manager. "We’re pleased to see TMC
using Gogo Biz as a strategic tool to continue growing and
expanding their company.”
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