1991

Gogo, previously known as the brand Aircell, begins in a BBQ restaurant in Denison, TX when founder Jimmy Ray sketches on a napkin a radical idea for an aircraft telephone system.

1997

Gogo begins providing phone service for 
business aviation.

2006

Gogo wins a major FCC auction: the only broadband frequencies allocated for communication between aircraft and ground-based cellular networks.

2008

• Jan

  Gogo completes the build of its cellular-based Air-To-Ground (ATG) network.

  

• Aug

  Gogo makes its debut on commercial aircraft, officially launching on American Airlines.

  

• Nov

  Gogo launches service on its second airline, Virgin America.

  

2009

• May

  Gogo launches on AirTran Airways.

  

• Nov

  1,000,000 sessions served! Gogo hits its one-millionth use.

  

2010

• Mar

  US Airways adds Gogo inflight internet to five of its Airbus A321 aircraft.

  

• MAY

  Alaska Airlines begins its Gogo fleet-wide rollout.

  

2011

Gogo Vision^® officially launches on American Airlines, the first North American airline to offer the service.

2012

• Mar

  Gogo installs inflight internet on its 1,500th commercial aircraft.

  

• Aug

  Gogo receives a subordinate license for Canada’s air-to-ground radio frequency spectrum, allowing Gogo to serve passengers on commercial and business aircraft flying over the country.

  

• Nov

  Gogo launches ATG-4, delivering triple the internet speeds of Gogo’s current connectivity solution, ATG, to aircraft.

  

2013

• June

  Gogo Inc. hits NASDAQ: Under the ticker symbol “GOGO”, Gogo goes public.

  

• Aug

  Gogo launches its first connectivity service supporting Delta Air Lines inflight operations – a part of Gogo Connected Aircraft Services.

  

• Sep

  In only five years, Gogo sees its 2,000th aircraft installed with inflight internet.

  

• Dec

  Aeromexico partners with Gogo for inflight internet and wireless entertainment.

  

2014

• Jan

  Gogo Vision is installed on Japan Airline’s entire domestic fleet.

  

• Mar

  Gogo makes its international debut on Delta Air Lines, allowing passengers to stay connected across the globe.

  

• Apr

  Gogo announces 2Ku, its next-generation inflight connectivity technology.

  

• Apr

  Air Canada commits to bringing inflight internet to its North American fleet via Gogo.

  

• Jul

  Gogo inflight internet and entertainment, Gogo Vision, launch on Japan Airlines.

  

• Jul

  Gogo launches Delta Studio, a first-of-its-kind wireless inflight entertainment experience with Delta Air Lines.

  

• Aug

  Aeromexico becomes the first airline to commit to Gogo’s^® 2Ku.

  

• Sep

  Virgin Atlantic commits to 2Ku, becoming Gogo’s first European airline partner to implement the next-generation technology.

  

2015

• FEB

  Delta Air Lines commits to install Gogo 2Ku and ATG-4 (next-gen Air-To-Ground technology) on more than 250 aircraft.

  

• MAR

  Gogo partners with Spafax to enhance global content for Gogo Vision.

  

• JUN

  Brazilian airline GOL commits to provide Gogo 2Ku fleet-wide.

  

• JUN

  Gogo relocates its headquarters from Itasca, IL to downtown Chicago, IL.

  

2016

• May

  IAG group commits to install Gogo 2Ku on 137 aircraft.

  

• Sep

  Gogo partners with Air France-KLM to provide connectivity on 124 long-haul aircraft.

  

• 2Ku installed on more than 100 aircraft.

  

• Built backlog of 2Ku aircraft to beyond 1,500.

  

2017

• Feb

  Gogo 2Ku technology hits new performance heights with 100+ Mbps during test flight.

  

• March

  Virgin Australia selects Gogo for Inflight connectivity.

  

• April

  Gogo named as supplier for Airbus.

  

• May

  Air Canada to offer 2Ku on Air Canada Rouge.

  

• August

  Alaska Airlines selects Gogo's 2Ku for its entire Boeing and Airbus fleet.

  

• Sept

  Wi-Fi is now available on every Virgin Atlantic plane to every destination.