Jessica Reed is a writer and editor with AIN. She joined the team in the fall of 2023 after two years covering the aviation industry at Avionics International. She earned her bachelor&#039;s degree in English (Writing &amp; Rhetoric) from Pepperdine University. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri, and she since has resided in Santa Barbara, California, and Brooklyn, New York, among others. She is currently based in Philadelphia.

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Gogo reached a technical milestone in its 5G air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity program, with partner GCT Semiconductor successfully completing the first end-to-end call using next-generation 5G technology on June 16. The achievement validates the functionality of Gogo’s custom 5G chipset and signals readiness for final integration phases ahead of planned customer deployments later this year.
The breakthrough followed GCT Semiconductor’s delivery of the miniaturized 5G chipset to network solutions provider Airspan in May. Integrating the thumbnail-sized microchip into hardware and software systems enabled Airspan to configure the laboratory-based end-to-end connection. This successful test confirms that the 5G technology package is prepared for transition to integration testing and performance-optimization phases.
The validated chipset represents a core component of Gogo’s 5G infrastructure, which includes a network of 170 towers spanning the U.S. and portions of Canada, upgraded data center architecture featuring a new 5G core, and purpose-built aircraft antennas. Using Avance LX5 line replaceable units (LRUs), the system streamlines aircraft installations with reduced form factors and single-box configurations.
Gogo has received FAA approval to manufacture the Avance LX5 LRU, positioning the company to proceed with MRO network shipments following completion of final trials and documentation. The 5G ATG system targets business aviation operators with broadband capabilities designed to support video conferencing, streaming, and multi-device connectivity.
“Gogo’s commitment to delivering 5G connectivity has been consistent, even when there have been setbacks, so the successful validation of the chip represents a major achievement for us and our dedicated partners at GCT and Airspan,” said Chris Moore, Gogo CEO.
More than 300 aircraft have been pre-provisioned for Gogo 5G connectivity. Installation timelines for operators based in the continental U.S. are estimated at approximately two weeks for standard systems, with shorter durations for aircraft already equipped with Avance LX5 units.

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