Aeromexico is installing 2KU from Gogo on an additional 9 Boeing 737-800NG’s, bringing the total to 29 aircraft.
At the moment, 20 of Aeromexico’s 737-800NG aircraft are flying with Gogo’s 2Ku inflight connectivity technology.
Aeromexico first started using Gogo’s 2Ku on its Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2016.
Dave Bijur, Gogo’s SVP and regional president for the Americas:
“Aeromexico was one of the first airlines to commit and deploy 2Ku and we are excited to extend our partnership and bring the industry’s leading inflight connectivity solution to their passengers.”
Andres Castañeda, Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer at Aeromexico:
“We are delighted to continue to work with Gogo to offer inflight connectivity access on even more flights across the Aeromexico network.
“More and more passengers expect to be connected wherever they fly and we are delivering that capability on more and more aircraft.”
The new aircraft are expected to be installed with 2Ku in 2018.
More than 500 aircraft are now flying aircraft with Gogo’s 2Ku technology with more than 400 of those installations taking place in 2017.
About Aeroméxico (AM)
Aeroméxico is the flag carrier airline of Mexico based in Mexico City. [Image:Aeromexico]
Routes: Aeroméxico operates more than 600 flights daily with hubs at the Mexico City International Airport (Terminal 2) and at the Monterrey International Airport. The route network spans 86 destinations on four continents, including 45 destinations in Mexico, 16 in the United States, 16 in Latin America, four in Europe, three in Canada, and two in Asia.
Fleet: Grupo Aeroméxico’s fleet of more than 120 aircraft is comprised of the Boeing 787 (Dreamliner), 777 and 737 jet airliners and next-generation Embraer 145, 170, 175 and 190 models. Aeroméxico plans to buy up to 90 Boeing 737 MAX airliners and up to 19 787 Dreamliners.
Alliance: SkyTeam
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