10/21/2013

Signature Flight Support Selected by Aircell to Be Launch FBO Partner For Business Aviation’s First Nationwide Content Delivery Network – Gogo Cloud

Signature Flight Support Corporation, a BBA Aviation company, announced today that it has been selected as the exclusive FBO launch partner for Gogo Cloud. Initial facilities are already equipped with the service at IAD, MCO and LAS, and approximately 15 key business and resort Signature locations are expected to be live by the end of 2014. 

When an aircraft arrives at a Signature Flight Support location equipped with Gogo Cloud, Aircell’s UCS 5000 system automatically connects to the Gogo Cloud Wi-Fi signal and does a complete update for Gogo Cloud in-flight entertainment (IFE) content – all without any intervention from the flight crew. The transfer takes place at ultra-high speed – typically less than 60 seconds to load a 30-minute TV episode, and about three minutes for a feature-length movie. Aircell’s UCS 5000 system is business aviation’s first all-in-one smart router/media server. 

Maria Sastre, President and Chief Operating Officer, Signature Flight Support, said, “Gogo Cloud will be a great addition to Signature Flight Support’s world-class customer experience. Business aircraft can get their in-flight entertainment (IFE) updates and all their flight support services needs met in a single stop. We’re well underway with Gogo Cloud deployment – three facilities are already up and running, including our FBO at McCarran International right here in Las Vegas, We look forward to additional locations being added to the system in 2014 starting with key business and resort locations.”  Sastre further stated. “We are continually introducing exclusive technology and innovation to better serve our customers and Gogo Cloud is one such example.” 

John Wade, Aircell’s Executive Vice President and General Manager commented, “We’re thrilled to have Signature Flight Support as the launch FBO partner for Gogo Cloud. Their facilities are located at many of the busiest business aviation airports, giving customers easy access to Gogo Cloud when they’re away from home base.”

Signature Flight Support is exhibiting at this year’s National Business Aviation Association Convention and Expo in Las Vegas, NV (Booth #N3505). 

Signature Flight Support, a BBA Aviation plc company, is the world’s largest fixed-base operation (FBO) and distribution network for business aviation services. Signature services include fueling, hangar and office rentals, ground handling, maintenance and a wide range of crew and passenger amenities at strategic domestic and international locations. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Signature currently operates at more than 100 locations in the United States, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. For more information, please visit: www.signatureflight.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/signatureflightsupport.  Follow Signature Flight Support on Twitter: SignatureFBO 

BBA Aviation plc is a leading global aviation support and aftermarket services provider with market leading businesses and attractive growth opportunities. BBA Aviation’s Flight Support businesses (Signature Flight Support®, ASIG® and Signature TECHNICAir™) are focused on refueling, ground handling and/or maintenance of business and commercial aviation aircraft. Its Aftermarket Services and Systems businesses (Dallas Airmotive, Premier Turbines, H&S Aviation, International Turbine Service®, Barrett Turbine Engine Company, International Governor Services, Ontic®, and APPH®) are focused on the repair and overhaul of jet engines and the manufacture and services of aerospace sub-systems and components. For more information, please visit www.bbaaviation.com.  

CONTACT:  

Signature Flight Support 

Patrick D. Sniffen, Vice President Marketing 

+1 407 206 5212  

patrick.sniffen@signatureflight.com