Interview - Gogo completes first over-the-air testing on its Gogo Galileo engineering unit
In early 2024, Gogo completed the first end-to-end connection over the Eutelsat/OneWeb low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite network ...
Consultant, Gogo
Search every verified Sergio Aguirre interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Sergio Aguirre, a consultant at Gogo, has been involved in the company’s development of inflight connectivity technology. In December 2024, Aguirre discussed Gogo’s first over-the-air test of its Galileo antenna, which connected over the Eutelsat OneWeb low-Earth-orbit satellite network. He described the test as a significant milestone that demonstrated the functionality of the antenna and the system’s ability to provide high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for business aircraft. Aguirre stated that the test gave the company confidence in its ability to bring the product to market. In earlier appearances, Aguirre has commented on Gogo’s business strategy and industry challenges. In September 2024, he discussed the company’s investment in 5G and satellite technologies, and expressed a view that Gogo no longer needed to be a public company, as it had self-funded its investments. He also noted the importance of attracting young people to the aviation industry and highlighted Gogo’s efforts to offer more affordable satellite communication solutions. In 2023, he addressed the company’s expansion of its 5G network into Canada and the deployment of new air-to-ground infrastructure.
“So this week was really an exciting week because we did our first over-the-air test of the antenna.”
“This is really a truly significant milestone in the program because it is the first major step to proving the functionality of the antenna and proving that it all works well.”
“What this test does is it really takes information from our AVANCE LRU, goes up through our HDX antenna, connects over the Eutelsat OneWeb satellites, back down to a nurse station — having that whole ecosystem talk to each other and make that connection for the first time is really exciting.”
“It is a true testament to the amount of work that the engineering teams have put into this point and gives us a lot of confidence in our ability to be able to bring this product to life this year.”
“To be able to have products that really provide high bandwidth connectivity at low latency and be able to fit in a form factor that can go on almost any size business aircraft is truly a remarkable step forward.”
“Our customers have very high expectations of the connectivity they have on the aircraft — it has to work, it has to be reliable, they have to be working with a company that they trust and Gogo is in a great position to provide all those things.”
“I hate being a public company and we're at the point in time in our company that where we really don't need to be a public company. Being a public company is a very useful tool when you have an idea or access to technology that requires a greater level of investment than you have access to capital to, then you can go o...”
“The two largest owners of equity in our company own about 60% of the company and are family-owned or private firms. One owner has held 30% for 27 years and is not a quick turn and burn type. This allows us to not yield to pressures of quarter-to-quarter earnings and focus on long-term growth.”
“We give analysts a five-year projection of revenue, units online, and other key metrics to educate them and avoid surprises. This deliberate education helps us weather quarter-to-quarter issues.”
“We plan to capture 50% of the worldwide business aircraft market by 2030 with broadband systems, breaking the traditional model by offering more affordable satellite communication solutions with antennas costing about $170,000 installed versus the historical $1 million.”
“We are investing about $300 million in 5G technology and new satellite technologies this year to meet the increasing demand for inflight connectivity, ensuring customers get more capacity at lower costs.”
“Being a public company is useful when you need capital for big projects, but once you have the capital, it can be a burden. I would love to see Gogo come off the exchange because we don't need to be public anymore.”
“The aviation industry is under attack regarding sustainability, especially general aviation which still uses leaded fuel. We need to communicate our positive impact on jobs and the economy while working hard to minimize our carbon footprint with alternative fuels and new technologies.”
“Safety is a top priority at Gogo, especially for our field engineers who work on cell towers in remote and hazardous locations. We have a very strong safety culture and take all safety issues seriously.”
“Leadership is about influence, not just management or titles. At startups, you often do many different jobs, which builds a broad skill set that is valuable in leadership roles.”
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