"This significant step in Gogo's technology roadmap allows us to better address the demand for in-air connectivity services, " said Michael Small, Gogo's president and chief executive officer.

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"This is an exciting technology, and has been an important highlight of our certification roadmap for some time, so we are delighted to take this step, " said Wi-Fi Alliance president and CEO Edgar Figueroa.

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