BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gogo Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO), the leading global provider of broadband connectivity services for the business aviation, military, and government markets, announced today that it will release its second quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on August 7, 2025. The Company will host a conference call with financial analysts the same day at 8:30 a.m. (ET). Conference call & webcastA webcast of the conference call and a replay will be available on ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gogo's total revenue for Q1 2025 was $230.3 million, representing a 21% year-over-year increase and a 67% sequential increase [31] - Total service revenue reached $198.6 million, up 43% year-over-year and 67% sequentially [32] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 was $62.1 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 27% [38] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of GEO aircraft online grew to 1,280, up 16% year-over-year and 31 units sequentially [33] - Advanced ATG aircraft online reached 4,716, up 15% from the prior year, comprising 68% of the total ATG fleet [32] - Advanced equipment units shipped increased by 19% sequentially to 241 [34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The business aviation sector shows significant unmet demand, with only about one-third of the world's business jets having connectivity [14] - The mil gov mobility market is expected to transition from legacy narrowband services to SATCOM broadband solutions, with increased spending projected by the Department of Defense [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Gogo aims to grow shareholder value by driving growth in high-margin recurring revenue customer relationships in business aviation and military government sectors [17] - The company is focused on integrating Gogo and Satcom Direct to enhance market positioning and product offerings [6] - Gogo's strategy includes leveraging its global sales network and expanding its target addressable market [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the business's resilience despite macroeconomic uncertainties, noting a diverse international customer base [50] - The company anticipates strong free cash flows in 2026, driven by higher-margin service revenue and realized cost synergies [13] - Management highlighted the potential for growth in the mil gov sector due to increased defense spending and the transition to new technologies [88] Other Important Information - Gogo has achieved over 85% of targeted synergy savings from the Satcom Direct acquisition, with expectations for full realization by 2026 [12] - The company is preparing for the launch of its 5G network, with significant pre-provisioning already completed [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you size the tariff impact in terms of dollar amount? - The tariff impact is around $5 million, split between EBITDA and working capital [49] Question: What proportions of the customer base are corporate versus charter? - Management noted no significant impact from macroeconomic fears, with a diverse international customer base [50] Question: Can you break down the growth rate seen in Q1 between GEO broadband and other segments? - The majority of growth was related to GEO broadband, with a significant portion also coming from mil gov [52] Question: How do you see the competitive environment affecting the ATG segment? - Management expressed confidence in the ATG segment, citing good market intelligence on customer suspensions [62] Question: What trends are seen in the mil gov business given changing dynamics in defense markets? - There is increasing demand for sovereign-based networks and a shift towards new technologies in the mil gov sector [88]