Airbus 320 cabin. Photo: Airbus.

Airbus has selected Gogo as a lead supplier for its High Bandwidth Connectivity (HBC) program. The designation officially enables factory line-fit installation of Gogo’s 2Ku global satellite solution on the Airbus A320 Family, A330, and A380 aircraft after a successful offerability process and further system certification.

Joining Airbus’ HBC program means airlines can place future aircraft orders with Airbus and have Gogo’s 2Ku technology installed at the factory on all major fleet types, according to the company. Those aircraft are then delivered with the technology already installed and ready for service on day one.

2Ku enables a range of customizable experiences for Gogo’s airline partners. For passengers, it means in-flight Wi-Fi and wireless entertainment; for airlines, it means connecting flight attendants, pilots, crew, and the aircraft itself. Currently, Gogo has more than 1,500 aircraft commitments to 2Ku representing 13 commercial airlines.