SmartSky Wins $22.7M Patent Infringement Case Against Gogo

A federal jury has ordered Gogo Business Aviation to pay $22.7 million to SmartSky Networks for infringing patents related to air-to-ground connectivity and 5G in-flight Wi-Fi technology. The Delaware court verdict marks a significant milestone in the long-running dispute between the two business aviation connectivity rivals. SmartSky’s patents covering beamforming handoff, spectrum reuse, and unlicensed band technology remain valid through 2033-2035. Gogo has announced plans to appeal, while SmartSky pursues additional enhanced damages and royalties. The ruling represents a major validation of SmartSky’s patented ATG approach in the competitive business aviation market.