Gogo secures $7.5 million NOAA contract, providing mission-critical communications services for ‘hurricane hunter’ aircraft

SD Government, a Gogo company serving the military and government markets, announced today that it has secured a multi-year framework contract from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This contract supports the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center (AOC), home to the renowned Hurricane Hunter fleet, including the Lockheed Martin WP-3D aircraft known as “Kermit” and “Miss Piggy,” among others. These aircraft provide essential research data, enabling effective, real-time, actionable information. 

The agreement includes a total obligation of $7.5 million for SD Government to deliver a comprehensive mission communications solution. This includes L-Band satellite communications (SATCOM), ground infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions via Gogo’s data center in Melbourne, Florida, along with Gogo’s FlightDeck Freedom cockpit datalink software suite, ensuring reliable communications and streamlined flight operations ahead of the upcoming hurricane season.

Ben Massey, Senior Vice President of Government Sales at Gogo commented: “NOAA is a trusted global leader in airborne research, offering life-saving services to the U.S. and other nations. We're proud to support the delivery of vital data from the storm’s eye to decision-makers, utilizing our robust and reliable networks and infrastructure.”

As part of the Gogo family, SDG leverages Gogo’s advanced technology ecosystem to provide integrated, mission-critical connectivity solutions to government and military operators worldwide. Each SDG solution is scalable from simple point-to-point links to complete, end-to-end global systems that are fully interoperable and seamlessly integrated with government networks for enhanced situational awareness and faster response.