Gogo in-flight Wi-Fi service ready for takeoff on China flights

Gogo Inc, a Nasdaq-listed broadband connectivity solutions and wireless entertainment provider to the aviation industry, said on Monday that it had received regulatory approval to offer in-flight connectivity services in China starting in October.

Chicago-based Gogo said it had received approval from various Chinese regulatory bodies through its local partner China Telecom Satellite Communications Co Ltd, and will work with China Telecom Satellite to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on international flights.

Gogo shares edged up 4.56 percent on the Nasdaq, and closed at $11.69 on Monday.