{"id":8553,"date":"2014-09-08T14:43:45","date_gmt":"2014-09-08T18:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/?p=8553"},"modified":"2014-09-08T14:43:45","modified_gmt":"2014-09-08T18:43:45","slug":"usair-streaming-wifi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/2014\/09\/08\/usair-streaming-wifi\/","title":{"rendered":"Flying USAir&#8217;s Newest Plane With Streaming Wifi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It was a rainy, dreary day in Charlotte, North Carolina,\u00a0and only a few people seemed excited about the flight on the freshly painted airplane parked at gate E-11.\u00a0Almost every day the combined &#8220;New American Airlines&#8221; rolls out a brand new airplane &#8211; 19 of which are\u00a0CRJ-900 aircraft flown by US Airways and wholly owned subsidiary PSA Airlines.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8557\" src=\"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/files\/2014\/09\/IMG_2303-255x341.jpg\" alt=\"US Airways CRJ 900\" width=\"400\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2303-255x341.jpg 255w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2303-224x300.jpg 224w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2303-300x400.jpg 300w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2303-500x667.jpg 500w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2303-260x347.jpg 260w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2303.jpg 674w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Onboard, I was instantly hit\u00a0by the new airplane smell; crisp, clean leatherette seats and brand new interior design. \u00a0The CRJ-900 had larger than expected overhead bins. In first class one side has very small bins that might fight a small backpack or computer bag while the other side has a larger bin that can fit a carry-on roller suitcase. \u00a0First class also had an additional row of seats, for a total of 4 rows in a 1-2 configuration. \u00a0Coach had the standard 2-2 configuration with larger bins on both sides.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8558\" src=\"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/files\/2014\/09\/IMG_2302.jpg\" alt=\"US Airways CRJ-900 new interior \" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2302.jpg 675w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2302-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2302-255x341.jpg 255w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2302-300x400.jpg 300w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2302-500x666.jpg 500w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2302-260x346.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8555\" src=\"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/files\/2014\/09\/IMG_2306.jpg\" alt=\"US Airways CRJ-900 New Luggage Bins\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2306.jpg 675w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2306-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2306-255x341.jpg 255w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2306-300x400.jpg 300w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2306-500x666.jpg 500w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2306-260x346.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One thing I noticed was that there were no wifi signs on the plane. \u00a0I asked the captain and he said that there was wifi onboard. \u00a0I also asked how new the plane was &#8211; there was no doubt from the appearance and smell that it was quite new. The pilot checked for me and said it was day 1 &#8211; the first day this plane was being flown (which passengers) and had already flown twice that day.<\/p>\n<p>During the very short flight I logged into the GoGo wifi and discovered that I was able to stream live from CNN and HBO even though the GoGo landing page\u00a0said that streaming was not yet available. \u00a0Is this a sign of things to come? Will US Air Streaming Wifi be the next big thing? Here&#8217;s what GoGo&#8217;s website says about the new technology:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"companyText\">In 2006, we were awarded the FCC\u2019s exclusive Air-To-Ground (ATG) 3Mhz broadband frequency license, which allowed us to build an uninterrupted network across the continental U.S. We completed our network in 2008, and revolutionized commercial air travel when we unveiled our Gogo Internet service on commercial flights.<\/p>\n<p class=\"companyText\">In addition to Gogo\u2019s existing ATG technology, the company will enhance current technologies via a next-generation version of ATG called \u201cATG-4\u201d as well as Ka-band satellite technology when it becomes available. To date, Gogo has equipped more than 2,000 commercial aircraft and more than 6,500 business jets with our exclusive online services. Our technology options give us the unique flexibility to offer attractive solutions for every airline, aircraft, and mission. Below is a list of our current and future technologies and how they fit into our technology roadmap:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bullet_list\">\n<li>Air-to-Ground (ATG): With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, Gogo\u2019s ATG-based service will continue to provide a rich user experience for connected travelers by featuring 3G wireless utilizing EV-DO Rev. A.<\/li>\n<li>ATG-4: Gogo\u2019s ATG-4 service will significantly enhance the existing ATG network and improve per aircraft capacity by approximately four times current performance through the addition of Directional Antenna, Dual Modem, and EV-DO Rev. B technologies. ATG-4 is scheduled for commercial delivery in 2012. This new platform is backwards compatible and allows for upgrades to existing ATG systems through low cost retrofits.<\/li>\n<li>Ka-band satellite\/Global Coverage: Gogo was named a service provider for Inmarsat\u2019s Global Xpress\u2122 satellite service in November, 2011. Inmarsat has also selected Gogo\u2019s business aviation subsidiary, Aircell, as a distribution partner for the business and government aviation markets.<\/li>\n<li>Working with Inmarsat, Gogo will begin in-flight testing of the Global Xpress aeronautical services after the launch of the first Inmarsat-5 satellite, which is scheduled for mid-2013. Gogo plans to offer Ka-satellite service in the 1st quarter of 2015. Inmarsat\u2019s Global Xpress service will allow Gogo to utilize the first global Ka-band solution, which is expected to bring significantly improved performance to the global aero market in terms of coverage, capacity and cost.<\/li>\n<li>Ground to Orbit (GTO): GTO is a proprietary hybrid technology that combines the best aspects of existing satellite technologies with Gogo&#8217;s Air to Ground network. This technology uses satellite for recieve only and Gogo&#8217;s Air to Ground network for the return link to the ground. Gogo GTO offers peak speeds of 60 Mbps or more to aircraft flying throughout North America and will be avaliable in 2014.<\/li>\n<li>2Ku: Gogo&#8217;s newest technology will utilize the same low-profile antennas as GTO, however, instead of utilizing Gogo&#8217;s Air to Ground solution for the return link to the ground, 2Ku will have two low-profile, high efficiency Ku-band satellite antennas. The new technology will deliver peak speeds to the aircraft of more than 70 Mbps. The new service will be available in mid-2015.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"companyText\">Business Aviation Technologies: For the business aviation market, Aircell, a Gogo company, currently offers three different in-flight technologies, including Iridium Satellite, Inmarsat SwiftBroadband (satellite), and Gogo Biz\u2122 (ATG). We will soon announce our plans for ATG-4 and Ka-band satellite for our business aviation customers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"companyText\">Unfortunately, there doesn&#8217;t seem to be anyway (for the flying public) to identify a plane that has the new GTO vs the traditional ATG technology.<\/p>\n<p class=\"companyText\">After we took off for the very short flight we were all treated to a spectacular view &#8211; of a rainbow. As American&#8217;s Twitter team said, it looks like we were #overtherainbow and indeed, we were!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8554\" src=\"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/files\/2014\/09\/IMG_2307.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_2307\" width=\"900\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2307.jpg 900w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2307-300x224.jpg 300w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2307-456x341.jpg 456w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2307-500x373.jpg 500w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2307-260x194.jpg 260w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2307-290x218.jpg 290w, http:\/\/first2board.com\/verygoodpoints\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/\/sites\/2\/2014\/09\/IMG_2307-193x145.jpg 193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Have you flown on a new airplane or tried to stream on GoGo?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was a rainy, dreary day in Charlotte, North Carolina,\u00a0and only a few people seemed excited about the flight on the freshly painted airplane parked at gate E-11.\u00a0Almost every day the combined &#8220;New American Airlines&#8221; rolls out a brand new&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8557,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"jetpack_publicize_message":"Flying USAir's Newest Plane With Streaming Wifi  #AvGeek","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[10,91],"tags":[458,80,687],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - 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