Jury finds Gogo infringed SmartSky patents over 5G air-to-ground system; $23M verdict

A federal jury in Delaware found Gogo infringed patents held by SmartSky Networks tied to its 5G air-to-ground connectivity system, awarding SmartSky roughly $23 million. The complaint was filed in 2022 and Gogo has said it will appeal the verdict.

Discovered 2025-11-24T08:12:39.811764-08:00 | 2025-11-24T08:12:39.811764-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • A federal jury awarded SmartSky about $23 million after finding Gogo infringed patents tied to its 5G air-to-ground system; the complaint was filed in 2022 and Gogo says it will appeal.
  • The decision arrives while Gogo is publicly validating and beginning in‑flight trials of its next‑generation terrestrial 5G A2G service, as described in recent coverage of Gogo's flight tests and performance validation.
  • The ruling intersects with Gogo's broader connectivity business, including recent government SATCOM contract wins, which are part of the company's commercial and government product mix that could be affected by litigation outcomes: see coverage of Gogo's government SATCOM contract win.

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