Gogo firm wins $7.5M NOAA contract for hurricane hunters

BROOMFIELD — SD Government, a subsidiary of Broomfield-based Gogo Inc. (Nasdaq: GOGO) that serves the military and government markets, has secured a multi-year framework contract from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that supports the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center, home to the renowned Hurricane Hunter fleet.

The fleet includes the Lockheed Martin WP-3D aircraft known as “Kermit” and “Miss Piggy,” among others, which provide research data, enabling real-time information on tropical weather systems.

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

“NOAA is a trusted global leader in airborne research, offering life-saving services to the U.S. and other nations,” Ben Massey, Gogo’s senior vice president for government saies, said in a prepared statement. “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.”

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