BROOMFIELD, Colo. - Gogo (NASDAQ:GOGO) Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) has partnered with Duncan Aviation to secure a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to install Gogo 5G on various models of Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) Learjet aircraft. This collaboration aims to enhance inflight connectivity (IFC) for the midsize jets, which include the Learjet 40/45/70/75 series.
The STC, spearheaded by Duncan Aviation's Houston Satellite team, will provide more than 700 operators of these Learjet models with an option to upgrade to a faster and higher performing IFC.
The upgrade includes the installation of AVANCE L5 and Gogo 5G provisions, along with two MB13 phased-array antennas. The AVANCE L5 can be easily swapped with the AVANCE LX5, Gogo's 5G Line Replaceable Unit, when it becomes available.
Houston Satellite Manager Mark Winter expressed enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the demand for such an upgrade among operators of this aircraft size. Gogo's Vice President of Aftermarket Sales, Dave Salvador, noted that this is part of a broader effort to expand the STC portfolio for Gogo 5G, ensuring that North American Learjet operators can access enhanced IFEC.
The STCs in development will cover a range of in-service aircraft, including models from Bombardier's Global Express and Challenger series, Gulfstream, and Citation. Gogo is currently taking orders for 5G and offering promotional savings of up to $50,000 for upgrades to AVANCE and provisioning for Gogo 5G.
Gogo is recognized as a leading provider of broadband connectivity services in the business aviation market, with thousands of aircraft equipped with its technology. As of March 31, 2024, Gogo reported 7,136 business aircraft with its broadband ATG systems onboard.
Duncan Aviation is known as the largest family-owned maintenance, repair, and overhaul service provider in the world, with a history of collaboration with Gogo on installations and a reputation for certification of connectivity solutions.
This initiative is part of Gogo's and Duncan Aviation's ongoing efforts to provide state-of-the-art connectivity solutions to the business aviation community. The information for this article is based on a press release statement.
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