Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) announced a collaboration with Duncan Aviation to pursue a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Gogo 5G on Bombardier Learjet 40/45/70/75 aircraft. The Gogo 5G system aims to provide enhanced inflight connectivity (IFC) in North America, offering increased speed, capacity, live experiences and the ability to connect more devices for crew and passengers.
Currently, over 300 Learjet aircraft are equipped with a Gogo air-to-ground (ATG) system, including legacy ATG systems and AVANCE L3 and L5 systems. With installation led by the Duncan Aviation-Houston Satellite team, the new STC will provide more than 700 Learjet 40/45/70/75 operators an upgrade path to faster, higher performing IFC through the installation of AVANCE L5 and Gogo 5G provisions.
“We’re excited to collaborate with Gogo on this Learjet project,” said Houston Satellite Manager Mark Winter. “This platform is one of our most requested for this size aircraft, and this STC will be the first for the Learjet that incorporates the LX5 and MB13 antennas for 5G access.”
The STCs Duncan Aviation is developing for Gogo 5G will also cover Bombardier Global Express, 5000, XRS, 5500, 6000, and 6500; Bombardier Challenger CL-650, CL-605, and CL-604; Bombardier Challenger 300 and 350; Gulfstream GIV, G300, and G400; Gulfstream GIV-X, G350, and G450; and Citation 560XL, XLS, and XLS+.
“This is the latest in an extensive STC portfolio we’re collaborating on with Duncan Aviation for Gogo 5G, ensuring North American operators of the popular Learjet can experience enhanced IFEC,” said Dave Salvador, vice president of aftermarket sales for Gogo.
As of March 31, 2024, Gogo reported 7,136 business aircraft flying with its broadband ATG systems onboard, 4,110 of which are equipped with a Gogo AVANCE L5 or L3 system, and 4,285 aircraft with narrowband satellite connectivity installed.