Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) announced a partnership with Skyservice Business Aviation to develop Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Gogo 5G on six aircraft models.
Gogo 5G will offer North American operators enhanced air-to-ground inflight entertainment and connectivity, supported by a network of over 159 sites, including nine in Canada. “Our global clients rely on us to provide world-class in-air communication solutions,” said Benjamin Murray, president and CEO of Skyservice. “We are thrilled to partner with Gogo in order to expand the availability of fast, cutting-edge, and dependable 5G service options to a broader range of aircraft.”
The STCs being developed will cover the following in-service aircraft: Gulfstream G280 (TCCA STC issued, FAA validation pending), Embraer Legacy 450/500 (TCCA STC issued, FAA validation pending), Cessna Citation CJ3/3+ (TCCA STC issued, FAA validation pending), Bombardier Challenger 300/350 (TCCA STC issued, FAA validation received), Bombardier Challenger 604/605 (TCCA STC issued, FAA validation received) and Cessna Citation X (TCCA STC to begin shortly).
The 5G STC portfolio will be available to operators who install an AVANCE L5 and two MB13 phased-array antennas. When available in the second quarter of 2025, the L5 will be able to be swapped with an AVANCE LX5 (5G Line Replaceable Unit). “The Skyservice team is a long-standing and valued partner of Gogo, and a significant collaborator in bringing the future of air-to-ground IFEC to our shared customers,” said David Salvador, vice president of aftermarket sales for Broomfield-based Gogo.