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Gogo and Skyservice Business Aviation developing extensive 5G STC portfolio

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Dana Ermolenko
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Gogo Business Aviation announced a partnership with Skyservice Business Aviation to develop Supplemental Type Certificates from Transport Canada Civil Aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration for Gogo 5G on six aircraft models. Gogo 5G will provide North American operators with enhanced air-to-ground (ATG) inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC), bolstered by a network of more than 159 sites, 9 of which are located in Canada, as Gogo continues to expand its 5G Canadian coverage

Benjamin Murray, president and CEO, Skyservice commented: “Our global clients rely on us to provide world-class in-air communication solutions. 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 Skyservice has in development for Gogo 5G 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)
  • Cessna Citation X (TCCA STC to begin shortly) 

The extensive 5G STC portfolio in development by Skyservice, a Gogo authorized dealer, will be available to these aircraft operators with installation of an AVANCE L5 and two MB13 phased-array antennas, and when available in the second quarter of 2025, the L5 will be easily swapped with AVANCE LX5 (5G Line Replaceable Unit).

David Salvador, vice president of aftermarket sales for Gogo stated: “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. Their continued investment in Gogo 5G certification further expands our 5G STC portfolio and is exciting news for operators of those aircraft desiring a great inflight connectivity experience.”

Gogo continues to take 5G orders and is offering significant savings of up to $50,000 for operators interested in upgrading to AVANCE and provisioning for Gogo 5G. Additionally, as part of Gogo’s network transition to LTE technology, anticipated in early 2026, Skyservice is offering scheduled slots for upgrading from legacy ATG systems (ATG 1000, 2000, 4000, 5000) to AVANCE as part of a dedicated space upgrade program.





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