Gogo Business Aviation has teamed with Duncan Aviation to pursue an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for Gogo 5G on Bombardier Learjet 40/45/70/75 jets, the companies said today. According to Gogo, its 5G system will deliver more speed, capacity, live experiences, and the ability to connect more devices for crew and passengers of these Learjet models in North America.
More than 300 Learjets are equipped and flying with a Gogo air-to-ground (ATG) system, including legacy ATG (ATG 1000, 2000, 4000, 5000) and Avance L3 and L5 hardware. With installation led by the Duncan Aviation Houston satellite shop team, the STC provides operators of Learjet 40/45/70/75s—of which more than 700 fly today—an upgrade path to faster, higher-performing inflight connectivity with the installation of Avance L5 and Gogo 5G provisions.
“We’re excited to collaborate with Gogo on this Learjet project,” said Duncan 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.”